Kieran O'Dowd

Kieran O’Dowd is a Communications Officer handling event communications and implementation, external relations and marketing. He began his career in the private sector in advertising at Young & Rubicam and in brand, retail and promotional marketing in the Entertainment industry with Disney and Warner Bros. managing top global brands. After a moving volunteer experience in Africa working with AIDS and poverty relief NGOs, Kieran transitioned to the public sector and gained experience in fundraising and development at American Red Cross and Food Bank For NYC before joining the March of Dimes where he led the launch of World Prematurity Day with partners including PMNCH, WHO and several UN agencies. Kieran graduated with his BS in marketing from Rutgers College and received his MBA from the University of Southern California. He is passionate about helping others, especially those around the world who are most in need of support and is grateful to work with PMNCH on fulfilling its mission of advocating for the health and rights of women, children and adolescents. He enjoys fitness, the outdoors, and meaningful trips to lesser-known countries.