I am the senior program coordinator for Global Action in Nursing (GAIN) at the Institute for Global Health Sciences. The goal of GAIN is to build a skilled cadre of nursing and midwifery leaders and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, and Sierra Leone through longitudinal bedside mentorship. In my role, I work closely with the frontline providers on program management, monitoring and evaluation activities, scientific writing, and data collection tool development.
As an Administrative Coordinator, Karen Men is the organizational backbone of the Bixby Core team. With a sharp eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, Karen streamlines workflows and manages complex schedules to ensure projects stay on track and teams can operate efficiently. Having previously worked in fast-paced startups, Karen excels at adapting to change and proactively anticipating the needs of leadership and colleagues. A true team player, Karen is passionate about fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.