Alice M. Kayongo is a seasoned public health advocate with over 20 years of experience in health policy advocacy, community engagement, and program management, in Africa and beyond. She currently serves as a Senior Associate at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University, where she provides technical support to community-led initiatives aimed at improving accountability in health service delivery, with a focus on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and sexual and reproductive health.

Alice has an extensive background in leading high-level policy advocacy campaigns, working closely with governments, civil society organisations, and international bodies. Her efforts have resulted in significant policy shifts at national, regional and global levels. She has also contributed to empowering marginalized communities, particularly young women and key populations, in advocating for better access to life-saving treatments and respect for human rights.

As a Harvard LEAD Fellow, Alice conducted pioneering research on health financing and budget allocation trends in Uganda, enhancing her expertise in policy analysis and leadership skills. She holds a Master of Public Health from Uganda Martyrs University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Makerere University.