
Eileen Ziemann (she/her) is an Associate Consultant at SEEK Development. She brings diverse experience in policy advocacy, project management, and mixed-methods research, gained through work on global health initiatives, particularly non-communicable diseases, across academia, the private sector, non-profits, and international organizations in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
At SEEK, she is passionate about shaping evidence-informed strategies that drive lasting change in global development, particularly in the cross-cutting areas of health, gender, and climate.
Previously, Eileen worked as a Patient Community Specialist at James Lind Care, where she managed and expanded the German patient community Forschungspanel, gaining experience in digital health services, community engagement, and clinical trials. At the World Diabetes Foundation, she authored a rapid review on diabetes in humanitarian settings, contributing data-driven program recommendations. She also supported UNRIC’s public communications team and contributed to childhood cancer awareness campaigns at KidzCanZimbabwe. Eileen began her career at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, supporting academic operations and public relations.
Eileen holds an M.Sc. in Global Health specializing in Disaster Risk Management from the University of Copenhagen, a B.A. in International Relations and Social Sciences from the University of Erfurt, and is a certified Anesthesia Technician trained at Hannover Medical School.