Our Team
Laura Solia Shellaby, Founder & Executive Director
Laura is a strategic leader in global health with over 15 years of experience helping organizations achieve lasting impact. She specializes in sharpening strategies, evaluating impact, strengthening management and leadership, and guiding organizations through change. Her expertise spans health systems strengthening, health financing, maternal and child health, and community health. She is known for turning ideas into results by designing actionable strategies, supporting organizational development, and facilitating dynamic workshops.
Throughout her career, Laura has led multi-stakeholder initiatives and complex projects with organizations such as the Clinton Global Initiative, Union for International Cancer Control, Last Mile Health and the Community Health Impact Coalition. She is recognized for fostering collaboration, driving strategic planning, and translating research into practical solutions that deliver measurable impact.
In addition to leading LSS Global, Laura is an Advisor to Africa Frontline First and a doctoral researcher at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where her research focuses on community health financing and the aid alignment agenda.
Jade Chakowa, Project Leader
Jade Chakowa is an impact management specialist with over 12 years of experience in international development, including the last 7 years focused on global health. She has worked across the UN, international NGOs, and Swiss foundations, bringing expertise in monitoring and evaluation, programme management, and strategic planning. Jade supports organizations to measure, communicate, and strengthen their impact by bringing people and data together.
Global Network of Collaborators
LSS Global brings together a network of expert independent consultants with diverse skills and deep experience in global health and international development. Our collaborators integrate seamlessly into project teams, allowing us to provide specialised expertise and tailored support to help clients achieve their goals.
Collaborator Spotlight.
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Priyanka Dahiya
Delhi, India
Global health policy expert specialising in international law and human rights. Priyanka has worked with WHO, Policy Wisdom, and the International Criminal Court on policy and legal frameworks.
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Stéfanie Freel
Geneva, Switzerland
Global health policy expert specializing in mental health, brain health and health system strengthening. Stéfanie has worked with WHO, the Canadian government, and is currently a doctoral researcher at the University of Amsterdam Medical Center.
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Rachel Cameron
Geneva, Switzerland
Event management professional skilled in logistics, budget management and implementation with 15+ years of experience working with the World Economic Forum, International AIDS Society, and EVA Global Events.