Tomas Bridle

Tomas Bridle is an experienced professional in democracy and governance, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at The George Washington University since January 2018, where the focus is on democracy assistance practices. Bridle's prior positions include Practice Area Lead for Governance and Accountability at Management Systems International, Global Practice Director for Democracy and Governance at Chemonics International, and Senior Advisor roles at USAID, including Democratic Resilience and Countering Authoritarian Expansion. Bridle's expertise extends to legislative strengthening, governance program design, and technical assistance in various international contexts, having worked with the National Democratic Institute in multiple countries and held significant positions in the development sector. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Development Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.