Liz Hixson: The Lowest Cost Way to Save A Life

Summary:

In this episode, we speak to Liz Hixson. Liz works at New Incentives, a GiveWell top-rated charity that provides small cash incentives to caregivers in order to increase childhood vaccination rates. And it works. In Nothern Nigeria, New Incentives has saved thousands of lives from preventable diseases like whooping cough, measles, and pneumonia. She works as a Senior Communications and Development associate.

Some things we touch on in this episode:

• What it’s like being an Eastern Orthodox Christian working in a secular public health charity.

• The significance of addressing easily preventable diseases.

• The kinds of soft skills needed to excel in Communications well.

• Liz’s career advice for Christians who want to have an impact.