Sexual and Reproductive Health, including HIV and AIDS:

Botswana National Gender and HIV Analysis

Shelah directed a PEPFAR mandated gender and HIV analysis in Botswana that included a full desk review, literature synthesis, analysis of all existing quantitative data on HIV and AIDS, and collection of primary qualitative data. She designed a qualitative inquiry using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with community beneficiaries and In-depth Interviews (IDIs) with service providers to identify gender-related drivers of HIV and barriers to prevention and care in PEPFAR priority regions of Botswana. Shelah coordinated stakeholders, managed the research team, and led writing on the report presenting evidence-based recommendations to mitigate gender-related barriers to improve access to HIV testing, treatment, and adherence.

UNAIDS Estimates Workshop 

In collaboration with workshop facilitators, Shelah reshaped the design and delivery of UNAIDS biennial technical workshops (eleven workshops in eight regions). These workshops train country teams in the current version of Spectrum software for the purpose of producing national and sub-national HIV estimates.

Online Gender and M&E Online Course  

Shelah directed the development and implementation of the first online curriculum for Gender and M&E of Health Programs and Policies. This course was adapted by UNICEF and required for all field office staff in 2017.