Board of Directors

Dr. Jomana Musmar is a distinguished global policy expert and results-oriented leader with over fifteen years of government experience in cross-functional coordination, strategic planning, operational design, and policy execution. She serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of the AMR Strategic Coalition (ASC), as well as the Founder and Senior Consultant at Advisors of Global Health, LLC, a global consulting firm specializing in government and external affairs, product promotion, and coalition building. Dr. Musmar also currently serves as Leadership Council Member at The National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education (NIAMRRE) and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol in the UK.

Renowned for simplifying complex topics with expertise and diplomacy, Dr. Musmar has spearheaded innovative solutions to global and One Health challenges, shaped impactful policies, and advanced national and international missions. As the Executive Director of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria for over a decade, she first established and led the council's operations liaising with over 600 experts in human, animal, and environmental domains across government, industry, and academia. Her efforts culminated in the development of critical recommendations addressing antimicrobial resistance and interrelated One Health issues, influencing both domestic and global health strategies. In her tenure as Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Office of Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Policy, at the US Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Musmar oversaw the formulation and implementation of national health strategies for vaccines and a range of infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis, and the regulatory policies that govern them. Her leadership and technical expertise facilitated the streamlined implementation of operations during national emergencies, including responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and initiatives to combat congenital syphilis and childhood vaccination disruptions.

Dr. Musmar holds a Ph.D. in Biodefense and International Security from George Mason University, a Master's degree in Biomedical Science policy and Advocacy from Georgetown University, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Fluent in English and Arabic, she is a sought-after speaker and advisor, having represented the United States at premier global health conferences. Her published works on antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness, and national health security policy underscore her reputation as a thought leader and innovator in public health and biodefense.