Meredith Baker is a lifelong curious optimist with global experience in tech for development and social impact. In her current role at Gavi, she manages a portfolio of diverse private sector partnerships and supports Gavi’s innovation strategy. Meredith has a Bachelor's degree in French and Politics from New York University and an Executive Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania.

 Immediately prior to joining Gavi, Meredith served as the Country Director in Democratic Republic of Congo for Viamo Inc., a social enterprise focused on mobile technology solutions. She also previously co-founded VaxTrac, where she led global partnerships and oversaw implementation of biometric based vaccine tracking tools in Benin, Nepal, and Sierra Leone.

 Meredith is a certified Zumba instructor and activity enthusiast. She loves outdoor adventures like climbing, kayaking, hiking, and exploring new places, especially if good food/wine are involved. She’s also passionate about providing accessible access to coaching and mentorship, particularly for young women in the social impact/tech space and she’s an active alumna of The Coaching Fellowship.