Schafer Bomstein Castella

Schafer Bomstein Castella has a diverse work experience in the field of international development and agriculture. They have worked in various roles, including Technical Director, Associate Director, Senior Officer, Consultant, Close-out Consultant, Head of ACCESS Consortium, Senior Program Officer, Regional Grants Manager, and Program Officer. Their responsibilities have ranged from leading and managing programs, designing and developing proposals, providing technical input, building partnerships, and overseeing implementation and evaluation. They have worked with organizations such as Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA), Winrock International, Lutheran World Relief, Aga Khan Foundation USA, People in Need, Aga Khan Foundation West Africa, Feedback Madagascar, and The Teaching Assistant Program in France.

Schafer Bomstein Castella's education history begins with a High School Diploma from Sidwell Friends School. They then attended the University of Virginia where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Affairs and French. Schafer Bomstein Castella further pursued their education at the University of Virginia, earning a Master's degree in Public Policy (MPP). In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained two certifications: one in Global Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility from Coursera in July 2019, and another in Livelihoods and Markets from the Coady International Institute in November 2013.