The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the globe. Each year, NED makes more than 1,600 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries. 

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Damon Wilson

Jared McCathren

Blaine Theodros

Christine Bednarz

Nicholas Benequista

Kirsten Madison

Rebecca V.

Paul Jackson

Joseph Hodge

Rebecca Varghese

Ryota Jonen

Sheri Melvin

Nancy Herzog

Christopher Walker

Brian Joseph

The Program and Operations Management team at the National Endowment for Democracy is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that support democratic initiatives worldwide. This team coordinates grant management, strategic planning, and cross-regional collaboration, ensuring that NED's resources effectively address the unique challenges faced by democratic movements across different regions. They also focus on enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging technology to strengthen democratic institutions globally.

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