Dr. KL Dunkle is a social epidemiologist with over 20 years of experience in leading and supporting research on the prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), both in sub-Saharan Africa and globally. KL is deeply committed to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, particularly within LGBTQIA+ communities and people with disabilities. Their consultancy services include training, capacity development, survey design, quantitative research, mixed methods research, and impact evaluation.

Dr. KL Dunkle holds a BA summa cum laude in Biology and English from Case Western Reserve University, and an MPH in International Health and a PhD in Epidemiological Sciences both from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. They have co-authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles, as well as numerous technical reports, training curricula, and other research translation products. Known for their effective public speaking and facilitation skills, KL brings a warm sense of humour and deep expertise to their work, driven by a strong commitment to promoting knowledge from the Global South and amplifying the voices of the most marginalized.