Emily Hirata

Emily (Gifford) Hirata, MPH, MSc, serves as the Technical Advisor for Health & Nutrition at ADRA International, where responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and enhancing project designs in emergency contexts. Previous roles include Technical Assistant for ADRA's Programs Network, Development & Communications Assistant at Community Partners International, and International Health Intern at World Vision USA. Emily possesses a strong academic background, holding an MSc in One Health from The University of Edinburgh and an MPH in Global Health from Loma Linda University. With extensive experience in public health research, community health programming, and disaster risk reduction, Emily has demonstrated a commitment to improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations.