About Smarter Lincs
Built to Bridge. Designed to Deliver.
We exist at the intersection of ambition and action — connecting the right partners, in the right places, at the right time to drive meaningful global development outcomes.
40+
Countries Reached
200+
Active Partners
15+
Years Combined Experience
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Global Sectors
Our Story
From insight to impact — a new kind of development partner
Smarter Lincs was founded on a simple but powerful observation: the biggest barriers to global development are rarely a lack of resources or expertise — they are a lack of connection. The right knowledge exists. The right institutions exist. What's missing is the bridge.
We built Smarter Lincs to be that bridge. Drawing on decades of combined experience across health systems, technology, research, and international development, our team has worked at the frontlines of global change — and we know what it takes to turn partnerships into progress.
Today, we work with governments, NGOs, private sector leaders, and academic institutions across more than 40 countries, providing the strategic linkage, technical expertise, and implementation support needed to move from vision to verifiable impact.
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Countries Reached
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To accelerate global development outcomes by creating smarter, more strategic connections between the people, institutions, and resources that drive lasting change.
Our Vision
A world where no development initiative fails for lack of the right partner — where knowledge flows freely, capacity is built sustainably, and impact is measured and multiplied.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Strategic Integrity
We prioritize the right connections over the convenient ones — always guided by what will genuinely advance development outcomes.
Evidence-Based Action
Every recommendation we make is grounded in data, research, and real-world experience — not assumptions or ideology.
Inclusive Partnership
We believe the best solutions emerge when diverse voices — local and global, public and private — are genuinely at the table.
Sustained Commitment
We don't just make introductions. We stay engaged, track outcomes, and ensure that partnerships deliver on their promise.
Adaptive Innovation
The development landscape is always changing. We embrace new tools, technologies, and approaches to stay ahead of the curve.
Transparent Accountability
We hold ourselves to the same standards of measurement and accountability that we bring to every partnership we facilitate.
Leadership
Experienced leaders. Global perspective.
Our leadership team brings together decades of expertise across global health, technology, policy, and international development.
Dr. Chewe Luo
Chief Executive Officer
30+ years leading global health initiatives across all regions of the world - including Asia & Africa. Former UNICEF Global Leader, and Current Africa CDC Senior Advisor.
Marcus Delacroix
Chief Strategy Officer
Former USAID senior advisor with deep expertise in public-private partnerships and development finance.
Dr. Priya Nair
Head of Technology & Data
AI and data systems specialist with a background in digital health transformation and national data infrastructure.
James Okonkwo
Director of Partnerships
Built and managed partner networks spanning 30+ countries for leading multilateral development organizations.
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Let's explore how Smarter Lincs can help your organization build the right connections and drive lasting impact.