Clay Rogers

Clay Rogers has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Clay is currently working as the Associate Director of Business Intelligence at ACDI/VOCA since 2018. In this role, Clay provides business and market intelligence, analysis, and information management and technology support to achieve the organization's growth and business development goals. Clay also supports efforts to maximize the use of CRM (Dynamics365) to manage client and partner relationships and new business opportunities. Prior to this, Clay served as the Business Intelligence Manager and Senior Business Development Coordinator at ACDI/VOCA, where they supervised team members, coordinated responses to donor submissions, and managed the CRM system.

Before joining ACDI/VOCA, Clay worked as a Proposal Coordinator at Jhpiego from 2016 to 2018. Clay also gained experience as a Research Intern at UNDP and as a Graduate Researcher at GSPIA- United Nations Gender Equality and Public Administration. Clay's early professional experience includes roles such as Co-President and Director of Communications at Daya ICPI, Project Manager at the Cameroon Football Development Program, Database Management Specialist at Peace Corps, and Temporary Program Associate at the Institute of International Education.

Clay's career began with their role as a Small Entrepreneur Advisor in Peace Corps. Here, they advised a local pepper farmer association, developed an accounting system for tracking funds, and conducted a comprehensive business survey in the village of Kimparana.

Clay's early leadership experience can be seen in their role as VP of Programming at the Sigma Phi Epsilon Virginia Zeta Chapter, Randolph-Macon College. During this time, they oversaw security and safety actions for fraternity events, managed service projects and philanthropic events, and led the chapter in achieving two National Chapter of Excellence Awards.

Overall, Clay's work experience demonstrates their proficiency in business intelligence, business development, coordination, research, database management, and leadership.

Clay Rogers holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business & Economics from Randolph-Macon College, which they completed from 2006 to 2010. Clay then pursued a Master's Degree in International Development with a major in Human Security and a minor in Civil Security and Disaster Management from the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, completing it from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, Clay Rogers holds the Eagle Scout certification from the Boy Scouts of America, obtained in 2005.