Executive Staff
Nancy Birdsall, President
president@cgdev.org
Nancy Birdsall is the founding President of the Center for Global Development. Prior to launching the Center, Birdsall served for three years as Senior Associate and Director of the Economic Reform Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her work at Carnegie focused on issues of globalization and inequality, as well as on the reform of the international financial institutions. From 1993 to 1998, Birdsall was Executive Vice-President of the Inter-American Development Bank, the largest of the regional development banks, where she oversaw a $30 billion public and private loan portfolio. Before joining the Inter-American Development Bank, Birdsall spent 14 years in research, policy, and management positions at the World Bank, most recently as Director of the Policy Research Department.
Ms. Birdsall is the author, co-author, or editor of more than a dozen books and monographs, including, most recently, Delivering on Debt Relief: From IMF Gold to a New Aid Architecture, Population Matters: Demographic Change, Economic Growth and Poverty in the Developing World, Washington Contentious: Economic Policies for Social Equity in Latin America, and New Markets, New Opportunities? Economic and Social Mobility in a Changing World. She has also written more than 75 articles for books and scholarly journals published in English and Spanish. Shorter pieces of her writing have appeared in dozens of U.S. and Latin American newspapers and periodicals.
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Ruth Levine, Vice President for Programs and Operations, and Senior Fellow
rlevine@cgdev.org
Ruth Levine is an internationally recognized expert on global health and health policy. She is a health economist with more than 15 years of experience designing and assessing the effects of social sector programs in Latin America, Eastern Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. As CGD vice president for programs and operations, she is a member of the Center’s senior management team. She is also a CGD senior fellow and leads the Center’s work on global health policy, including chairing a series of working groups on key policy and finance constraints to the effective use of donor funding for health programs in low-income countries.
Sarah Marchal Murray, Deputy Director of Institutional Advancement
smmurray@cgdev.org
Sarah Marchal Murray is Deputy Director of Institutional Advancement. In this role she is the point person, collaborating with senior staff and board members, on initiatives aimed at engaging the philanthropic community; including individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations interested in the work of and supporting CGD’s mission. Marchal Murray brings to the Center over ten years of experience working with economic and social development organizations, in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, most recently as Director of Development for WaterAid America. In this capacity she lead the institutional development and capacity building, as well as communications and marketing strategy for the development of U.S. operations. Marchal Murray was formerly an Executive Director with Community Counselling Service (CCS), an international fundraising consulting and management firm. While at CCS, her client work included conducting planning studies and assessments and designing and managing campaigns for clients in the healthcare, education, international service, and cultural arenas. Former clients include; The Center for Autistic Children, Fundación Vamos México, Jewish Home and Hospital Healthcare System, Jardín Sur Foundation, The Diocese of Brooklyn and The Drawing Center; amongst others. Early in her career she worked as a media and political consultant. Marchal Murray is a former United States Peace Corps volunteer in Guyana, and is a graduate of Villanova University. She earned her Master's degree at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).
Lindsay Coshatt, Assistant to the President
lcoshatt@cgdev.org
Lindsay joined the Center in July. She relocated from Charlotte NC to where she taught second grade through Teach for America. Prior to teaching, Lindsay received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Sewanee: The University of the South. As an undergraduate, she interned with the Children’s Defense Fund and in the Office of Senator Saxby Chambliss.
Peter Gardner, Special Assistant to the President
pgardner@cgdev.org
Peter provides Nancy Birdsall with programmatic, logistical, and research support. Peter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Swarthmore College. Prior to joining CGD, Peter provided research support at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in their Division of International Security Studies. He also interned at the Scottish Parliament researching United Kingdom nuclear deterrence policies.
Ayah Mahgoub, Program Coordinator to the President
amahgoub@cgdev.org
Ayah provides Nancy Birdsall with programmatic and research support. She joined the Center in August 2008 after completing a public interest fellowship at Phipps Community Development Corporation. Previously, she worked on the Economics of Education Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and on peace-building projects in Sudan. Ayah received a BA in Economics from Harvard University.
Casey Otto, Special Assistant to the Executive Office
cotto@cgdev.org
Casey joined the Executive Staff in November, 2008. Originally from Evanston, IL, he is a recent graduate of Wesleyan University where he received a B.A. in East Asian Studies. Casey took time off from school to work for Sen. Barack Obama’s Senatorial campaign and Sen. John Kerry’s Presidential campaign, and also served as Office Manager for the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization.
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Communications and Outreach Staff
Lawrence MacDonald, Vice President, Communications and Policy Outreach
lmacdonald@cgdev.org
Lawrence works to increase the policy impact of CGD's research and analysis by leading an integrated communications program that includes publications, media relations, government and NGO outreach, events, and online engagement. Before joining the Center in October 2004 he was a senior communications officer at the World Bank where he provided strategic communications advice to chief economists, coordinated the preparation of research publications and created the World Bank Research web site. He was founding editor of the Bank's Policy Research Report series and launched two innovative yet enduring web tools: the Bank's Online Media Briefing Center and the International AIDS Economic Network (IAEN), a virtual community. Prior to that he worked in East and Southeast Asia for 15 years as a reporter and editor for The Asian Wall Street Journal, Agence France Presse, and Asiaweek Magazine.
Sarah Jane Staats, Deputy Director for Outreach and Policy
sjstaats@cgdev.org
Sarah Jane Staats is deputy director for outreach and policy at the Center for Global Development where she is responsible for initiatives aimed at engaging the development policy community, including policymakers and nongovernmental organizations, in the Center's research and other programs. Before joining the Center, Sarah Jane worked at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and for InterAction, a coalition of 160 U.S.-based international development and humanitarian NGOs. Sarah Jane coordinated InterAction’s U.S. bilateral development assistance efforts, including work on the Millennium Challenge Account.
Heather Haines, Events Manager
hhaines@cgdev.org
Heather is responsible for managing seminars and events for the Center as part of the communications team. Before joining CGD, she worked with Barnes & Noble promoting community outreach and author events, as well as with Miramax Films. Heather received her Master’s degree in literature from the University of North Texas and holds a B.A. in English from the University of Oklahoma.
John Osterman, Publications Coordinator
josterman@cgdev.org
John Osterman joined the Center in April. As Publications Coordinator he is responsible for overseeing the production of the Center's books, working papers, and briefs. A native of the metropolitan area, John is returning to D.C. from the University of Virginia, where he has earned an M.A. in Anthropology. Prior to his graduate studies, John was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mauritania, spent time studying the archaeology of the mid-Atlantic and South Africa, and worked as a Communications Associate for a D.C.-based non-profit. He holds a B.A. from the University of Mary Washington.
Dave Colner, Database Manager
dcolner@cgdev.org
Dave joined CGD in August, 2007. He is a recent graduate of Ohio State University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in International Development Studies. As an undergraduate, Dave worked for the Women’s Health and Osteoarthritis Initiatives at the Ohio State Medical Center assisting in research and database management. During his senior year he traveled to DC as a John Glenn Fellow. While in DC he interned at OneWorld United States. At CGD Dave works with the Online Communications Manager, IT Manager, and the Deputy Director of Institutional Advancement to implement and maintain constituent management systems and support fundraising and communications objectives.
Ben Edwards, Media Relations Coordinator
bedwards@cgdev.org
Ben supports the communications team with on-line communications and media relations. He earned a BA in English from Franklin and Marshall College. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Ben studied Czech culture in Prague for a semester. He is currently pursuing an MA in Communications from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to CGD, Ben worked with International Arts and Artists, where he assisted with marketing and communications.
Joel Meister, Outreach and Policy Assistant
jmeister@cgdev.org
Joel is an Outreach and Policy Assistant at the Center for Global Development, supporting CGD's policy engagement with relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations to increase the policy impact of the Center's research. Prior to joining CGD in February, 2008, Joel worked in the Communications Department of the Joe Biden for President Campaign. He is a recent graduate of the George Washington University, with a B.A. cum laude in International Affairs. As an undergraduate, Joel built on his understanding of politics and policymaking working at the political action committee of former Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner and in the office of Congressman Ben Chandler.
Lindsay Morgan, Policy Analyst
lmorgan@cgdev.org
Lindsay Morgan serves as Policy Analyst for the Center for Global Development, researching and writing short literature surveys, policy briefs and other rapid-turnaround briefing materials in response to requests from senior managers in private foundations. Prior to assuming the position she served as Publications Associate, responsible for overseeing the production of the Center’s books, briefs and working papers. Prior to joining CGD, Lindsay served as Assistant Editor of The Middle East Journal. She also served on the communications team at Sojourners, a progressive faith-based organization in Washington, D.C.
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Finance and Administration Staff
Ellen Mackenzie, Director of Finance
emackenzie@cgdev.org
Ellen Mackenzie is the Center's Director of Finance. She manages and leads administrative, business planning, accounting, budgeting, human resource, and information technology efforts of the organization. Most recently, Ellen was the director of finance and operations at the Global Fund for Children (GFC). Prior to joining GFC, Ellen was the budget director at the Advocacy Institute and ran the global population project at the Communications Consortium Media Center. In 2000, Ellen was awarded a grant to explore how technology can be used to increase organizational effectiveness. Her research plans were acquired by a venture philanthropy organization. She brings with her more than ten years of experience working with nonprofit organizations. Ellen has a bachelor's degree in business management from New York University.
Jeff Garland, Information Technology Manager
jgarland@cgdev.org
Jeff Garland is the Information Technology Manager. He has an educational background in Computer Electronics. He worked as a consultant for numerous DOD migrations and upgrade projects. He worked on the network design team with propriety software installs on Capitol Hill traveling to representative’s district offices. He has since held System Engineering positions for multiple nonprofits. Prior to joining CGD, Jeff was the IT team lead responsible for supporting the network infrastructure for a local nonprofit with five international field offices. Jeff is a certified Systems Engineer and ITIL certified.
Cary Myers, Systems Administrator
cmyers@cgdev.org
Cary comes from USDA where he supported the Office of the Secretary as well as several other executive agencies within USDA. While at USDA he designed and implemented SharePoint to support the Chief Information Officer. Prior to working for USDA Cary was employed by a government consulting firm. Before his IT career Cary attended culinary school where he was trained in classic French technique. Cary holds an ITIL and Microsoft certification.
Luke Easley, Finance and Human Resource Manager
leasley@cgdev.org
Luke Easley joined the Center in 2007 and serves as the Finance and Human Resources Manager. He has over eight years experience in business operations and human resources, and recently obtained a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification for the Society for Human Resources Management. He is also a member of the HR Association of the National Capital Area.
Dana Alsen, Office Manager
dalsen@cgdev.org
Dana is the Center’s Office Manager. Originally from Illinois, Dana attended Emory University where she graduated with a BA in political science. While pursuing her undergraduate degree she focused primarily on global public policy and studied abroad at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Dana moved to Washington, DC for an internship with the Immigrant Women Program at Legal Momentum.
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Program Staff
Ruth Levine, Vice President for Programs and Operations
rlevine@cgdev.org
Ruth Levine is an internationally recognized expert on global health and health policy. She is a health economist with more than 15 years of experience designing and assessing the effects of social sector programs in Latin America, Eastern Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. As CGD vice president for programs and operations, she is a member of the Center’s senior management team. She is also a CGD senior fellow and leads the Center’s work on global health policy, including chairing a series of working groups on key policy and finance constraints to the effective use of donor funding for health programs in low-income countries.
Nandini Oomman, Director, HIV/AIDS Monitor, and Senior Program Associate
noomman@cgdev.org
Nandini Oomman joined CGD in March 2006 as the director of the HIV/AIDS Monitor, which tracks the effectiveness of the three main aid responses to the epidemic: the Global Fund, the HIV/AIDS Africa MAP program of the World Bank, and the U.S. President’s Emergency Program For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Nandini manages the initiative and oversees much of the research program that underpins it. She has more than 15 years of public health research, program and policy experience, with emphasis on population, reproductive health and HIV/AIDS.
Rachel Nugent, Deputy Director, Global Health Program
rnugent@cgdev.org
Rachel is a senior associate in CGD’s Global Health Programs. She provides economic and policy expertise to support HPRN Working Groups, manages CGD programs on Population and Economic Development, and conducts research on other global health topics. She has 25 years of experience as a development economist, managing and carrying out research and policy analysis in the fields of health, agriculture and the environment. Prior to joining CGD, Rachel worked at the Population Reference Bureau, the Fogarty International Center of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. She also served as associate professor and chair of the economics department at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Rachel’s publications include a range of topics, from the cost-effectiveness of non-communicable disease interventions and health impacts of fiscal policies to impacts of microcredit on the environment in developing countries and economic impacts of transboundary diseases and pests.
Sheila Herrling, Senior Policy Analyst - MCA Monitor
sherrling@cgdev.org
Sheila rejoined the Center in October 2005. She works with Steve Radelet on the Center’s MCA Monitor initiative. Before becoming senior policy analyst, Sheila served as Director of Communications and Policy for the Center. Prior to joining the Center, she served as Deputy Director for the Office of Development Policy at the U.S. Treasury Department, where she provided policy advice on U.S. engagement in the multilateral development banks, strengthening development effectiveness, results measurement and country growth and poverty reduction strategies. Sheila has extensive experience in Africa, where she served as Advisor to the U.S. Executive Director to the African Development Bank in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Prior to joining the U.S. Treasury, she worked at the Academy for Educational Development (AED) on basic education programs in Latin America. Sheila received her M.A. in International Development from American University and a B.A in Economics from William Smith College.
Danielle Kuczynski, Program Coordinator
dKuczynski@cgdev.org
Danielle Kuczynski joined the Center in September 2007. Prior to joining the Center, Danielle worked in Tanzania with the University of Toronto's HIV/AIDS Initiative - Africa as a Knowledge Network Officer. In addition to other overseas experience, her work in the public sector includes a 2006 Policy Analyst post with the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion. In 2005, Danielle completed an MSc in International Health Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science where she wrote her dissertation in South Africa examining perceived barriers to antiretroviral adherence. Additionally, she holds a BSc in Honors Psychology from the University of Western Ontario.
Christina Droggitis, Program Coordinator
CDroggitis@cgdev.org
Christina joined the Center in April 2009. She is a graduate of New York University with a B.A. in Comparative Politics. Before joining the center, she spent two years in Tanzania with the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative, where she worked collaboratively to strengthen the health care system and expand access to care and treatment programs for people living with HIV/AIDS. As an undergraduate, Christina studied in both Ghana and Spain, and also gained conflict assessment research experience as an intern with the Fund for Peace. At the Center, Christina works with the HIV/AIDS Monitor team.
Kristie Latulippe, Program Coordinator
klatulippe@cgdev.org
Kristie joined the Health Team at the Center in July 2008. Prior to joining the CGD, Kristie worked for the Global Economy & Development program at the Brookings Institution managing projects & outreach for 2 years. Her overseas experience includes interning with the country office of UNICEF Nepal developing a research protocol and evaluation framework for an HIV/AIDS prevention program. From 2000-2002, Kristie served as a Peace Corps volunteer for a local government office in Nepal supporting the implementation of UNDP health and education programs. In 2005, Kristie completed an MPH in International Health and Development at the Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine where she focused on policy & planning for infectious disease and nutrition programming. Additionally, she holds a BS in Biology from Providence College.
Scott Kniaz, Program Coordinator
skniaz@cgdev.org
Scott joined CGD in July 2008 as a program coordinator on the Global Health Team. Previously, Scott worked as a research analyst for BIO Ventures for Global Health, where he examined incentive mechanisms and business models to spur biopharmaceutical innovation for diseases disproportionately affecting the developing world. He specifically focused efforts on advance market commitments, priority review vouchers and intellectual property issues. Scott received his BA in International Relations and Economics from Tufts University, graduating with honors in the Spring of 2006.
Robin Kraft, Program Coordinator
rkraft@cgdev.org
Robin works with David Wheeler on issues related to climate change, including deforestation and clean energy. He joined CGD in August 2007 after completing a Masters in Development Economics at Sciences Po Paris. His thesis evaluated the economic impact of temporary Colombian migration to Spain and was supported by the International Organization for Migration in Bogotá and the Universidad Externado de Colombia, where he taught for a semester. Robin received a BA from UC Berkeley in History, focusing on the Cold War and the USSR, and subsequently worked as a freelance journalist and editor in San Francisco and Paris.
Cindy Prieto, Program Coordinator
cprieto@cgdev.org
Cindy works with David Roodman on the Commitment to Development Index as well as supporting Nora Lustig’s work on the effect of the current financial crisis on developing countries. Cindy joined the Center in July 2007, assisting Liliana Rojas-Suarez with a workshop on improving access to financial services. Prior to joining CGD, Cindy served as the Managing Director of FACE AIDS, a national, student-run non-profit dedicated to raising student awareness about HIV/AIDS, and has interned at the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Cindy holds a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Political Science from Stanford University.
David Wendt, Policy Analyst
dwendt@cgdev.org
David joined the Center in June. He is working with the rest of the HIV/AIDS Monitor team to conduct comparative analysis on the effectiveness of The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the World Bank’s Multi-Country HIV/AIDS Program (MAP), and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Prior to joining the Center in June 2008, David worked as the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and a Research Team Manager with the Knowledge Services at the Institute of Development Studies in Brighton, UK. In both roles he conducted research and analysis around how processes of research communication could better inform development policy. David also has project experience working with the United Way in Philadelphia and with a variety of local NGOs in Uganda. He received a BA from NYU and an MPhil from the Institute of Development Studies.
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Research Assistants
Paolo Abarcar, Research Assistant
pabarcar@cgdev.org
Paolo Abarcar supports the research efforts of Steve Radelet and Michael Clemens. Prior to joining CGD, he studied at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines where he graduated with a degree in Economics (Honors) and Development Studies. His experience includes interning at the National Economic Development Authority in Manila to work on issues related to population and health. Before moving to the US, Paolo also taught part-time at the Economics Department of the Ateneo and was a research assistant.
Veronica Gonzales, Research Assistant
vgonzales@cgdev.org
Veronica Gonzales supports the research of senior fellow, Liliana Rojas-Suarez. Prior to joining CGD, Veronica was a research assistant in the Centro de Investigacion de la Universidad del Pacifico on issues related to education, and has worked on projects on health and rural youth. She was also a teaching assistant in econometrics II, microeconomics II and private project evaluation at the Universidad del Pacifico. Veronica studied Economics at the Universidad del Pacifico (Lima-Peru) and graduated seventh in her class in 2008.
Dan Hammer, Research Assistant
dhammer@cgdev.org
Dan works with David Wheeler on the Confronting Climate Change Initiative, as well as with Nancy Birdsall on research regarding income distribution and the middle class. Dan joined the center after a one-year adventure in the South Pacific as a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, where he studied the interaction between canoe culture and development. Dan is a graduate of Swarthmore College. He was a Lang Opportunity Scholar, using the social action grant to support the efforts of firefighters in developing communities. He graduated with high honors in economics and mathematics.
Matt Hoffman, Research Assistant
mhoffman@cgdev.org
Matt works with David Wheeler on the Confronting Climate Change Initiative, assessing the sources, impacts, and policy implications of global warming. Before CGD, he studied at Duke University, where he graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Economics and Mathematics. While at Duke, Matt founded Project Waves, a program that seeks to educate students about coastal environments through surfing, sailing, and kayaking expeditions. He has also assisted efforts to survey and protect the coral reefs of Honduras’s Bay Islands.
Owen McCarthy, Research Assistant
mmccarthy@cgdev.org
Owen McCarthy works with Senior Fellows Mead Over and Vijaya Ramachandran, on HIV/AIDS policy and African private sector development, respectively. Before arriving at CGD, he was a student at Boston University where he graduated with a B.A Political Science and a minor in economics. While at BU, he was a research assistant for a number of projects, dealing variously with the determinants of British colonialism and the economics of rural Bengali potato markets.
Casey Dunning, Program & Research Assistant
cdunning@cgdev.org
Casey Dunning supports Senior Fellow Steve Radelet’s research on aid effectiveness and Liberia. Prior to joining CGD, Casey worked on gender and rule of law programs in Liberia with Emory University’s Institute for Developing Nations. She has interned as a research assistant with The Carter Center and the International Rescue Committee and has studied at Oxford University and Trinity College, Dublin. Casey graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in International Studies with a specialization in political economy.
Julia Sekkel, Research Assistant
sekkel@cgdev.org
Julia joined CGD in July as a research assistant working on trade policy. Before joining CGD she worked as a program assistant at the Inter-American Dialogue in the elaboration of a model of economic integration for the Western Hemisphere as well as provided technical assistance for the national report on the state of education in Brazil, which is being developed by the Partnership for Educational Revitalization in the Americas (PREAL). She also worked as a researcher at the Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA) – linked to the Brazilian Ministry of Planning – in Brasilia, where she conducted studies on innovation and its impacts on exports and firm performance of Brazilian manufacturing firms. Julia holds a BA and Masters degree in Applied Economics from the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil).
Lauren Young, Research Assistant
lyoung@cgdev.org
Lauren Young supports the research and institutional advancement efforts of Senior Fellow Todd Moss. Lauren joins CGD from Monrovia where she worked for the past year in Liberia facilitating projects related to returnee reintegration as a Grants Manager for the American Refugee Committee. She graduated from Stanford University with a BA in International Relations and honors in International Security Studies. Her other experience includes interning with an MCA threshold program in Tanzania, volunteering in a Congolese refugee camp in Zambia, and helping to launch a fundraising and awareness campaign called FACE AIDS.
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Interns
Julia Barmeier is assisting Visiting Fellow Ambassador John Simon with his research on social investment as a tool for international development. Julia joins the CGD from the Peace Corps where she spent two years working in Peru with women textile producers to improve their business practices. She graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in International Relations and Hispanic Studies. Her other experience includes leading development projects in Mexico and Honduras with the organization Amgios de las Americas and serving as an editor for academic and news publications at UPenn.
Laura Drachsler is the Online Communications Intern for the Center for Global Development, assisting with website management and social media research. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Studies in Women and Gender and is currently studying Communication Design in Northern Virginia. She also studied art and photography in a summer abroad program in Tuscany, Italy.
Eben Lazarus is assisting Research Fellow David Roodman with his work on the Commitment to Development Index and his Microfinance Open Book. Originally from Capitol Hill, he is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a degree in economics. He will spend the upcoming semester in Senegal, studying and working with a local microfinance organization. Prior to working at CGD, he has interned at the Supreme Court and with Senator Mary Landrieu.
Michael Manteris is assisting Fellow Liliana Rojas-Suarez in projects related to expanding access to financial services and financial services regulation in emerging economies. He is a Masters candidate at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies concentrating on Energy Policy and International Finance. Prior to joining CGD, Michael worked in economic consulting for LECG, LLC. He graduated cum laude from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University with a degree in International Political Economy.
Michelle Swearingen is the intern for the Communications team at CGD. She recently graduated from Georgetown Public Policy Institute with a Master’s in Public Policy, specializing in International Policy and Development. Michelle was recently selected as a Presidential Management Fellow Finalist, and is awaiting placement in the federal government to pursue her career in international development. Prior to joining CGD she interned at the Millennium Challenge Corporation as well as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Upekha Weerasinghe is interning for Ruth Levine and working on presenting a comprehensive framework of Global Health initiatives currently operating worldwide. She is a senior at the University of Chicago and is pursuing degrees in economics and international studies. Her other experiences include working for the Foundation of Goodness in tsunami-devastated Seenigama, Sri Lanka, and she recently helped to design a health awareness program for public school students in the South Side of Chicago.
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