Loyce Pace

HHS Named Pace As Director Of The Office Of Global Affairs. “Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced additional Biden-Harris Administration appointments, building on an experienced team committed to President Biden’s mission to end the COVID-19 pandemic, expand affordable health care, and advance equity.” [HHS, 3/2/21] 

Planned Parenthood Federation of America Celebrated Pace’s Appointment. “The director of the Health and Human Services Office of Global Affairs will play a central role in this vital work, which is why we applaud the selection of Loyce Pace for this critical position. Pace is a true health care champion, fighting to shift the power dynamics and insidious structural barriers that stop needed progress in global health; and she will be a critical part of the work ahead.” [PPFA, 3/2/21] 

Pace Reacted To HHS’ Press Release On Twitter.

                                                        [Loyce Pace Twitter, 3/2/21] 

President and Executive Director, Global Health Council, 2016 – 2021 

Member, Biden-Harris Administration’s COVID-19 Advisory Board, 2020 

Executive Advisor for Programs and Policy, LIVESTRONG Foundation, 2011 – 2016 

Director of Regional Programs, Global Health, American Cancer Society, 2006 – 2011 

International Development Fellow, Catholic Relief Services, 2005 

Health Programs Manager, California Division, American Cancer Society, 2001 – 2004 

Research Associate, Center for Health Policy, Stanford University, 2000 – 2001 

Medical English Editor & Instructor, Ehime University School of Medicine, 1999 – 2000 

Pace Called Out The Lack Of Diversity Among The Trump Administration’s COVID-19 Taskforce. “‘I don't think we've had too many honest conversations as to why women are left out in the first place. It's based on this fundamental lack of confidence in what they can bring to the table,’ says Loyce Pace, president and the executive director of Global Health Council, a coalition of academic institutions, think tanks and groups in the global health sector. ‘To exclude someone — that's a choice.’” [NPR, 6/24/20] 

In An Interview, Pace Emphasized The Importance Of Valuing Diverse Leadership Perspectives. “The thing we have to avoid is feeling like everyone is just checking a box. It’s not only important to have a woman or someone from the ‘global south’ on your board or executive team, you need to recognize the value of diverse perspectives and that they can bring new contributions to the table that enhance your organization’s impact.” [Women in Global Health, 1/19/17] 

Pace Has Used Her Role At The Global Health Council To Advocate For Racial Justice And The Decolonization Of Global Health Practices. “In recent months Pace, with GHC, has advocated on a wide range of areas, including racial health justice, decolonising global health, global health security, and the COVID-19 response in the USA and globally. She was vocal in warning about the harms of the USA's WHO withdrawal under the Trump administration and in stressing the importance of continued global health investments…” [The Lancet, 12/11/20] 

Pace Tweeted Her Support For Decolonizing International Development And Improving Equitable Global Health Practices.

                                                             [Loyce Pace Twitter, 2/14/21] 

Pace Called For Greater Action Addressing Racial Inequities Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic.

                         [UHC2030 Civil Society Engagement Mechanism Twitter, 12/11/20] 

Pace Wrote A Blog Post Discussing Racism In The Global Health Sector. “…Would-be bosses assumed I didn’t know enough about the priorities, even though leaders had been hired at other organizations with little to no background in health or development. Decision-makers seemed unsure how I could handle the spotlight and responsibility, despite having worked for one of the most notorious figures at a historical time. How would I manage, they thought, and I suppose they were right. After all, how many of ‘me’ were out there, anyway? How many of us survived all the structural barriers put in front of us, regardless of smarts or scholarships, to emerge with some semblance of real opportunity? No, I’m not supposed to be here. I’m not supposed to have made it out of the ‘hood and now lead an organization, run panels with members of Congress, or meet with the head of World Health Organization. There are many more of me that get left behind.” [Global Health Council, 6/22/20] 

Pace Often Reflects On Her Upbringing Facing Health Inequities And How Her Experiences Inform Her Approach To Global Health Work. “I believe firmly that health is wealth. Coming from an inner-city in the U.S. with the typical lack of quality services and infrastructure, I saw firsthand how difficult it was for people to live healthy lifestyles and prevent disease. It wasn’t about choice, it was about access…It was obvious to me how this led to other social and economic setbacks in our community, so I was determined to focus on health and wellness as a baseline of growth and opportunity.” [Women in Global Health, 1/19/17]