User:Linda Awuor Oloo

Linda Awuor Oloo (born 3rd July 1981) is a Kenyan junior researcher and programmes specialist. She has been involved in the health and demographic surveillance at the African Population and Health Research Center in different capacities in the pioneer project, Nairobi Health and Demographic Surveillance system (NUHDSS).

Early Lifeand education Linda grew up in rural Siaya district (now Siaya County) where she attended Usingo Primary school and proceeded to Lwak Girls' High School before dropping out due to lack of school fees and proceeding to the nearby day school, Nyan'ganga Secondary where she completed her KCSE. Linda obtained undergraduate and post graduate degrees from the University of Nairobi. She later won the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship to pursue a Master of Science degree in Global Health and Policy at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom.

Career''' Linda started her research career as a Field Interviewer at APHRC, later working as a Team Leader, a Field Supervisor and a Field Coordinator. She is passionate about research and evidence and its use in transforming lives. Linda is passionate in programmes that work towards improving the lives of special groups.

Views Linda identifies as a Christian and she believes this belief does not contradict her support for pro life views and support of LGBTQI population.