Marc Behrendt

Marc Behrendt is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in promoting human rights and democracy across Europe and Eurasia. Currently serving as the Regional Director for Eurasia Programs at Freedom House since March 2017, Behrendt oversees initiatives aimed at enhancing democratic practices. Previous roles include Peacebuilding and Governance Specialist at Behrendt Consulting, Senior Advisor for the European Partnership on Nagorno-Karabakh, and Caucasus Programme Manager at Conciliation Resources. Behrendt has also held key positions such as Head of Human Dimension at the OSCE Mission to Georgia and Georgia Country Director for Internews Network. An expert in conflict resolution and media development, Behrendt earned a BA in Soviet Society and Politics and Slavic Language and Literature from the University of California, Berkeley.