Lynette Kamau is a health policy and advocacy leader with over 14 years of experience spearheading initiatives across more than 15 African countries. She currently serves as Policy and Advocacy Manager at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), managing a portfolio of four projects spanning reproductive health, pandemic preparedness, personalized medicine, and gender equality. Previously, she led multi-country projects with the International Committee of the Red Cross across Kenya, Djibouti, and Tanzania, and began her career driving reporting and accountability for humanitarian responses at the Kenya Red Cross Society in the Dadaab IFO 2 refugee camp.
Lynette is recognized for translating evidence into actionable policy change, fostering strategic partnerships, and engaging decision-makers to create lasting impact across complex, multi-country health initiatives.
She holds a Master’s degree in International Studies with a focus on diplomacy, politics, and policy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Development Communication, both from the University of Nairobi. She was awarded an Emerging Voices for Global Health Fellowship in 2022.
She believes women’s leadership in global health introduces diverse perspectives that prioritize access, quality of care, and health equity — fostering more inclusive societies where all people can thrive.
Fun fact: Lynnette loves flowers so much that a year ago she started a flower garden. It’s flourishing and gives her so much joy.