Julia Kaufman

I am constantly applying my knowledge of research methods. I also approach cross-cultural communication and collaboration with intentional flexibility, adaptability and humility.
Degree
Global Health and International Comparative Studies T'18
Project Team
Current Position
Program Coordinator, Center for Global DevelopmentI lead program development for a new Hope Initiative for mothers with HIV and their frontline health workers to promote hope and improve quality of care and health outcomes. I create and manage the research protocol, ethical clearances, data collection tools, work plans and research reports and manuscripts. I also manage relationships with stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and partner NGOs, to ensure interests are aligned and to share our findings through presentations and written materials.
I am constantly applying my knowledge of research methods. Throughout my first few weeks there, while planning the cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of a survey instrument, I was constantly rereading Dr. Eric Green’s textbook for global health research. I also approach cross-cultural communication and collaboration with intentional flexibility, adaptability and humility—skills that I believe were fostered by the Duke Global Health Institute.
We are so lucky to be doing global health work. I think that my gratitude motivates me to be as effective and impactful as possible in my work.
Excerpted from the Duke Global Health Institute website