Donee Alexander
About Donee Alexander
Donee Alexander serves as the Chief Science and Learning Officer at the Clean Cooking Alliance, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the United Nations Foundation, where he held various roles focused on evidence, impact, and environmental technology.
Work at United Nations Foundation
Donee Alexander has been serving as the Chief Science and Learning Officer at the Clean Cooking Alliance, a part of the United Nations Foundation, since 2021. In this role, she focuses on advancing scientific research and learning initiatives related to clean cooking solutions. Prior to this position, she held various roles within the United Nations Foundation, including Senior Director of Evidence and Impact from 2018 to 2021 and Director of Technology, Fuels, and Environmental Impacts from 2014 to 2018. Her tenure at the United Nations Foundation spans over seven years, during which she contributed to significant projects aimed at improving health and environmental outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Donee Alexander earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2006 to 2012. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in environmental health and clean cooking technologies. Additionally, her postdoctoral experience at the University of Chicago Medicine from 2012 to 2014 further enhanced her expertise in scientific research and its application to public health issues.
Background
Donee Alexander has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in environmental health and technology. Before joining the United Nations Foundation, she worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Chicago Medicine. Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to addressing environmental impacts and promoting sustainable practices in health and cooking technologies. Her roles have involved significant responsibilities in research, evidence generation, and impact assessment.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Donee Alexander has made contributions to various initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes through clean cooking solutions. Her leadership roles at the United Nations Foundation have involved overseeing projects that integrate scientific evidence into policy and practice. Her work has focused on understanding the environmental impacts of cooking technologies and promoting cleaner alternatives to improve public health.