Dr. Rebecca Kirby

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Becca Kirby serves as a Research Assistant Professor and Lecturer at Kellogg’s Sustainability Social Impact Program, while also holding the position of Market Access Director at NEST360 (Newborn Essential Solutions Technologies). NEST360 aims to reduce preventable newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa by developing innovative technologies and scaling life-saving medical devices within health systems. Becca's involvement in market shaping activities facilitates the design of solutions that connect supply and demand in the marketplace facing high transaction costs and information gaps. Becca has collaborated with UNICEF to develop Target Product Profiles for newborn technologies in resource-limited settings, presented as a panelist in global webinars hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), and led market assessments across multiple African countries, culminating in the development of a global Newborn Technology Landscape report. Before her tenure at Kellogg, Becca worked as a consultant in Deloitte’s healthcare practice. She received her MBA from Kellogg and a BBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor Lecturer

— Present

Kellogg’s Sustainability Social Impact Program • Evanston, Illinois, USA

Teaches courses and leads research initiatives focused on sustainability and public health.

Market Access Director

— Present

NEST360 • Sub-Saharan Africa

Directs strategies to connect healthcare market supply and demand.

Consultant

— Present

Deloitte • Chicago, Illinois, USA

Provided consulting services in healthcare.

Awards

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Journal Article Working Paper Winner

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Financial Responsible Business Education Awards

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.