Rachel Kopajtic
Finance Director - USAID Accelerate Project & Project Administrator - JHU - Infectious Diseases
Professional Overview
Rachel Kopajtic is an accomplished finance and operations professional with over 18 years of experience in the international development and healthcare sectors. She currently serves as the Finance Director for the USAID Accelerate Project and the Project Administrator for the Infectious Diseases division at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
As the Finance Director for the USAID Accelerate Project, Rachel is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance management. In her role as the Project Administrator for the Infectious Diseases division at Johns Hopkins, she manages a wide range of administrative and operational tasks to support the division's research and programmatic initiatives.
Career Progression
Prior to her current positions, Rachel held various finance and operations roles with increasing responsibility at Jhpiego, a global health non-profit organization. She served as the Finance Manager at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Finance Team Leader for the Southern Africa Region and Global Program Operations at Jhpiego, and progressed through several other finance and program coordination roles within the organization.
Academic Background
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in International Studies with a focus on Economic Development.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial management and reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Grants and contract administration
- Project and operations management
- International development and global health programming
- Collaborative leadership and cross-functional coordination
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Rachel has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting the mission and goals of the organizations she has served. She has played a key role in the successful implementation of numerous projects and initiatives, contributing to improved financial management, operational efficiency, and overall organizational impact.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in finance, operations, and global health, Rachel Kopajtic is a valuable asset to the USAID Accelerate Project and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her proven track record of excellence, coupled with her strategic thinking and collaborative leadership, position her as a highly effective professional who continues to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact in her field.
