Emily Mates is a Senior Public Health Nutrition professional with extensive experience in preventing and treating all forms of malnutrition. Proven expertise in supporting governments to scale up nutrition programmes for women, adolescents, and children through systems strengthening and community-based approaches.

Recognized for adaptability, strong publication record, and skills in networking, coordination, training, communication, and problem-solving. Experienced in applying strategic and innovative solutions to enhance programme impact and sustainability.

Competencies include strategic leadership, policy development, public and private financing for nutrition, partnership building, technical assistance, advocacy, knowledge management, capacity development, M&E, and team leadership in both humanitarian and development settings.