Alumni Profiles
The following are profiles of a few of our approximately 1300 distinguished alumni. They come from many distinct and different backgrounds and work in variety of organizations throughout the field of development.
Olga Morales
INE/ENE- Loans Execution and Disbursement ConsultantInter-American Development Bank
Past Positions: Project Manager, Consultant, Department of Sustainable Development for the Organization of American States; Intern, Department of Communications and Institutional Image for the Organization of American States; Junior Executive-Commercial and Marketing Analyst for Bien Raiz Bogota and System Technology Group's Operations Manager for IBM
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2012
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes- 2008
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Mario Gonzalez-Flores
Consultant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Carrie Slease
Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region
Opportunity International
Past Positions: Executive Director for Foundations for a Civil Society, Slovakia
Education:
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French, Duke University- 1989
Opportunity International
Past Positions: Executive Director for Foundations for a Civil Society, Slovakia
Education:
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French, Duke University- 1989
Jaime (Holland) Clark
Professional Development Manager
International Baccalaureate
Past Positions: Interim Director of Administration and Finance- ProParque for DAI; Program Support Specialist for DAI; Sr. Program Coordinator for DAI and CIMCAW Project Program Specialist for DAI
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2007
Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, University of North Carolina-Wilmington- 2002
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Past Positions: Senior Program and Evaluation Officer for the Eurasia Foundation; Regional Director, South Caucasus Program for the Eurasia Foundation; Business Development Contractor for Chemonics International and Peace Corps Volunteer in Kazakhstan.
Education:
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 2002
Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Vermont- 1994
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International Baccalaureate
Past Positions: Interim Director of Administration and Finance- ProParque for DAI; Program Support Specialist for DAI; Sr. Program Coordinator for DAI and CIMCAW Project Program Specialist for DAI
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2007
Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, University of North Carolina-Wilmington- 2002
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Rob O'Donovan
Director of Program Development
Eurasia FoundationPast Positions: Senior Program and Evaluation Officer for the Eurasia Foundation; Regional Director, South Caucasus Program for the Eurasia Foundation; Business Development Contractor for Chemonics International and Peace Corps Volunteer in Kazakhstan.
Education:
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 2002
Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Vermont- 1994
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Sharmila Sitther
Independent International Development Consultant
Past Positions: Professional Writing and Resource Development Consultant at Design Impact; Grant Writing Consultant at Thrive, DC; Conservation and Social Enterprise Fellow at Rare Conservation and Grant Writing Consultant at Reef Artisan Collaboration Initiative
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2006
Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Eastern University- 2002
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Past Positions: Professional Writing and Resource Development Consultant at Design Impact; Grant Writing Consultant at Thrive, DC; Conservation and Social Enterprise Fellow at Rare Conservation and Grant Writing Consultant at Reef Artisan Collaboration Initiative
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2006
Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Eastern University- 2002
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Jennifer Flowers
Project Manager, Project Design and Policy Analysis
International Baccalaureate
Past Positions: Project Manager for BaGa Maidi Tribal Development Trust; Student Monitoring and Evaluation Designer for CEDPA Bihar; RAISE Project Coordinator , Information Management for Society for Women's Health Research; Peace Corps China and Cameroon Volunteer
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Media Production, University of California, Santa Cruz- 2003
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International Baccalaureate
Past Positions: Project Manager for BaGa Maidi Tribal Development Trust; Student Monitoring and Evaluation Designer for CEDPA Bihar; RAISE Project Coordinator , Information Management for Society for Women's Health Research; Peace Corps China and Cameroon Volunteer
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Media Production, University of California, Santa Cruz- 2003
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Amanda Peltz
Gender Advisor, Office of HIV/AIDS
USAID
USAID
Kathryn (Kate) Fleming
Senior Health and Education Specialist
American Institutes for Research
Past Positions: Managing Associate for Weidemann Associates; HIV/AIDS Specialist for Plan USA, Program Associate for the Global AIDS Alliance and Program Manager for Keep a Child Alive
Education:
Certificate in Population and Reproductive Health, University of Michigan- 2005
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Russian Studies, Lehigh University- 1999
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American Institutes for Research
Past Positions: Managing Associate for Weidemann Associates; HIV/AIDS Specialist for Plan USA, Program Associate for the Global AIDS Alliance and Program Manager for Keep a Child Alive
Education:
Certificate in Population and Reproductive Health, University of Michigan- 2005
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Russian Studies, Lehigh University- 1999
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Ekawati Liu
Inclusion Consultant
World Bank PNPM Support Facility
Past Positions: Freelance Consultant; Research Associate, ASEAN Institute on Disability and Public Policy project for COTELCO at American University; Consultant for Handicap International Belgium and Adjunct Instructor for the Early Childhood Education Department at Guam Community College
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Master of Science in Deaf Education, McDaniel College- 2003
Bachelor of Science in Soil, Water and Environmental Conservation, University of Maryland, College Park- 1999
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World Bank PNPM Support Facility
Past Positions: Freelance Consultant; Research Associate, ASEAN Institute on Disability and Public Policy project for COTELCO at American University; Consultant for Handicap International Belgium and Adjunct Instructor for the Early Childhood Education Department at Guam Community College
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Master of Science in Deaf Education, McDaniel College- 2003
Bachelor of Science in Soil, Water and Environmental Conservation, University of Maryland, College Park- 1999
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Jessica Roach
Policy Associate
American Friends Service Committee
American Friends Service Committee
Past Positions: National Water Policy Coordinator and Senior Organizer for Food & Water Watch; Legislative Assistant and Project Manager for Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, US House of Representatives and Research Fellow at Centro de Investigaciones Economicas y Politicas de Accion Comunitaria
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government, University of Washington- 1999
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ACDI/VOCA
Past Positions: Chief of Party for Cardno Emerging Markets Group USA; Economic Development Advisor and Economic Development Program Manager, USAID CRDA for Mercy Corps; Project Officer, GEGI for BearingPoint/ARD and Assistant Proposal Manager for ARD, Inc.
Education:
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 2005
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Vermont- 1999
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Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government, University of Washington- 1999
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Monica Price
Co-Owner and Director of International Operations
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Hayden Aaronson
Technical Director, Enterprise DevelopmentACDI/VOCA
Past Positions: Chief of Party for Cardno Emerging Markets Group USA; Economic Development Advisor and Economic Development Program Manager, USAID CRDA for Mercy Corps; Project Officer, GEGI for BearingPoint/ARD and Assistant Proposal Manager for ARD, Inc.
Education:
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 2005
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Vermont- 1999
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Hilary Bennett
Manager, Conservation and Education Philanthropy
National Wildlife Federation
Past Positions: Grants Manager for American Forest Foundation; Executive Assistant, International Operations Coordinator and Biotechnology and Trade Policy Assistant for the U.S. Grains Council and Political and Economic Affairs Assistant for U.S. Department of State
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2012
Graduate Certificate in International Economic Relations, American University- 2009
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and French, Allegheny College- 2006
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National Wildlife Federation
Past Positions: Grants Manager for American Forest Foundation; Executive Assistant, International Operations Coordinator and Biotechnology and Trade Policy Assistant for the U.S. Grains Council and Political and Economic Affairs Assistant for U.S. Department of State
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2012
Graduate Certificate in International Economic Relations, American University- 2009
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and French, Allegheny College- 2006
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Elizabeth Bryan
Senior Research Analyst
International Food Policy Research Institute
Past Positions: Research Analyst and Senior Research Assistant at International Food Policy Research Institute; Short Term Consultant for the World Bank and Program Assistant, Latin American Program for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2007
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Wagner College- 2001
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U.S. Department of State
Past Positions: Program Analyst for the Office of Democracy and Governance at USAID; Private Equity Intern for Small Enterprise Assistance Funds; Research Assistant for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Advocacy Project Fellow for the Chintan Environmental Research & Action Group
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Maryland, College Park- 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Art History, University of Maryland, College Park- 2004
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International Food Policy Research Institute
Past Positions: Research Analyst and Senior Research Assistant at International Food Policy Research Institute; Short Term Consultant for the World Bank and Program Assistant, Latin American Program for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2007
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Wagner College- 2001
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Paul Columbini
Foreign Service OfficerU.S. Department of State
Past Positions: Program Analyst for the Office of Democracy and Governance at USAID; Private Equity Intern for Small Enterprise Assistance Funds; Research Assistant for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Advocacy Project Fellow for the Chintan Environmental Research & Action Group
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Maryland, College Park- 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Art History, University of Maryland, College Park- 2004
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Stephanie Shearer Cate
Executive Director
The Batonga Foundation
Past Positions: Corporate Language Trainer for Enel; Philanthropy Director for the American Women's Association of Rome
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- 2005
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The Batonga Foundation
Past Positions: Corporate Language Trainer for Enel; Philanthropy Director for the American Women's Association of Rome
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- 2005
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Heidi Wilson
Vice President of Program Development and Management
Strategic Applications International
Past Positions: Senior Project Manager for ONE; Program Manager and Program Associate for the National Association of City and County Health Officials and Director of Graphic Design and Post Production for Norstar Communications
Education:
Fellow, Public Health Leadership Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- 2010
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 2005
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Modern History, University of St. Andrews- 1997
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Strategic Applications International
Past Positions: Senior Project Manager for ONE; Program Manager and Program Associate for the National Association of City and County Health Officials and Director of Graphic Design and Post Production for Norstar Communications
Education:
Fellow, Public Health Leadership Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- 2010
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 2005
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Modern History, University of St. Andrews- 1997
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Anne Cramer
Co-Founder
TouchPoint Dashboard
Past Positions: Senior Consultant for the East Bay Group; Owner of Anicka Designs; Senior Project Leader for ACME Business Consulting and Director, Game Services for Exent Technologies
Education:
Master of Business Administration, Cornell University- 2001
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 1994
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, University of Southern California- 1992
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TouchPoint Dashboard
Past Positions: Senior Consultant for the East Bay Group; Owner of Anicka Designs; Senior Project Leader for ACME Business Consulting and Director, Game Services for Exent Technologies
Education:
Master of Business Administration, Cornell University- 2001
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 1994
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, University of Southern California- 1992
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Alexandra Barrantes
Social Protection Specialist
Organization of American States
Past Positions: Specialist for the Civil Identity Program of the Americas at the Organization of American States; Specialist for the Department for the Promotion of Governance/Unit for the Promotion of Democracy at the Organization of American States and Consultant/Project Assistant for the Secretariat for Integral Development at the Organization of American States
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2004
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Universidad del Salvador- 1999
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Organization of American States
Past Positions: Specialist for the Civil Identity Program of the Americas at the Organization of American States; Specialist for the Department for the Promotion of Governance/Unit for the Promotion of Democracy at the Organization of American States and Consultant/Project Assistant for the Secretariat for Integral Development at the Organization of American States
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2004
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Universidad del Salvador- 1999
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Suzanne Riger
Foundation Relations Coordinator
Plan International USA
Past Positions: Coordinator for the Dental Philanthropy Network; Fall Associate, Global Philanthropy for the Council on Foundations; Development Coordinator for the American Association of Endodontists Foundation and Director of Development for St. Pius V Parish and School
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business, Hospitality, Spanish and Labor Studies, University of Massachusetts at Amherst- 2005
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Plan International USA
Past Positions: Coordinator for the Dental Philanthropy Network; Fall Associate, Global Philanthropy for the Council on Foundations; Development Coordinator for the American Association of Endodontists Foundation and Director of Development for St. Pius V Parish and School
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business, Hospitality, Spanish and Labor Studies, University of Massachusetts at Amherst- 2005
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Chris Saenger
Program Officer
USAID
Past Positions: Program Manager for Social Impact; Compact Implementation Intern for the Millennium Challenge Corporation; Editor, Intercultural Management Quarterly for the American University Intercultural Management Institute and Associate Program Manager for World Learning
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Wesleyan College- 2001
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USAID
Past Positions: Program Manager for Social Impact; Compact Implementation Intern for the Millennium Challenge Corporation; Editor, Intercultural Management Quarterly for the American University Intercultural Management Institute and Associate Program Manager for World Learning
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Wesleyan College- 2001
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Bindi Jhaveri
USAID Community Connector Project Manager
BRAC Uganda
Past Positions: Business Development Manager, Uganda for Catholic Relief Services; Research Assistant for the United Nations Environment Programme; Program Assistant for Democracy International and Project Officer Intern for Social Impact
Education:
MA in International Development, American University- 2010
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BRAC Uganda
Past Positions: Business Development Manager, Uganda for Catholic Relief Services; Research Assistant for the United Nations Environment Programme; Program Assistant for Democracy International and Project Officer Intern for Social Impact
Education:
MA in International Development, American University- 2010
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Andres Lafe
Account Directormcgarrybowen
Past Positions: Management Supervisor for Y&R Brands; Account Supervisor for TBWA/Chiat/Day; Account Supervisor for Mad Dogs & Englishmen and Account Executive for Hanft Ranboy & Partners
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University
Master of Business Administration, American University
Bachelor of Arts in History, Colby College
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Past Positions: Management Supervisor for Y&R Brands; Account Supervisor for TBWA/Chiat/Day; Account Supervisor for Mad Dogs & Englishmen and Account Executive for Hanft Ranboy & Partners
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University
Master of Business Administration, American University
Bachelor of Arts in History, Colby College
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Meegan March
Business Development Specialist
RTI International
Past Positions: Program Manager for WorldBlu; Deputy Training Director for Peace Corps-Panama; Regional Leader and Community Development Promoter for Peace Corps-Panama and Program Assistant for the International Fund for Agricultural Development
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2001
Bachelor of Arts in English and Environmental Studies, St. Olaf College- 1997
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RTI International
Past Positions: Program Manager for WorldBlu; Deputy Training Director for Peace Corps-Panama; Regional Leader and Community Development Promoter for Peace Corps-Panama and Program Assistant for the International Fund for Agricultural Development
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2001
Bachelor of Arts in English and Environmental Studies, St. Olaf College- 1997
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Fernanda Soares
Consultant
Inter-American Development Bank
Inter-American Development Bank
Jose Martinez Diaz de Rivera
Deputy Director, New Media
SEIU
Past Positions: Campaign Manager for SEIU; Teaching Assistant for the Interamerican Defense College at American University; Research Associate for Global Integrity and Hispanic Community Liaison for Alamance-Burlington School System
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Universidad de las Americas- 2003
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SEIU
Past Positions: Campaign Manager for SEIU; Teaching Assistant for the Interamerican Defense College at American University; Research Associate for Global Integrity and Hispanic Community Liaison for Alamance-Burlington School System
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Universidad de las Americas- 2003
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Paul Hanscom
Account Executive/Executive Director
Ewald Consulting
Past Positions: Customer Relationship Management Unit for the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce and Project Specialist for the Bretton Woods Committee
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2004
Bachelor of Arts in International Service, American University
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Ewald Consulting
Past Positions: Customer Relationship Management Unit for the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce and Project Specialist for the Bretton Woods Committee
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2004
Bachelor of Arts in International Service, American University
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Mansi Shah
Research Associate
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
Munaye Tesfaye Makonnen
Microinsurance Program Officer
Oxfam America
Past Positions: Team Assistant for the International Finance Corporation; Intern for MicroRate; Research Intern for Oxfam America and Monitoring and Evaluation Intern for CEDPA
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Mathematics and French, Salem College- 2008
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Oxfam America
Past Positions: Team Assistant for the International Finance Corporation; Intern for MicroRate; Research Intern for Oxfam America and Monitoring and Evaluation Intern for CEDPA
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Mathematics and French, Salem College- 2008
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Hala Hanna
Global Leadership Fellow
World Economic Forum
Past Positions: Research and Teaching Assistant for the Center for International Development, Harvard University; Fellow for the Liberian Ministry of Planning and Economic Affairs; Junior Professional Associate for the World Bank and Development & Strategy Coordinator for BASSMA
Education:
Master of Arts in Public Policy, Harvard University- 2012
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, American University of Beirut- 2005
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World Economic Forum
Past Positions: Research and Teaching Assistant for the Center for International Development, Harvard University; Fellow for the Liberian Ministry of Planning and Economic Affairs; Junior Professional Associate for the World Bank and Development & Strategy Coordinator for BASSMA
Education:
Master of Arts in Public Policy, Harvard University- 2012
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, American University of Beirut- 2005
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Sarah (Langford) Stephens
Volunteer Coordinator
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
Past Positions: Americorps Member/Get HandsOn Program Manager for HandsOn Charlotte and Grassroots Marketing Intern for Women for Women International
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2010
Master of Theological Studies, Wesley Theological Seminary- 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Spanish, Centre College- 2007
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Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
Past Positions: Americorps Member/Get HandsOn Program Manager for HandsOn Charlotte and Grassroots Marketing Intern for Women for Women International
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2010
Master of Theological Studies, Wesley Theological Seminary- 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Spanish, Centre College- 2007
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Sarra Talib
Technical Cooperations Coordinator
EBRD
Past Positions: Winter Intern for the Inter-American Development Bank; Business Process Optimization Consultant for Shell Oil; Senior Business Consultant for IBM and Information Analyst for the World Bank
Education:
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance, George Washington University- 2004
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Past Positions: Winter Intern for the Inter-American Development Bank; Business Process Optimization Consultant for Shell Oil; Senior Business Consultant for IBM and Information Analyst for the World Bank
Education:
Master of Science in Development Management, American University- 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance, George Washington University- 2004
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Joanna Mantello
International Cooperation Specialist
USAID
USAID
Shawna MacCarthy Waugh
Mathematical Statistician
Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration
Douglas Kandt
Project Manager/Analyst/Accountant
Small Enterprise Assistant Funds
Past Positions: Project Analyst for Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant for the American Red Cross; Consultant for Partnership for Higher Education in Africa and Consultant for African Development Bank
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2008
Master of Science in Labor Studies, University of Massachusetts- 2002
Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics, Duke University- 1993
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Small Enterprise Assistant Funds
Past Positions: Project Analyst for Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant for the American Red Cross; Consultant for Partnership for Higher Education in Africa and Consultant for African Development Bank
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2008
Master of Science in Labor Studies, University of Massachusetts- 2002
Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics, Duke University- 1993
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Linden McBride
Graduate Student
Applied Economics, Cornell University
Past Positions: Volunteer for Full Cellar Farm; Senior Research Assistant for International Food Policy Research Institute; ReSAKss Intern for International Food Policy Research Institute and Editorial Assistant for the Foreign Policy Bulletin, Cambridge Journals
Experience:
Master in Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Master of Arts in American and British Literature, Marquette University- 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology, St. Mary's College in Maryland- 2003
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Applied Economics, Cornell University
Past Positions: Volunteer for Full Cellar Farm; Senior Research Assistant for International Food Policy Research Institute; ReSAKss Intern for International Food Policy Research Institute and Editorial Assistant for the Foreign Policy Bulletin, Cambridge Journals
Experience:
Master in Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Master of Arts in American and British Literature, Marquette University- 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology, St. Mary's College in Maryland- 2003
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Varsha Ramani
Senior Associate, International Activities
American Chemical Society
Past Positions: Social Media Coordinator for the International Commission on Dalit Rights; Corporate Communications Manager- Ascella Compliance for Microfinance International Corp. and Editor-in-Chief and Board Member for the Family Association of the International Monetary Fund
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Master of Arts in Mass Communication, AJK Mass Communication Centre- Jamia Millia Islamia- 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University- 2003
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American Chemical Society
Past Positions: Social Media Coordinator for the International Commission on Dalit Rights; Corporate Communications Manager- Ascella Compliance for Microfinance International Corp. and Editor-in-Chief and Board Member for the Family Association of the International Monetary Fund
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2011
Master of Arts in Mass Communication, AJK Mass Communication Centre- Jamia Millia Islamia- 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University- 2003
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David Isaac Stonehill
Democracy and Governance Office
USAID
Past Positions: Client Services Manager for Specialized Technology Resources-Responsible Sourcing; HIV/AIDS Initiative Specialist for Corporate Council on Africa; Microfinance Consultant for FINCA International and Human Resources Specialist for Akron
Education:
Master of Business Administration, American University- 2007
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2007
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USAID
Past Positions: Client Services Manager for Specialized Technology Resources-Responsible Sourcing; HIV/AIDS Initiative Specialist for Corporate Council on Africa; Microfinance Consultant for FINCA International and Human Resources Specialist for Akron
Education:
Master of Business Administration, American University- 2007
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2007
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Jordan Robinson Fulp
Evaluation Associate
LeCroy & Milligan Associates
LeCroy & Milligan Associates
Ajani Husbands
Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer
U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan
Past Positions: Commercial Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Political/Economic Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea and Director for the Mamelodi Project Documentary
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2007
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Stanford University- 2005
U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan
Past Positions: Commercial Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Political/Economic Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea and Director for the Mamelodi Project Documentary
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2007
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Stanford University- 2005
Blanka Homolova
Director, HIV/AIDS Programs
World Learning
Past Positions: Senior Technical Specialist for World Learning; Technical Adviser for Orbis International and Program Development Advisor and Consultant for John Snow Brazil
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2001
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, American University
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World Learning
Past Positions: Senior Technical Specialist for World Learning; Technical Adviser for Orbis International and Program Development Advisor and Consultant for John Snow Brazil
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2001
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, American University
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Lam Huynh
Program Quality Manager
Catholic Relief Services
Past Positions: Emergency Program Manager for Catholic Relief Services; Program Associate for FHI 360 (formerly AED); M&E Consultant for A2Z; Knowledge Management Consultant for ALCOMM and Senior Research Assistant for Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2009
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, St Edward's University- 2007
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Catholic Relief Services
Past Positions: Emergency Program Manager for Catholic Relief Services; Program Associate for FHI 360 (formerly AED); M&E Consultant for A2Z; Knowledge Management Consultant for ALCOMM and Senior Research Assistant for Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, American University- 2009
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, St Edward's University- 2007
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Lana Shehadeh
Research Officer
BBC Media Action- Ramallah, Palestinian Territories
Past Positions: Senior Researcher with Alpha, Economic Research Ministry of Planning, Legal Researcher UNICTR
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, Concentration in Development Economics, American University- 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, Florida Atlantic University
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BBC Media Action- Ramallah, Palestinian Territories
Past Positions: Senior Researcher with Alpha, Economic Research Ministry of Planning, Legal Researcher UNICTR
Education:
Master of Arts in International Development, Concentration in Development Economics, American University- 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, Florida Atlantic University
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