Anna Konstantinova
About Anna Konstantinova
Anna Konstantinova serves as the Senior Manager of the Accelerator at Evidence Action, having previously held roles in various research and consulting positions, including at the World Bank Group and Georgetown University. She has a strong background in health program development and policy analysis, with significant experience in international development.
Current Role at Evidence Action
Anna Konstantinova serves as the Senior Manager of the Accelerator at Evidence Action, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on program development and management, leveraging her extensive experience in health and development sectors. The Accelerator, formerly known as Beta Incubator, aims to implement scalable solutions to improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
Previous Experience at World Bank Group
In 2019, Anna worked as a Consultant at the World Bank Group for a duration of four months in Washington, D.C. During her time there, she contributed to projects aimed at enhancing economic development and health outcomes in various regions. Her role involved analyzing data and providing insights to support decision-making processes.
Educational Background
Anna Konstantinova earned her Master of International Development Policy from the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, she obtained a degree in Engineering with a concentration in Bioengineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, where she studied from 2008 to 2012.
Research and Development Experience
Anna has a strong background in research and development, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. Notably, she served as a Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya, focusing on uterine balloon tamponade. Additionally, she has engaged with external experts and stakeholders to enhance program development and conducted cost-effectiveness analyses for health programs.
International Engagement and Program Development
Throughout her career, Anna has led initiatives that involve international engagement and program development. She conducted the first in-country scoping visit to Indonesia to explore a maternal syphilis program pilot, collaborating with over 30 stakeholders, including key government officials. Her work emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement in developing effective health interventions.