Staff

Dr. Megan Dunbar, Vice President of Research and Programs at Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation, has primary responsibility for the planning, execution, oversight, and monitoring of all Pangaea programs, projects and technical assistance related activities. Megan is an emerging leader in global HIV prevention efforts among women and youth. Her particular expertise is in designing and evaluating interventions that address the social and economic factors which increase HIV vulnerability, such as gender-based violence and inequities in educational and economic opportunities for girls and women.

Samantha Lekus is the Director of Operations and Grants Administration at Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation. She is responsible for providing Pangaea’s fiscal oversight and overall operations including strategic planning and business development activities; organizational development and grants and contract stewardship. Samantha has over 18 years’ experience in international research administration and operations with an expertise in providing operational leadership and hands-on implementation within international, non-profit public health organizations.

As Controller and Contracts Manager at Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation, Natalie Otten is responsible for managing all accounting and finance-related systems, as well as creating and monitoring program and operating budgets.