Scott Bode

Scott Bode serves as a prominent expert in environmental policy and natural resource management with extensive experience across various organizations. Current roles include Team Leader/Consultant at Near East Foundation, where Scott focuses on agriculture training and climate-smart practices; Policy Advisor Environmental for Syria Recovery Trust Fund, overseeing U.S. environmental policy implementation; and Climate Change Specialist for IOS Partners, supporting agricultural market assessments in Sierra Leone. Previous positions encompass various capacities at FEMA, ACDI/VOCA as Senior Technical Director for Natural Resource Management, and a long history with USAID, where Scott managed significant international agricultural research initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Forestry from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Beloit College.