Chief Program Officer

• Aug 2022 - Present

Vice President of Programs

• Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

As an officer of the organization, John works alongside the CEO to manage enterprise-wide initiatives. John leads the global programs team, spanning five countries (Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, USA, Zambia). He is also the lead designer for Global Health Corp’s (GHC) leadership development curriculum.• EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT | Manage a diverse team (11 staff across 5 countries including 6 direct reports). • STRATEGIC VISION | Lead key initiatives including the development of GHC’s theory of change and strategic plan.• GOAL SETTING | Formalized annual priority setting process and developed quarterly goal review to track progress. • THOUGHT LEADERSHIP | Regularly represent GHC’s program and impact through writing and external workshop facilitation.• CURRICULUM DESIGN | Codified GHC’s approach to leadership development. Professionalized curriculum development process. Integrated adult learning principles and creative methodologies.• CONTENT CREATION | Designed new workshops and tools to promote effective management and leadership development.• FACILITATION | Facilitated quarterly training programs across all placement countries. Facilitated effective management workshops for partner organizations.• STAFFING EXCELLENCE | Prepared staff to facilitate new workshops through facilitator guides, videos, briefings and individualized coaching.• INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP | Co-designed and facilitated full-day workshop on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Executed strategy to extend DEI learning through the fellowship.• TRAINING MANAGEMENT | Oversaw implementation of five annual trainings across five countries, including annual Training Institute, a 2-week conference with 175 attendees. • PARTNER MANAGEMENT | Oversee annual recruitment and selection of 20 partner organizations to host fellows. • ONLINE LEARNING | Supported development and launch of GHC’s online platform accessible to 1,000+ alumni, to host discussions, post information and share resources.

Senior Director of Programs

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

Director of Programs

• Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

Director of Training and Curriculum Design

• Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

Senior Program Officer, Program Development and Training

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

AJWS is an international development organization that strives to end poverty and promote human rights in the developing world by providing financial support to international grassroots organizations and leading campaigns to advocate for just and responsible U.S. policies. John co-created the Global Justice Fellowship, a training program for American community organizers advocating for the rights of women and LGBTQ+ people in the developing world.• PROGRAM DESIGN | Developed and launched a year-long fellowship program that trained 150 community organizers across the USA to mobilize their communities in support of progressive federal policies.• EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT | Managed the recruitment, hiring, training and performance management of 30 seasonal staff for international service-learning programs. Increased year-over-year retention.• FACILITATION | Led experiential education programs for community organizers and donors to El Salvador, Liberia, Nicaragua, Peru and Uganda, and Washington, DC.• Crisis Management | Managed response to emergency medical and security situations.

Program Officer, Group Leader Management

• May 2011 - Jun 2013

Program Coordinator, FASPE

• Mar 2010 - May 2011

The Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) is a program for graduate students pursuing degrees in business, journalism, law, medicine and religion. The fellowship provides an opportunity to examine contemporary ethical issues through a unique historical lens. • Organized the first major fellowship year, including designing and managing the selection process and coordinating travel logistics for multiple 12-day programs to Germany and Poland for graduate students and faculty • Directed university outreach and recruitment efforts. Increased number of applications in second year by 225% • Coordinated inaugural two-day Alumni Symposium for 60 alumni, faculty, and guests

Lead Instructor, At-Risk Youth Expeditions

• Mar 2008 - Sep 2009

• Led 30-day wilderness expeditions for struggling youth, ages 13-20, incorporating lessons on conflict resolution, assertive communication, effective listening and technical skills • Counseled families on integrating new skills into their home • Managed assistant instructors • Led 30-day wilderness expeditions for struggling youth, ages 13-20, incorporating lessons on conflict resolution, assertive communication, effective listening and technical skills • Counseled families on integrating new skills into their home • Managed assistant instructors

Group Challenge Facilitator/Counselor

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

• Planned and facilitated initiatives, low ropes and high ropes activities and guided discussions for youth, ages 13-17, from the Middle East, South and Central Asia, and the U.S, to develop their cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution skills • Planned and facilitated initiatives, low ropes and high ropes activities and guided discussions for youth, ages 13-17, from the Middle East, South and Central Asia, and the U.S, to develop their cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution skills

Orientation Assistant

• Nov 2007 - Feb 2008

• Assisted in the planning and management of a one-month orientation for 24 volunteer teachers. Developed and led training seminars in cultural adjustment and best practice teaching techniques• Coordinated travel, food, and special event logistics for volunteers and host families

Volunteer English Teacher

• Jan 2007 - Nov 2007

• Taught English as a foreign language to students in primary school