Zhanna Abzaltynova is a detail-oriented program associate with more than a decade of experience supporting international organizations in administrative and operational roles. She brings strong cross-cultural communication skills, multilingual fluency, and a commitment to continuous learning to her work in global school meal data collection.
As Survey Associate for Asia and the Pacific at the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF), Zhanna helps coordinate outreach and data validation efforts across the region, ensuring high-quality contributions from government and partners.
Zhanna is based in Kazakhstan and holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language Teaching from the Kazakh University of International Relations & World Languages, a second Bachelor’s in Management from Almaty Management University, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden. She is currently pursuing a specialization in Digital Marketing & Media through Duke University Continuing Studies.
A lifelong learner, Zhanna is passionate about self-growth and personal development. In her free time, she enjoys photography, yoga, traveling, Zumba, and exploring languages and cultures.
