Beth Dunford

Beth Dunford has a diverse and extensive work history in various roles related to agriculture, food security, and development. Beth currently serves as the Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development at the African Development Bank Group. Prior to this, they worked at USAID, where they held positions such as Assistant to the Administrator for Food Security, USAID Mission Director for Nepal, and Deputy Assistant Administrator. Beth also had roles at the U.S. Department of State, including Senior Development Advisor to the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Beth Dunford's experience includes coordinating multi-agency initiatives, designing and implementing development programs, and advocating for policy reform and increased investment in food security.

Beth Dunford obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology from Michigan State University in 2003. From 1986 to 1990, they attended Northwestern University, but their degree and field of study during that time are not specified.