Greta Bull

Director, Women’s Economic Empowerment

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)

Greta leads the Foundation’s work on Women’s Economic Empowerment, overseeing a portfolio of investments covering gender data and evidence, women’s economic collectives (WECs) and livelihoods development for poor women. Prior to joining the foundation, Greta worked for 15 years at the World Bank Group, where she served for six years as the CEO of CGAP, a think tank focused on financial services for the poor housed in the World Bank. Greta has a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and an undergraduate degree in International Studies from the University of Washington.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

19 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
02:30 pm EEST	04:00 pm EEST	Bridging the gap: delivering SRH and economic empowerment for girls Concurrent Room AD 10-2	An established body of evidence suggests that gender transformative programming must be holistic and address the intersecting barriers that adolescent girls face. Read More An established body of evidence suggests that gender transformative programming must be holistic and address the intersecting barriers that adolescent girls face. Nonetheless, a vast gap remains: the SRH and economic empowerment sectors rarely collaborate, and programs are rarely integrated. This session will bridge this gap by bringing together these two disparate fields. No question is off the table as a dynamic panel will debate, share and inspire, equipping participants with practical tools and tips on how to deliver effective programs that integrate economic empowerment and SRH and ultimately, deliver for adolescent girls. Come prepared to participate, share and learn. Session format: Whole System in a Room Organized by Population Services International (PSI), BRAC International, Population Council, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Population Services Kenya (PSK) Read Less Speakers Katherine Nichol Senior Consultant Kore Global Meghan Cutherell Sr. Program Manager, Technical Services Population Services International (PSI) Greta Bull Director, Women’s Economic Empowerment Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Karen Austrian Girl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center Director Population Council Rudo Kayombo Regional Director for Africa BRAC International Fifi Ogbondeminu Project Director, Adolescents 360 (A360) Population Services International (PSI) Alice Odhiambo Youth Innovation Champion, Adolescents 360 (A360) Kenya Population Services Kenya (PSK)