​A Few Words
About ME
I am a trilingual international development leader with 15+ years managing public health and social impact programs in low-resource settings. I am skilled at engaging senior officials, donors, and partners across Africa, Europe, and the US, with direct leadership experience in multiple countries. My expertise spans operational excellence, resource mobilization, and digital innovation. In 2025, ESCP Business School recognized me as one of four alumnae distinguished for an outstanding career.
Marie-Alix Valensi
My Story
My international development career began at 24 in Burundi, after two years in FMCG marketing in Paris. Since then, I have lived and worked in Burundi, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Liberia, Washington D.C, and Amsterdam, building over 15 years of leadership in global health, social impact, and digital innovation, and fluency in English, French, and Spanish.
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I gained technical expertise in malaria, RMNCH, and HIV/AIDS as a Population Services International (PSI) advisor, then became Deputy Director of Global Business Development, securing major awards and leading the $32M IMPACT project start-up in Madagascar. Later, as DKT Mozambique Country Director and Viamo Regional Director, I managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and diverse teams.
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In 2023, I founded SBS Consulting to advise organizations on strategy, operations, and fundraising. In 2024 alone, SBS Consulting supported $165M+ in winning bids from major donors. Combining headquarters and in-depth field experience, I help clients design strategies that are both innovative and truly relevant. Recognized by ESCP in 2025, I am a passionate, collaborative manager committed to capacity strengthening and impact.
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