Monica Wright

Monica Wright has extensive work experience in various roles and organizations. Monica currently works at the American Institutes for Research as the Deputy Director of the USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Data & Learning Hub. Prior to this, they held the position of Contract Manager and Interim Contract Manager for the same organization.

Before joining the American Institutes for Research, Monica worked at Kimetrica as a Business Development Specialist, where they contributed to the company's growth and development.

Monica also has experience as a Business Operations Manager at La Maison Maslouhi and as a Sr. Program Specialist, Grants and Contracts Specialist, and Grants and Contracts Coordinator at Pact, where they played a crucial role in program management and development.

Monica also served as an Associate at the University of Denver and conducted research and curriculum development as a Research and Curriculum Development Associate at Denver Urban Gardens. Additionally, Monica worked as a Grant Writing and Program Coordinator at Edge of Seven.

Their earlier experience includes roles at Boys & Girls Club as a Program Coordinator and Community Liaison, Peace Corps as a Community Development Specialist, and Arbor Circle as a Residential Crisis Counselor at The Bridge.

Overall, Monica Wright's work experience demonstrates their versatility, expertise in program management and development, and dedication to addressing social issues.

Monica Wright completed their education as follows:

From 2015 to 2017, Monica attended the University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International Studies, where they earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in International Development.

Prior to that, from 2006 to 2010, Monica attended Grand Valley State University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Anthropology.

In addition to their formal education, Monica obtained a certification in USAID Rules and Regulation: Grants and Cooperative Agreements from Humentum in August 2018.