Karen Levy-Brown

Karen Levy-Brown is an experienced professional in grants management and program coordination, currently serving as the Deputy Director of Program Coordination at the National Democratic Institute (NDI) since June 2007. In this role, Levy-Brown contributes to the interpretation of donor requirements and regulatory guidelines, providing solutions for compliance challenges throughout project lifecycles. Prior experience includes positions at the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) as Deputy Director of Contracts and Grants, where Levy-Brown managed compliance and oversight of USAID funding mechanisms, and earlier roles that emphasized strategic business development and federal regulations. Levy-Brown holds a Master of Arts in International Economic and Social Development from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.