Dr. Christina Mwachari is the Director of Research and Development at CRK-NGO. She leads innovative clinical research programs that improve healthcare outcomes across Kenya and Africa. With a distinguished career in epidemiology and infectious disease, she has advanced HIV, tuberculosis, and respiratory health interventions. She has also supported reproductive health initiatives for women in low-resource settings.

She has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on international studies funded by the World Health Organization (WHO), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Rockefeller Foundation. Her work has shaped HIV prevention, community-based care, and the clinical management of infectious diseases.

Dr. Mwachari earned her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Washington in Seattle, her Master of Science in Medical Microbiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and her PhD in Epidemiology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Nairobi. She is also a graduate of the University of Nairobi, where she completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. In addition, she pursued advanced training in ethical issues in international health research at Harvard University.

At CRK-NGO, Dr. Mwachari provides strategic leadership in research design and capacity building. She mentors young scientists and develops partnerships with global institutions. Her vision is to bridge scientific innovation with real-world impact, ensuring underserved communities in Kenya benefit from the latest advances in public health and clinical research.