Mr Zachary Desson
Principal Scientific and Policy Advisor, European Health Management Association (EHMA), Belgium
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Mr Zachary Desson
He has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University and a joint Master’s degree in Health Economics and Management from the Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Oslo, University of Bologna and Management Centre Innsbruck. A former paramedic, Zach is interested in the delivery of emergency health services and health system considerations for underserved regions and populations.
Ms Federica Margheri
Federica Margheri is the Executive Director of EHMA. She represents the voice of health management to many European and international bodies including the European Parliament, the European Commission, the World Health Organization, industry, and community groups. Federica works at the intersection of the EHMA Membership, Board of Directors, and Secretariat to ensure the achievement of the EHMA’s mission and vision; while she is also committed to building external partnerships to further advance excellent health management for a healthy Europe.
She brings 15 years of experience in project management, communications, financial management, operations, administration, and governance in both European and international organisations. Prior to EHMA, Federica worked for international NGOs, the European Commission, and the European Parliament.
Ms Laurène Mathey
Laurène Mathey is Director of Projects at EHMA. She oversees the portfolio of European projects and EHMA’s staff involvement in them, coordinating various communication, policy, and research missions on a broad range of topic topics from cancer prevention to digital skills development for healthcare professionals.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, she participates in EHMA’s organisational and management aspects, working collectively on the association association’s development. Laurène brings on board her expertise in managing European projects and networks, particularly with EU4Health, Horizon Europe and Erasmus + funds.
Ms Alexis Strader
Alexis Strader is a seasoned public health professional with over fourteen years of experience across the public and private sectors.
Currently, as Director of Policy and Research at the European Health Management Association (EHMA), she leads the policy and research team and serves on the senior leadership team, where she brings her passion for EU policy and research to the forefront. Known for her strategic vision, project management expertise, and consensus-building skills, Alexis drives impactful initiatives to address systemic public health challenges. Committed to collaboration and innovation, she is dedicated to tackling systemic challenges in public health management to drive better outcomes for communities.
She holds dual Master’s degrees in Business Administration and International Development from American University.
Ms Eleonora Varntoumian
Policy Officer, European Health Management Association, Belgium