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Dr. Mary C. Ellsberg is a Professor of Global Health and International Affairs and the Executive Director and Founding Director of the Global Women's Institute at George Washington University (GWU). With over 30 years of experience in international research and programs focused on gender and development, she previously served as Vice President for Research and Programs at the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). Her work integrates academic research with advocacy, particularly addressing violence against women and girls through epidemiological and public health frameworks.
Dr. Ellsberg earned a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Public Health from Umea University, Sweden, and a Bachelor's in Latin American Studies from Yale University. Her research contributions include leadership in the World Health Organization’s landmark Multi-Country Study on Domestic Violence and Women’s Health, resulting in over 40 authored publications.
Her career includes nearly two decades of residence in Nicaragua, where she led public health and women’s rights initiatives. Though no specific awards or grants are detailed in the text, her foundational role in establishing the GWU Global Women's Institute underscores her leadership in global gender research and policy.
