Meet the coalition team

About our staff members

Kaitlin Christenson, MPH
Coalition Director

As coalition director for the Global Health Technologies Coalition (GHTC), Kaitlin works with members to advance the coalition’s advocacy priorities and to oversee the coalition’s daily operations. Previously, Kaitlin managed the aids2031 Science and Technology Working Group on behalf of PATH. There, she helped develop recommendations to help the global HIV and AIDS and science communities work toward changing the course of the epidemic before the year 2031. Kaitlin worked with the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative to help developing-country governments make informed decisions on the use of a future malaria vaccine. Kaitlin holds a BS from Virginia Tech and received her MPH from the George Washington University.

Rachel Wilson, MPH
Senior Advisor

Rachel Wilson is the director of policy and advocacy at PATH, where the coalition is housed, and serves as senior advisor on the coalition’s advocacy outreach. She is responsible for the development, management, and evaluation of PATH’s public policy and advocacy initiatives. With more than 15 years of experience in public health policy, research, and communications, Rachel most recently served as director of policy communications at the Global Health Council. Rachel has held numerous public policy leadership roles in women’s health, health disparities, and infectious diseases, including positions at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Massachusetts Public Health Association, the Boston University School of Public Health, and the Crittenton Hastings House in Boston. She earned her MPH from the Boston University School of Public Health.

Kimberley Lufkin
Communications Officer

Kimberley Lufkin manages the coalition’s communications and media strategy. Previously, she worked as a senior editor for the Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, GlobalHealthReporting.org, and the Daily Women’s Health Policy Report. Kimberley also was involved with Amnesty International’s conflict diamonds media strategy. She received her BA in Anthropology and English from the College of William and Mary and is pursuing an MA in Women and Gender Studies at George Mason University.

Ashley Bennett, MHS
Senior Project Associate

Ashley Bennett assists with the implementation of the coalition’s advocacy strategy and initiatives. Previously, she worked as a researcher on a U-5 child health evaluation in Tanzania while pursuing her MHS in International Health at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Prior to her graduate studies, Ashley worked with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on the health policy team of Senator Edward Kennedy. She received her BA in Political Science from Wellesley College.

Emily Halnon
Communications Associate

Emily Halnon assists with the coalition's communications work. Previously, she worked as a Communications Director for a Congressman from Washington state and prior to that, directed a political campaign in Vermont. Emily received her BA in Political Science and History from Middlebury College.

Nicholas Taylor
Program Assistant

Nicholas Taylor provides overall support for coalition activities. Formerly, Nick worked for the Enough Project at Center for American Progress and lived in Kenya on a fellowship helping to establish social businesses in a remote village. He graduated from University of the Pacific where he earned a BS in International Business.