Patricia Geli
About Patricia Geli
Patricia Geli is a prominent figure in global health and equity, currently serving as the Co-founder and COO of C10 Labs and as a Steering Committee Member of the Global Health Equity Network. She has extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations, including the World Bank and MIT Media Lab, and has a strong academic background in public health and applied mathematics.
Work at World Economic Forum
Patricia Geli serves as a Steering Committee Member of the Global Health Equity Network at the World Economic Forum since 2022. In this role, she contributes to discussions and initiatives aimed at improving health equity on a global scale. Additionally, she was a founding Steering Committee Member of the Women's Health Coalition, which focuses on advancing women's health issues through collaborative efforts.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Patricia Geli currently holds multiple positions. She is the Co-founder, COO, and Managing Partner at C10 Labs in Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 2023. She also serves as Co-instructor for the AI for Impact course at MIT Media Lab, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence for societal benefits. As Executive Director and Board Secretary of Reform for Resilience since 2022, she leads initiatives aimed at global health, climate, and financial resilience.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Geli has an extensive academic background. She studied at Harvard Business School, completing the Program for Leadership Development in 2023. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Mathematics and Machine Learning from Stockholm University. Additionally, she has a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Stockholm University. Her studies also include a Visiting Scholar position at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Professional Background
Patricia Geli has a diverse professional background. She worked at The World Bank as a Senior Economist from 2012 to 2023, where she led debt resolution and sector strategies during significant transitions in The Gambia and Central African Republic. Prior to that, she was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Resources for the Future and served as a Data Scientist at Folkhälsomyndigheten in Sweden. She also had a brief tenure as an Expert at the World Health Organization in 2005.
Achievements in Global Health Initiatives
Patricia Geli co-founded Reform for Resilience during the pandemic, focusing on global health, climate, and financial resilience. She coordinated the implementation of the Ebola emergency response in West Africa, showcasing her capability in managing health crises. Her work reflects a commitment to addressing pressing global health challenges through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts.