Molly Abbruzzese

Molly Abbruzzese, EMSc, MA, MPH has spent most of her career working in immunization and health systems strengthening. After volunteering with Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS) in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, she was a member of the Peace Corps in Ecuador. Professionally, in addition to working as an independent consultant, Molly has worked with the World Health Organization and, more recently, as a Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  

Molly holds an EMSc in Behavioral Sciences from the London School of Economics, as well as an MA in Economic and Political Development and an MPH from Columbia University. She has a BA in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. 

A strong believer in youth leadership, Molly has served as the president of the Seattle Chapter of AMIGOS and is now a member of the AMIGOS Board of Directors. She is also the parent and aunt of AMIGOS volunteers.