Alfredo Mejía
About Alfredo Mejía
Alfredo Mejía is a researcher and consultant with extensive experience in public health, currently working with UNAIDS, the Pan American Health Organization, and Global Communities since 2015. He has a background in sexual and reproductive health, with previous roles at IOM and UNHCR.
Work at Global Communities
Alfredo Mejía has been employed at Global Communities as an investigador since 2015. His role involves conducting research and analysis to support various community development initiatives. He operates from Silver Spring, Maryland, contributing to projects that aim to improve health and social outcomes in diverse populations.
Current Roles at UNAIDS and PAHO
Since 2015, Alfredo Mejía has also served as a consultant for UNAIDS in Bogotá, Colombia, and for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Washington, D.C. His work focuses on health-related issues, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations, and he has been involved in strategic planning and program implementation in these roles.
Previous Experience at IOM and UNHCR
Prior to his current positions, Alfredo Mejía worked as a consultant at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for three months in 2012. He also served as an investigador en salud sexual y reproductiva at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) from 2013 to 2014, focusing on HIV and gender-based violence in Bogotá, Colombia.
Education and Expertise
Alfredo Mejía studied at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia from 1992 to 1997, earning a foundational education that supports his research capabilities. He furthered his studies at the Universidad Iberoamericana de Puebla from 2007 to 2008, enhancing his expertise in health and social issues. Additionally, he briefly attended the Universidad Nacional de Colombia in 2002.