Siatta Gray

Siatta is a dedicated public servant from Liberia with a multidisciplinary background spanning public health, strategic planning, and workforce development. She serves as Director for Human Resources at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), where she has led major institutional reforms and capacity-building initiatives. Previously, as Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building, she coordinated projects, collaborating with partners, including Johns Hopkins University, the World Health Organization, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to build a resilient and fit-for-purpose public health workforce. With a demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable policy and institutional impact, she led Liberia’s One Health Workforce Needs Assessment, coordinated the institutionalization of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Guidelines in 26 pre-service institutions’ curricula, and authored the Evaluation of International Health Regulations Core Capacities at Designated Points of Entry in Liberia, 2019, translating evidence to policy and practice. Driven by a vision to bridge global health, governance, and the law, she began legal studies at the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, University of Liberia, before transitioning to Princeton. At Princeton, she is sharpening her skills in policy analysis, global health diplomacy, and institutional leadership, and brings a deep commitment to public service, a collaborative spirit, and an unwavering belief that evidence-based policy is one of the most powerful tools for justice. Upon graduation, Siatta hopes to influence global health policy, advocate for resilient systems, and expand equitable access to healthcare.