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Carter, Simone

Simone Elyse Carter is a public health and humanitarian expert with over 15 years of experience in outbreak analytics, research coordination, and strategic leadership. She currently serves as the Lead for Integrated Outbreak Analytics (IOA) at UNICEF, providing technical guidance and capacity strengthening for emergency response efforts worldwide.

Throughout her career, Simone has played a key role in developing data-driven solutions for complex health crises, leading interdisciplinary teams, and fostering global partnerships. Her work has included chairing the IOA working group under the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) and overseeing systematic research dissemination to improve outbreak response strategies.

Previously, Simone managed the Integrated Analytics Cell (CAI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she contributed to the development of evidence-based response mechanisms during public health emergencies. Her expertise spans epidemiology, humanitarian coordination, and policy development, making her a vital resource in advancing data-informed decision-making in crisis contexts.

Occupation: Lead of Integrated Outbreak Analytics (IOA); Operational Research Manager Specialising in Complex Crises & Emergencies
Countries of expertise: Burundi, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Republic of), Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Iraq, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania, Nepal, Netherlands, Portugal, Sierra Leone, Spain, Uganda