Q&A: A career spent advocating for effective US foreign assistance

As Congress and the U.S. government continue to invest billions in development and humanitarian assistance, debates over these programs have sharpened and oversight has deepened.

In the heart of Sierra Leone, a remarkable transformation is taking shape. This isn’t a revival born out of strife; rather, it’s a calculated and…

In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to move freely within one’s country or across borders is often determined by statuses and group identities beyond…

The answer is clear: for less than 1% of the federal budget, the United States’ global development and humanitarian assistance can lift millions of people out of poverty, end extreme hunger, protect human rights, build resilience, and promote responsive democratic governance—all while advancing core American values and economic and security interests.