Bethel Kebede, MPH

Bethel Kebede is the Senior Manager, Evidence, Research & Program Impact at Prevention Access Campaign (PAC), where she supports the organization’s transition from advocacy to implementation by strengthening how programs are measured, delivered, and continuously improved. She leads efforts to advance evidence, research, and program impact across PAC’s global initiatives, with a focus on U=U University and Training of Trainers. Her work ensures that PAC’s programs are evidence-based, adaptable to diverse contexts, and able to demonstrate meaningful, real-world impact.

Bethel is a global health epidemiologist and monitoring, evaluation, and research specialist with over a decade of experience strengthening health systems and advancing data-driven public health programs across low- and middle-income countries. She has deep expertise in designing practical monitoring and evaluation frameworks, developing data systems, and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform decision-making and improve program quality.

Prior to joining PAC, Bethel supported global HIV and public health programs through roles with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and international partners. She has contributed to national and multi-country initiatives across Africa and Asia, including the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for HIV treatment literacy and U=U implementation, and has supported PEPFAR country programs in strategic planning, data use, and program improvement.

Her experience includes designing surveillance systems, developing data collection and analysis tools, facilitating training and capacity-building initiatives, and coordinating across governments, donors, and implementing partners to strengthen public health programs.

Bethel holds a Master of Public Health from Virginia Commonwealth University and is committed to advancing evidence-based, people-centered approaches that reduce stigma and expand access to care.