Name: Global Health Diplomacy in a New Era: Preparing Leaders for a Changing World
Start: 2026-04-30T15:25:00-0400
End: 2026-04-30T15:45:00-0400

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Global Health Diplomacy in a New Era: Preparing Leaders for a Changing World

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:25pm - 3:45pm EDT

The Bryant | Well& by Durst @ 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

Global health leaders increasingly operate in a complex diplomatic environment shaped by competing interests and shifting alliances. This session reflects on the skills and strategies needed to navigate these dynamics while maintaining cooperation around shared health priorities.

Chairs

Dr. Verónica M. Arroyave

Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Global Philanthropy; Executive Director, Baxter Healthcare; Baxter Foundation

Speakers

Jimmy Kolker

Ambassador [retired]

Jimmy Kolker is a Global Health Diplomat and retired U.S. Ambassador. Ambassador Kolker served as Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2014-17. In this role, he was the Department’s chief health diplomat, representing the... Read More →

Stewart Simonson

Senior Advisor, Global Health Strategies

Stewart Simonson is a senior adviser with Global Health Strategies in New York City. From 2019 until 2024, he was the World Health Organization (WHO) representative at the United Nations. Previously, Simonson was assistant director-general for general management at WHO Headquarters... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:25pm - 3:45pm EDT
The Bryant | Well& by Durst

DAY 3

2026 PQMD Global Health Policy Forum

Dr. Verónica M. Arroyave

Jimmy Kolker

Stewart Simonson

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2026 PQMD Global Health Policy Forum

Dr. Verónica M. Arroyave

Jimmy Kolker

Stewart Simonson

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