Karen Hoehn, Vice Executive Director and Director of International Affairs working with the German Foundation for World Population (DSW) since 2005, has 25 years experience influencing public policy and leveraging resources. Based first in Washington, DC and then Brussels, Belgium, Ms. Hoehn has worked extensively with stakeholders to develop $US1.9 billion in culturally responsive health and social service programs serving millions of people in poor communities. Previous positions include:  Director, Strategic Health Systems Development; Vice President, Public Programs, APS Healthcare; Director, Government Programs Development, CMG Health; EU Liaison Officer and Resource Mobilization Officer, IPPF EN; Policy Associate, Federal Affairs, The Policy Resource Center. Ms. Hoehn has a Master's degree in Public Management and Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Philosophy.