Dakota Gruener

Dakota Gruener Dakota has a premium accountClick to upgrade to Premium ID2020 Executive Director San Francisco, California, United States 500+ connections Contact info ID2020 Brown University Experience ID2020 Executive Director Company NameID2020 Dates EmployedJun 2016 – Present Employment Duration4 yrs 6 mos LocationNew York, NY ID2020 is a public-private partnership accelerating technology to ensure that every person on the planet has a unique digital identity as part of their basic human rights. Dharma. Advisory Board Member Company NameDharma. Dates EmployedFeb 2016 – Present Employment Duration4 yrs 10 mos LocationGreater New York City Area Dharma is building and deploying software to change the way people use data. I led Dharma's fundraising effort and helped to refine the company's business plan. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Executive Officer and Consultant, US Private Sector Engagement Company NameGavi, the Vaccine Alliance Dates EmployedMar 2014 – Present Employment Duration6 yrs 9 mos LocationGeneva Area, Switzerland Worked directly for Gavi's CEO. Held responsibilities across Gavi's functional units - from fundraising to HR to policy, and everything in between. Represented Gavi in high-level external meetings, crafted CEO communications, developed pitch materials to support Gavi's $7.5B fundraising effort, which closed in January 2015. Core team member and interim project manager of Gavi's Coverage & Equity Initiative, an Alliance-wide effort to shift Gavi's operating model towards a focus on improving vaccine coverage rates. Led initial concept development, facilitated a series of stakeholder meetings, and developed a project work plan. As a consultant working on US Strategy, developed a market-based approach to mobilize U.S. private sector donors for Gavi. Work focused on identifying potential cash donors and defining opportunities for operational partnerships. … see more Pershing Square Innovation Lab Portfolio Manager Company NamePershing Square Innovation Lab Dates EmployedSep 2015 – Feb 2016 Employment Duration6 mos LocationGreater New York City Area First hire of the Pershing Square Innovation Lab, an early-stage funder for social enterprises. Built out the Lab's strategy and operations. Investment and portfolio management responsibilities including deal-sourcing, due diligence, definition of performance indicators, and mentorship of portfolio organizations. … see more Oliver Wyman Senior Consultant, Health and Life Sciences Company NameOliver Wyman Dates EmployedSep 2011 – Mar 2014 Employment Duration2 yrs 7 mos LocationNew York, NY Research, analysis and development of strategic insights for consulting clients -- daily work utilizing PowerPoint, Excel, and SQL. Client work across a spectrum of health and life sciences engagements, including development of vaccine supply strategies for a leading non-profit and analysis of post-health reform growth strategies for large US payers and providers. … see more Brown University, Department of Community Health Teaching Assistant Company NameBrown University, Department of Community Health Dates EmployedSep 2009 – Dec 2010 Employment Duration1 yr 4 mos Taught a weekly discussion section with fifteen graduate and undergraduate students for a course entitled "The Burden of Disease in Developing Countries." Discussion topics included social justice, structural inequities, global health policy, epidemiology, and the effective use of community health workers. amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research Allan Rosenfield Fellow Company NameamfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research Dates EmployedJun 2010 – Aug 2010 Employment Duration3 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Developed policy recommendations to balance market interests and public health needs for persons living with HIV/AIDs. This work involved researching and co-authoring papers on the domestic and global HIV/AIDS epidemic for release within the scientific community, as well as organizing Capitol Hill briefings for congressional staff and government officials. Office of Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts Intern Company NameOffice of Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts Dates EmployedJan 2010 – May 2010 Employment Duration5 mos Coordinated and attended meetings of the RI Long Term Care Coordinating Council, which brought together state officials, medical professionals, and community leaders to facilitate cooperation between state health agencies regarding long-term care. Brown University, Department of Political Science Teaching Assistant Company NameBrown University, Department of Political Science Dates EmployedJan 2010 – May 2010 Employment Duration5 mos Designed lesson plans and conducted lectures weekly for thirty students. In addition, I prepared and graded written assignments, course materials, and exams. Office of Senator Ron Wyden Intern Company NameOffice of Senator Ron Wyden Dates EmployedJun 2008 – Aug 2008 Employment Duration3 mos Worked with Senator Wyden's legislative team to develop and promote domestic health care legislation. Served as the Senator's representative at all Capitol Hill meetings concerning global health, and advocated for global health policy to the Senator and his staff. I also attended Senate hearings and Capitol Hill briefings, wrote briefing memos on each meeting for the Senator and his staff, and assisted constituents. … see more Show 1 more experience Show fewer experiences Education Brown University Brown University Degree NameBachelor of ArtsField Of StudyHuman Biology and Political ScienceGradeMagna Cum Laude Dates attended or expected graduation2007 – 2011 Activities and Societies: Brown Varsity Women's Equestrian Team from 2007 - 2011 (Captain 09/2009-05/2011). Brown University Democrats from 2007-2010 (Treasurer 01/2010 - 05/2010) Head-Royce School Head-Royce School Dates attended or expected graduation1995 – 2007