Reshma Naik joined PRB in 2013. Her focus is on bridging the gap between policy and practice across a range of public health topics, such as sexual and reproductive health, female genital cutting, nutrition, and noncommunicable diseases. She has field experience in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa and is skilled in research, writing, training, and policy communication. Naik previously worked at the South African Medical Research Council as a site project manager, as well as at the Navrongo Health Research Center in Ghana, FHI 360, the Population Council, and World Neighbors. Naik holds a Doctor of Public Health in international health from Boston University and a Master of Public Health from Tulane University.