Resume
Experience
2015 - Present
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene- Sustainable Development
Swani R. Keelson
Founder/CEO
Global Water Promise
I am an experienced global health and sustainable development professional with over 15 years of expertise, and I am the founder of Global Water Promise, a non-profit charity dedicated to providing water resources to vulnerable communities. My focus lies in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and I have collaborated closely with various organizations and governments to promote sustainable development practices and improve public health outcomes on a global scale. I am committed to making a positive impact on marginalized communities, especially in addressing the challenges faced by women and girls.
2000-Present
Policy and Regulatory Compliance
Johns Hopkins Medical Institution
Baltimore, MD 21287
My experience as a policy and compliance professional at Johns Hopkins Hospital has given me valuable insight into the intersection of global health and international affairs. Through my work in data systems support, I have seen firsthand the critical role of regulatory compliance and data analysis in ensuring equitable and effective healthcare policies and practices across borders. My experience with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network has provided me with a deeper understanding of the challenges associated with organ transplantation at an international level. These experiences have reinforced my belief in the significance of global health and international affairs in the healthcare industry.
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Education
2023-Present
Johns Hopkins University
School of Advanced International Studies
Doctoral Candidate
Washington, DC
My passion for creating a positive impact on marginalized communities, particularly in addressing the challenges faced by women and girls in these communities, has led me to pursue a doctorate in International Affairs. Through my doctoral studies, I aim to further strengthen my research and expertise in water insecurity, women and girls, and governance, and to develop practical skills in designing and implementing public health interventions, conducting health research, and evaluating health policies and programs. I am committed to using my doctoral studies to find innovative solutions to improve the lives of those in need and to make a positive impact on the international community.
2019- 2020
Johns Hopkins University
School of Advanced International Studies
Master of International Public Policy
Washington, DC
At Johns Hopkins University SAIS, I earned a Master of International Public Policy degree with a focus on sustainable development. I gained expertise in designing and implementing public health interventions, conducting health research, and evaluating health policies and programs. Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Public Health. During my time there, I gained a solid foundation in the principles of International Public Policy and developed skills in health promotion, disease prevention, and community health education.
Professional skillset
Global Health and Sustainable Development
WASH
Project Management
Data Analysis
Languages
English (native)
Spanish (novice)