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Sarah Whitmarsh

Sarah Whitmarsh

Communication Manager

Sarah leads AFP’s advocacy communication strategy design and implementation and oversees media advocacy efforts in six countries. Prior to joining AFP, Sarah worked at University Research Co., LLC (URC), a global health company based in Bethesda, MD, and led communication for the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s Pharmacy Education Taskforce at the University of London’s School of Pharmacy. Sarah received her B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Georgia in Athens. She was awarded a Roy H. Park Fellowship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Media and Journalism for her master's studies, specializing in medical journalism.

First Class-Pharmacists and pharmaceutical technologists training in family planning using the newly approved curriculum
In-Depth Kenya Includes Contraceptive Injections in Its Pharmacist Training Package
Sam MulyangaBeatrice KwachiIrene ChogeRammah MwalimuSarah WhitmarshSally A. Njiri November 23, 2021

Working alongside family planning advocates, Jhpiego Kenya applied the nine-step SMART advocacy approach to engage stakeholders in the creation of a new pharmacist training package. The updated curriculum includes that includes instruction on providing contraceptive injectables DMPA-IM and DMPA-SC.

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Quick Read How to Start Your SMART Advocacy Journey
Sarah WhitmarshVira David-Rivera November 18, 2021

SMART Advocacy is a collaborative process that brings together advocates and allies from different backgrounds to create change and sustain progress. Read on for tips and tricks to tackle your own advocacy challenges.

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