Emily Warne is the Executive Director of the Pasteur Foundation, bringing extensive experience in advancing global and public health through strategic partnerships at nonprofit and non-governmental organizations. Throughout her career, Emily has focused on addressing some of the world’s most pressing health challenges, including improving maternal and child health, strengthening primary healthcare systems, combating sexual and gender-based violence, and shaping impactful public policy.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Panzi Hospital and Foundation, an organization globally recognized for its work with survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and founded by 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Denis Mukwege. Previously, Emily was the Executive Director of Panzi’s U.S. office, where she led fundraising and advocacy efforts in support of medical care, psychosocial support, community reintegration, and legal assistance for survivors.
Emily’s commitment to global health extends to her prior roles at Lwala Community Alliance, a Kenyan-led organization innovating community and maternal health systems, and Health Builders, where she helped strengthen primary healthcare infrastructure in Rwanda through strategic partnerships and capacity building.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
