Lena Musoka, Mph
About Lena Musoka, Mph
Lena Musoka is a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist at Water Mission, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, and has conducted research on sanitation behaviors in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Work at Water Mission
Lena Musoka has been employed at Water Mission as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects. Her responsibilities include conducting evaluations and implementing learning strategies to improve project outcomes in low-resource settings.
Education and Expertise
Lena Musoka holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. During her graduate studies, she developed sanitation research projects that targeted regions in Sub-Saharan Africa. She also conducted mixed-methods research to evaluate WASH project performance internationally. Prior to her master's, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Houston from 2014 to 2019.
Background
Lena Musoka has a diverse background in public health and research. She began her career as a Fresh Life Fellow at Sanergy in 2020 and later served as a Graduate Student Instructor and Student Reader at UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Additionally, she worked as a Creative Intern at The Health Museum and held the position of Public Relations Chair at the Houston Global Health Collaborative.
Research Projects and Interests
Lena's research interests include the intersection of cultural beliefs, religion, and spirituality with sanitation behaviors in rural Sub-Saharan Africa. For her end-of-program project, she explored these associations, contributing to a deeper understanding of sanitation practices in diverse cultural contexts. She also collaborates on discussions related to menstrual health, sharing personal insights and experiences.
Cultural Engagement and Personal Interests
Lena Musoka has a passion for exploring different cultures through music, movies, and food. This interest informs both her professional work and personal life, allowing her to connect with diverse communities and enhance her understanding of global health issues.