Lucie Vergari
About Lucie Vergari
Lucie Vergari is a Nutrition Officer at the World Food Programme, where she has worked since 2022. With seven years of experience in nutrition-focused roles, she has a proven ability to introduce new systems and lead teams to achieve impactful results.
Work at World Food Programme
Lucie Vergari has been serving as a Nutrition Officer at the World Food Programme since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating impactful evidence in nutrition, demonstrating her ability to thrive in complex environments. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition globally.
Previous Experience in Nutrition and Social Inclusion
Before joining the World Food Programme, Lucie Vergari worked as a Nutrition and Social Inclusion Specialist at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) from 2020 to 2022 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Her role involved developing strategies that integrate nutrition with social inclusion to enhance the effectiveness of agricultural programs.
Educational Background
Lucie Vergari studied at Sciences Po Bordeaux, where she completed a Master in International Cooperation and Development from 2010 to 2015. She also attended the Institut de santé publique, d'épidémiologie et de développement (ISPED), obtaining a Master in International Health from 2015 to 2016. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in international development and public health.
Field Experience in Nutrition
With seven years of field experience, Lucie Vergari has focused on creating evidence for impact in nutrition. Her career includes various roles, such as Analyst for the Nutrition Initiative at the Clinton Health Access Initiative in Malawi and Kenya Nutrition Lead at One Acre Fund. This diverse experience has equipped her with the skills to introduce new systems and drive teams towards achieving results in the field.
Research and Internship Roles
Lucie Vergari has held several research and internship positions that have contributed to her expertise in nutrition. She worked as a Research Fellow at IRD UMI 233 CHU Fann in Dakar for one month in 2013 and completed internships at UNAIDS in Panama and PlaNet Guarantee in Dakar. These roles have enhanced her understanding of global health issues and nutrition strategies.