The Global Digital Health Network (GDHN) became an independent organization on June 27, 2019. The co-chairs, Board of Directors, and Advisory Council are actively reviewing the Network’s communication practices and membership, as well as assessing the above processes and current governance structure to reflect the membership of the GDHN membership.
President: Olivia Velez, PhD MS MPH RN | IntraHealth International
Treasurer: Christina Villella, MPH | JSI
Secretary: Rose Nzyoka, MSc MPH | Palladium
Fundraising: Lauren Wall, MPH | PATH
Partnerships: Jai Ganesh Udayasankaran | AeHIN
Members-at-large:
- Steve Ollis | JSI
- Wayan Vota | Deloitte Consulting
Advisory Council
Voting Members















Non-Voting Members
Selection of Content and Speakers for Monthly Meetings:
Voting member organization representatives must:
– Present at a monthly meeting, Deep Dive, or other non-Forum event
Curation of content, speakers, and abstracts for the Global Digital Health Forum:
Voting member organization representatives must:
– Lead the planning and organization of a Forum track, plenary session, or other main event such as the Appy Hour or poster session
Voting member organization representatives, as well as non-voting members, must:
– Participate in the review, scoring, and selection of abstracts for the Forum
– Contribute content to the Network listserv
Please see below for links to the Global Digital Health Network By-Laws and associated Terms of Reference.
Global Digital Health Network – Bylaws
Global Digital Health Network – Advisory Council Terms of Reference