

Rob Rosenbaum
Co-founder of Project Resource Optimization and former USAID employee who discussed triage, cost-effectiveness, and efforts to sustain humanitarian and health programs across multiple countries.
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Nov 30, 2025 • 22min
November 30, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode
Simona Fultin, a field correspondent, shares insights from Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon amid a fragile political situation, highlighting locals' hopes for peace. Rob Rosenbaum, co-founder of Project Resource Optimization, discusses preserving humanitarian programs post-USAID's closure and the urgent need for cost-effective strategies in health initiatives. Jim Morrison, a high-altitude skier, recounts his historic descent of Everest's Super Direct route, emphasizing the thrill and challenges faced while skiing in extreme conditions.

Jun 5, 2025 • 36min
Racing to Preserve Life-saving USAID Programs with the Project Resource Optimization Team
In this engaging discussion, Rob Rosenbaum and Caitlin Tulloch, both from the Project Resource Optimization (PRO) team, share their insights into preserving vital USAID programs amid funding cuts. They delve into innovative strategies for prioritizing health and humanitarian initiatives, emphasizing the importance of cost-effectiveness in project selection. Their experiences in international health work bring humor to the conversation, revealing the unpredictability of the field. They also touch on the need for political reforms to enhance U.S. foreign policy impact.


