Marjorie Larson
About Marjorie Larson
Marjorie Larson is a Program Manager I specializing in Health Systems Strengthening at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked since 2016. She has a diverse background in health education and program management, with previous roles at organizations such as the Peace Corps and Plan International.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Marjorie Larson has been serving as Program Manager I for Health Systems Strengthening at Catholic Relief Services since 2016. In this role, she focuses on enhancing health systems to improve service delivery and health outcomes. Her experience in this position spans over eight years, during which she has contributed to various health initiatives aimed at strengthening community health frameworks.
Previous Experience in Health and Education
Prior to her current role, Larson worked as an International Development Fellow at Catholic Relief Services from 2015 to 2016. She also served as a Health Education Specialist with the Peace Corps from 2010 to 2012, and as a Child Nutrition Specialist in Burkina Faso from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she held the position of Director of Volunteers for the Chicago chapter of StandUp for Kids from 2009 to 2010.
Internship and Early Career
Marjorie Larson began her career with various internships, including a role as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Programmatic Research Intern at Plan International in Lusaka, Zambia, in 2014. She also worked as a Research and Program Evaluation Intern at Youth Guidance in 2009. These early experiences provided her with foundational skills in program evaluation and research.
Education and Expertise
Larson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University, which she obtained from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she studied briefly at Makerere University in 2009, enhancing her understanding of public health in a global context.
Background in Youth and Community Work
In addition to her health-focused roles, Larson has experience working with youth organizations. She served as a Student Youth Worker at Youth & Opportunity United from 2008 to 2010. This role involved engaging with young people and supporting their development through various community initiatives.