Sunita Grote is the Innovation Fund Manager at UNICEF’s Office of Innovation, based in New York. The Innovation Fund is supporting early-stage projects that explore how open source technology can improve the lives of children and young people. Prior to working on the Innovation Fund, Sunita facilitated the expansion of private sector support of UNICEF Innovation projects. Previously, Sunita spent 10 years working in the global HIV and health response, managing grants and technical support for community leaders and organizations working with marginalized groups. She has a background in innovative financing for development and a Master in Business Administration from INSEAD.