Over and Out

by Alanna Shaikh · 2009-08-31 18:26:00 UTC
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Today is my last day as global health editor at Change.org. I wanted to take this chance to thank everyone who made this blog happen with me.

First of all, I want to thank you - there is no blog without readers. Your questions and comments were a constant flow of new insight into global health ideas. I am a smarter person because of them.

Michael Keizer shared his rigorous analysis of health and human rights, served as a cheerleaders and a sounding board, and never let me forget why writing a blog like this matters.

Lillian Gu wrote our weekly highlights when I was too self-conscious to do it, and her constant feedback on what was working and what wasn't helped me improve our content across the board. She also put up with an awful lot of my google-chat ranting about kids these days.

Mara Gordon enriched the blog with her media connections and field perspective. She shared unique on-the-ground views, and provided useful insight on global health in the mainstream media.

Mariam Mostamandy, our community development intern, supported dialogue and debate on global health issues. She sought out and spotlighted the comment of the week, and made sure that every got their charity gifts.

Incia Zaffar sought out new ways for us to take action on global health, including protesting the travel ban on people with AIDS, supporting the Millennium Development goals, and pushing our elected leaders to do better.

It's been a real joy writing here, and I will miss it. I have some exciting new opportunities coming up, though, so it's a logical point of parting. If you want to keep up with my new ventures, you can track me through my home page at www.alannashaikh.com.

Alanna Shaikh
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