Brian Stout Email & Phone Number

Ashland, Or, Us

Global

-Founding Curator and Network Weaver for a transnational global collaborative: a global network responding to the rise of patriarchal authoritarianism-Building Belonging is a community of liberatory practice: a place of collaboration and action for people actively trying to live into the post-supremacist world we long for -- a world where everyone belongs-We are committed to transformation at every scale: individual, interpersonal/societal, and structures and systems

-Focus on systems change through policy: initial focus on paid family leave as a lever for catalyzing broader cultural transformation (until the 2016 election changed the U.S. federal landscape)-Partnering with progressive philanthropy seeking to move resources to social movements, to deploy capital in service of transformation -"Listening tour" and landscape analysis of the social justice ecosystem in the U.S. and globally, seeking to align and connect kindred efforts advancing social… Show more -Focus on systems change through policy: initial focus on paid family leave as a lever for catalyzing broader cultural transformation (until the 2016 election changed the U.S. federal landscape)-Partnering with progressive philanthropy seeking to move resources to social movements, to deploy capital in service of transformation -"Listening tour" and landscape analysis of the social justice ecosystem in the U.S. and globally, seeking to align and connect kindred efforts advancing social transformation Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible for defining and leading the strategy process to develop country-level strategies for the Foundation's largest program team (Agricultural Development). Led a team-wide change management process to pivot from disconnected individual value-chain strategies (maize and wheat, e.g.) to integrated country strategies in priority geographies (Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, India).Ultimately supported the shift of the entire budgeting and strategy process for the ~$2 billion… Show more Responsible for defining and leading the strategy process to develop country-level strategies for the Foundation's largest program team (Agricultural Development). Led a team-wide change management process to pivot from disconnected individual value-chain strategies (maize and wheat, e.g.) to integrated country strategies in priority geographies (Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, India).Ultimately supported the shift of the entire budgeting and strategy process for the ~$2 billion portfolio, leading to broader organizational structure and leadership changes. Show less

Washington, Dc

Led strategic planning for the Middle East and Asia regions. Managed ProgramNet, an online collaboration platform to support organizational learning.

Rangoon, Burma

6-month detail to support the re-establishment of the USAID Mission in Burma. Managed office operations, including strategic planning, project design and management, personnel recruitment, and VIP visits (including the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, and the USAID Administrator).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as the Country Desk Officer for a variety of East African countries, at various points covering Burundi, the Central African Republic, Djibouti, Rwanda, Uganda, the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment, and an extended stint covering the dynamic Somalia portfolio.

Washington, Dc

Conducted a four-month detail to provide surge support to the Africa Program, including participating in a technical review committee for the Annual Program Statement.

Graduate internship in the Near East South Central Asia division (NESCA) working on the annual Human Rights Report process.

Boston, Ma

Managed donor relationships and the annual gala to raise $2.6 million to support program activities in the New England region.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Humanity in Action is an international educational organization. HIA educates, inspires and connects a global network of students, young professionals and established leaders committed to promoting human rights, diversity and active citizenship—in their own communities and around the world.

Master’S Degree, International Relations And Public Policy, With Honors

Concentrations in International Economics and Conflict Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies, Summa Cum Laude With Distinction

Progressive Students Alliance; Students for a Sensible Drug Policy; Ultimate Frisbee

High School

Activities and Societies: Speech & Debate, Baseball, Basketball, Theater -President, All Student Body -Valedictorian