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Kate Greenaway

Kate Greenaway

Kamloops,BC

Summary

Kate is an energetic and self-motivated health professional with extensive managerial experience in international HIV and Health programming. She is an accomplished writer and communicator known for her collaborative approach and engaging, readable style. She has authored and contributed to a diverse array of high-impact documents, including:

  • compelling, reader-focused guidance materials, tools, and case studies that transform cutting-edge science and best practices into relevant, practical products tailored to diverse audiences;
  • successful funding proposals and grant reports;
  • targeted, influential position papers, advocacy materials, and policy briefs.

Her work with non-government organizations, UN agencies, and government partners has consistently elevated program visibility and effectiveness, driving strategic initiatives that support long-term goals.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Learning Support Writer

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Reviewed several existing background / foundational documents to gauge their viability
  • Through interviews, research, and collaboration with field and HQ staff, all viable products were finalized


Lead Technical Writer

COVID-19 Response Team
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • With two other nurses and in partnership with the local government, co-created a comprehensive response that included telephone triage and referral, production of an extensive array of bilingual communications products, procurement and distribution of essential equipment and supplies, fundraising, and rural vaccination access
  • With the team, received Rotary Club Citizen of the Year award in March 2021

Lead Technical Writer

4Children/Catholic Relief Services
11.2015 - 04.2017
  • Served as lead writer in preparation of case studies of effective and promising practices adopted by OVC programs to ensure that high-risk children and adolescents are tested for HIV and subsequently linked to and retained in HIV care and treatment
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Managed multiple documentation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.

Lead Technical Writer

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Finalized and repackaged six individual case studies into a consolidated draft document highlighting the Ebola Virus Disease response
  • Conducted thorough reviews of existing documentation, identifying areas for improvement and revising content as needed.

Chief of Party, IMPACT HIV Program

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Provided leadership, planning, and oversight to the technical deliverables of the project as well as management of project funds
  • Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Planned and implemented an elaborate close-out process involving extensive documentation and celebration processes with communities and local government
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines

Senior Technical Advisor for Health and HIV

Catholic Relief Services
01.2011 - 07.2013
  • Company Overview: Headquarters/Baltimore
  • Ensured HIV project design and implementation decisions were derived from the latest evidence and expert thinking
  • Served as lead writer, reviewer, and editor in developing several proposals, publications, reports, and technical guidance documents
  • Headquarters/Baltimore

Co-founder and Senior Consultant

Nzinga International Consulting
10.2005 - 01.2011
  • Provided HIV consulting service to a variety of international NGOs and UN agencies, with a focus on nutrition and food security, through capturing, facilitating, and disseminating learning
  • Produced guidelines, discussion papers, manuals, and tools; captured and disseminated program learning; synthesized and translated academic learning for field application

Regional Technical Advisor for HIV and Nutrition

Catholic Relief Services
07.2003 - 09.2005
  • Provided technical assistance and coordination to 20 NGOs in four countries (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Lesotho)
  • Produced multiple guideline documents and teaching aids
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal integration of emerging guidance and regulations

Assistant Country Director

CARE Zambia
07.2001 - 06.2003
  • Provided senior management and technical support to ten Health and OVC projects
  • Led the strategic development of CARE Zambia's position in HIV work, building community and clinical capacity in HIV, OVC, TB control, and reproductive health responses

Country Director, Zambia

Volunteer Services Overseas
02.1997 - 06.2001
  • For a program of 70 volunteers and 11 staff, managed strategic planning, donor and media liaison, human resource management and budgeting, office systems development, program monitoring and evaluation, and proposal writing

Department Head of Health and Family Programs

College of the Rockies
06.1990 - 12.1996
  • Led a large department that included several levels of Nursing and Allied Health programs, a multi-level Early Childhood Education program, Special Education Assistant, and Human Service Worker programs

Instructor in General Nursing Program

College of the Rockies
11.1987 - 06.1990
  • Provided leadership and management in the establishment of this remote-access nursing program in partnership with a regional technical college
  • Taught nursing in classroom, clinical, and community settings

Nurse Tutor and Acting Principal (CUSO volunteer)

Sacred Heart School of Nursing
11.1984 - 04.1987
  • Company Overview: Papua New Guinea
  • Taught in classroom, clinical, and community settings
  • On-call for clinical emergencies
  • Served as Principal from January 1986 – April 1987
  • Papua New Guinea

General Duty Nurse

Vancouver General Hospital
05.1978 - 10.1984
  • Provided direct patient care in clinical adult medical and surgical settings, primarily in Burns, inpatient Hospice Care, and the Critical Care Float Pool


Education

Master of Science - Nursing (International Health)

Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
01.1996

Diploma - International Health

Seneca College
01.1984

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of British Columbia
01.1979

Skills

  • Copywriting
  • Copyediting
  • Strong research skills
  • Exceptional storytelling
  • Client collaboration

Languages

English
Spanish
French

Consultancies

  • Collaborated in the design and production of a series of case to promote learning from OVC programs that have successfully designed approaches to increase HIV testing and services for children., CRS/4Children, 2017
  • Designed and piloted 'Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Food by Prescription Programming' Training Program., World Food Programme/HIV Unit, 08/01/10, 01/31/11
  • Researched and documented Food By Prescription (FBP) programming in four countries and developed an orientation guide for WFP country offices., World Food Program HIV Unit, 11/01/09, 07/31/10
  • Served as Technical Lead for the development and implementation of Africa Forum 2009: Sharing Integrated Solution to HIV and Food/Nutrition Insecurity., Project Concern International, USA, 09/01/08, 05/31/09
  • Co-authored the manual 'Getting Started: Food Assisted Programming for Orphans and Vulnerable Children'., http://www.wfp.org/food_aid/doc/WFP_OVC_brochure_consolidated-low_resolution_file.pdf
  • Co-developed an inventory of CRS Care and Support programming in 22 countries., Catholic Relief Services, USA, 2007
  • Served as Technical Lead of the Care and Treatment component of Cambodia's (successful) HIV proposal to Global Fund Round 7., 2007

Timeline

Technical Learning Support Writer

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
04.2024 - 08.2024

Lead Technical Writer

COVID-19 Response Team
03.2020 - 06.2021

Lead Technical Writer

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
01.2016 - 04.2016

Lead Technical Writer

4Children/Catholic Relief Services
11.2015 - 04.2017

Chief of Party, IMPACT HIV Program

Catholic Relief Services, CRS
08.2013 - 09.2014

Senior Technical Advisor for Health and HIV

Catholic Relief Services
01.2011 - 07.2013

Co-founder and Senior Consultant

Nzinga International Consulting
10.2005 - 01.2011

Regional Technical Advisor for HIV and Nutrition

Catholic Relief Services
07.2003 - 09.2005

Assistant Country Director

CARE Zambia
07.2001 - 06.2003

Country Director, Zambia

Volunteer Services Overseas
02.1997 - 06.2001

Department Head of Health and Family Programs

College of the Rockies
06.1990 - 12.1996

Instructor in General Nursing Program

College of the Rockies
11.1987 - 06.1990

Nurse Tutor and Acting Principal (CUSO volunteer)

Sacred Heart School of Nursing
11.1984 - 04.1987

General Duty Nurse

Vancouver General Hospital
05.1978 - 10.1984

Diploma - International Health

Seneca College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of British Columbia

Master of Science - Nursing (International Health)

Gonzaga University
Kate Greenaway