Dan L.

Dan L. serves as a Lecturer of International and Public Affairs at Columbia's School for International and Public Affairs, co-teaching a course on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development while updating the curriculum to align with current trends in international development. As a Principal Specialist in Resilience and Stability at DAI, Dan supports global projects and leads business development efforts. Previous leadership roles include Director of Partnerships, Finance, and Operations for the USAID DRC Strengthening Livelihoods and Resilience Activity and Partnership Manager for the USAID Mozambique Agricultural Innovations Activity, where Dan advanced innovative partnerships in agricultural markets. Earlier experience includes project management in Haiti promoting sustainable agro-forestry, and positions in various educational and environmental organizations. Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Middlebury College and a Certificate in History from Sciences Po.