Regional Director
CurrentResponsible for democratization programs in Central and Eastern Europe. Oversee the design, management/implementation, and monitoring of multi-year programs in legislative strengthening, civil society development, public opinion research, election reform/observation, gender equality, minority rights and political participation, and political party development. Manage a staff of approximately 75 located in Washington and overseas. Contribute to Institute programming in other regions of the world. Represent NDI in Congress, to the State Department, and to USG and European donors. Additional in-country experience in North Africa and West Africa. Previous positions were as CEE Program Officer (1993-1996); CEE Senior Program Officer (1996-1999); and CEE Deputy Director (1999-2001). CEE Regional Director since 2001. NDI Senior Associate since 2009.