Sub Saharan Africa Gender Equity and Public Health Consultant 15-20 years Sierra Leone LinkedIn [email protected] AFFILIATIONS AND EXPERIENCE CONTACT Clare Szalay Timbo is a global health and gender equity specialist and the Director, Strategic Partnerships, Programs and Gender Equity at Orbis Canada. She over 15 years of experience advancing maternal, child, and adolescent health, SRHR, and eye health across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Clare has extensive expertise in designing, managing, and implementing eye health initiatives in development, emergency response, and hospital settings, with a strong focus on gender equality, social inclusion, and innovative approaches that strengthen health access. Her work spans research, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, fundraising, and knowledge management, ensuring programs are evidence‑based and sustainable. She is an experienced trainer and facilitator, delivering learning programs for clinicians, health workers, policymakers, and community leaders. At Orbis Canada, she leads efforts to advance equity in eye health and strengthen gender-transformative strategies across global programming. She is also the co‑founder of Women Leaders in Eye Health, a global initiative championing gender equity in the eye health workforce, and co‑founder of the Sex Ed Justice Project, advocating for reproductive justice and inclusive health education. Clare’s career is grounded in her commitment to improving access to quality health care and advancing equity for women, girls, and communities worldwide. BIO SPEAKING/TRAINING TOPICS Simulation Training Residency Education Community Eye Health/ Outreach Gender and Social Inclusion efforts Clare Szalay Timbo M A PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TOPICS Leadership soft skills Mentorship Wellness and Staff Wellbeing Public Speaking Advocacy and/or policy change Feminism/Gender Equity
