Kylie Graff serves as the Partnerships Director for the Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA) at Abt Associates, where she leverages her extensive 15 years of experience in international project management and implementation. In her current role, Kylie is at the forefront of a transformative...
Kylie Graff serves as the Partnerships Director for the Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA) at Abt Associates, where she leverages her extensive 15 years of experience in international project management and implementation. In her current role, Kylie is at the forefront of a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing health systems across sub-Saharan Africa through the installation of reliable, renewable power and improved telecommunications infrastructure. HETA, a five-year Global Development Alliance under Power Africa, is designed to mobilize significant public and private sector resources, addressing the critical need for energy and connectivity in health facilities that serve hard-to-reach populations.
Kylie’s expertise in private sector engagement and her strategic planning skills are pivotal in fostering partnerships that drive sustainability and innovation within the health sector. Her work focuses on increasing access to essential health services in complex and fragile states, where infrastructure challenges often hinder effective healthcare delivery. By utilizing her strong background in capacity building and policy analysis, Kylie is dedicated to creating frameworks that empower local communities and enhance the resilience of health systems.
Key projects under her leadership include the development of tailored strategies that align with the unique needs of various stakeholders, ensuring that health facilities not only receive the necessary power and connectivity but also have the tools and training to maximize these resources. Kylie's commitment to improving health outcomes through electrification and telecommunications is a testament to her passion for international development and her belief in the transformative power of technology in healthcare.
