Chrissy Schwen

Chrissy Schwen is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in philanthropic partnerships and program development, currently serving as Associate Director at Innovations for Poverty Action since October 2017, after progressing from Senior Manager to Program Development Manager. Prior to this role, Chrissy operated as a Freelance Research and Communications Professional for various companies, including USAID and Morgan Stanley, and held a position as Director of Outreach and Research at True Blue Media. Significant contributions were also made at the US Embassy in Phnom Penh as a Newspaper Editor and at Media Matters for America in various research-focused roles. Earlier career highlights include consulting for Grant Thornton LLP on government projects and managing logistics at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Chrissy holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Indiana University Bloomington.