Austin 2015 Benefit

Keynote Speaker

Head of Policy and Advocacy Hub

with Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium

Jackson Ndegwa is the Head of Policy and Advocacy Hub at the Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium (KANCO). He oversees strategy, planning and implementation. He coordinates policy priorities and is responsible for implementing the KANCO's 2013-2015 "Investing for Health Impact" strategy. His role requires him to work closely with the Kenya Ministry of Health around Immunizations, TB, HIV, Nutrition and Reproductive Health.

In his previous KANCO position as Vaccine Development Advocacy Officer, Jackson focused on child health and immunizations. With a passion for policy and politics around social issues, he is a champion for child survival. By reaching out to decision makers, legislators, and key stakeholders Jackson helped mobilize resources, shape policies and strengthen maternal and child health services.

Seeds of Hope Honoree

currently serving his sixth term representing

Texas' 10th District in the United States Congress

RESULTS Austin is honoring Congressman McCaul for his strong leadership in bring an end to poverty:

• Co-sponsor H.R. 2780 Education for All Act of 2014

• Global Partnership for Education letter, June 2014

• Co-sponsor H.Res. 688 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, 2014

• Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance letter, December 2014

• Maternal & Child Health House Letter in July 2015

• Co-sponsor H.R. 3706 Reach Every Mother & Child Act of 20

*If Congressman McCaul is unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts, the award will accepted by a member of his staff in his absence.