Tessa Younger, MS

The majority of Tessa’s professional experience has focused on improving care delivery and outcomes for individuals living with sickle cell disease, primarily through the establishment of innovative public-private partnerships. In 2018, she interned at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to support the launch of its Cure Sickle Cell initiative, as well as the coordination of its Women’s Health Maternal Morbidity & Mortality Working Group. Most recently, Tessa served the American Society of Hematology as manager of the SCD Coalition, where she led the strategic planning and daily operations of a diverse alliance representing more than 100 organizations dedicated to combating challenges for individuals with sickle cell disease. Tessa is thrilled to continue supporting the sickle cell disease community in this new role and contribute to St. Jude Global’s mission.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in government from William & Mary and a master’s degree in bioethics from Harvard Medical School.

Tessa is a proud native of the greater Washington D.C.-Maryland/Virginia area. Outside of work, she enjoys listening to music. to live music, practicing yoga, and spending time outside with her cat, Rutherford