Bobbie Jo Traut

Bobbie Jo Traut is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in democracy, civil society, and human rights programming. Currently serving as Senior Programme Officer for Eurasia at Civil Rights Defenders since October 2019, Bobbie Jo implements various initiatives including grantmaking, capacity building, and advocacy efforts. Previous roles include Programme Officer for Eurasia at Civil Rights Defenders and positions at OSCE ODIHR as a short-term electoral observer, as well as serving as a Research Associate at the Committee to Protect Journalists. Additionally, Bobbie Jo has held roles at Freedom House, Internews Network, CIVICUS, National Endowment for Democracy, and the Center for International Private Enterprise, focusing on program management and research related to civil society and civic freedoms. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies from Jagiellonian University and a Certificate in Social Impact Storytelling from Georgetown University.