Cooper Wright

Cooper Wright is an experienced grants and program associate currently working at Open Society Foundations, managing a portfolio of 86 grants with an $11 million budget. Previous experience includes roles at the Council on Foreign Relations, where Cooper contributed to the development of meetings focused on U.S. foreign policy, and The American University in Cairo, overseeing student leadership programs and conduct violations. Additional positions include a fellow at Opens Hands Initiative, a CLS scholarship recipient with the U.S. Department of State, and internships with the Nebraska State Capitol and U.S. Department of State. Cooper holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Global Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has engaged in international study programs in multiple countries.