The Pandemic Fund

Ersegül joined the Pandemic Fund as Senior Board Operations Officer in May 2025. She works with the Governing Board, plans and organizes Board meetings, advises on governance matters, and develops governance policies and procedures. She provides support to Board members, including onboarding new members and Board constituency building and contributes to the work of Board Committees. She also oversees the process to accredit potential Implementing Entities and the preparation of the Secretariat’s annual budget.

Taylor Gabourie is a consultant at the Pandemic Fund, responsible for overseeing the Secretariat support of the Strategy Committee and the development of Emergency Financing Procedures

Alice Riedel is a consultant at the Pandemic Fund, responsible for leading the Secretariat’s 3rd Call for Proposals and supporting program and performance management efforts.  

For most of us, the Caribbean Islands conjure up images of stunning sandy beaches, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and warm, welcoming weather that attract millions of tourists each year.  Tourism is the lifeblood of the regional economy. Yet, those very same ships and planes that bring waves of tourists to the islands also pose significant risks of infectious disease outbreaks.