Balanced Is a Myth (And Other Things Nobody Tells Ambitious Women)

Anita Dam is a global health expert with over a decade of experience designing and managing implementation and behavioral science research, conducting mixed-methods evaluations, and translating real-world evidence into practice to develop guidelines, policy, and technical tools. She brings a unique blend of federal program management, academic research, and international field experience across HIV prevention, reproductive health, and health systems strengthening.

As a Global Health & Implementation Science Consultant for PATH and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Anita leads the design of multi-country implementation science protocols across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. She previously served as a Health Science Specialist in USAID's Office of HIV/AIDS, where she led biomedical prevention strategy and managed over $300 million in PEPFAR projects.

Anita has held research, policy-making, and regulatory roles at the World Health Organization, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Rakai Health Sciences Program in Uganda, and the pharmaceutical industry. She also teaches courses in implementation science, qualitative methods, and organizational leadership at Johns Hopkins.

Anita holds an MSPH ('18) in International Health and a BA ('15) in History of Science, Medicine & Technology and Classics, both from Johns Hopkins. She is currently completing her DrPH at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, expected 2027.

Dr. Johanna Wolf is a psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their full potential through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and human-centered leadership. She brings a unique blend of clinical and consulting expertise, along with extensive experience supporting the military. She is dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and high performance.

Johanna served in the Peace Corps in Romania, and has dedicated most of her career to public service. Now, she is pivoting to bring her expertise to a wider audience, supporting clients across sectors—including national security, military, non-profit and corporate—to build strength, enhance collaboration, and achieve lasting results.

As the founder and owner of Hungry Wolf Consulting, she specializes in leadership development, performance optimization, and psychological health. Known for her ability to translate complex human dynamics into actionable strategies, she has guided elite service members, executives, and teams through meaningful transformation and growth. Most recently, she served as a consulting psychologist with a joint special operations unit.

Johanna holds a B.A. in International Relations and Hispanic & Italian Studies from The Johns Hopkins University and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy D) from George Washington University. She completed her internship at Harvard Medical School and her post-doctoral training through Boston University. She lives in Potomac, Maryland, with her husband, three boys, and two Cavapoos. She is passionate about empowering others to realize their potential and lead with authenticity.

Liz Kamins is an entrepreneurial leader with over 25 years of experience helping executives and leadership teams operate with clarity, efficiency, and impact. She brings a unique combination of Fortune 20 executive experience, international consulting expertise, and a proven record of scaling operations and teams.

As a fractional Chief of Staff and COO, Liz specializes in aligning leadership teams around strategic priorities, implementing performance frameworks, and creating operational systems that drive measurable results. Known for her ability to transform chaos into order, she has guided executives through high-stakes initiatives, from board-level planning to enterprise-wide operational improvements.

In addition to her operational expertise, Liz leads fractional business development initiatives in the housing finance sector, with a focus on technology-driven solutions. By combining deep knowledge of primary and secondary mortgage markets with a growth mindset, she helps organizations innovate, expand, and succeed in evolving financial and tech landscapes.

An enthusiastic entrepreneur, Liz is passionate about enabling others to find success through the same flexible, purpose-driven path she has built for herself. She holds an MBA from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and a BA in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Chevy Chase, MD with her husband and four children.