Denise Wales

Denise Wales is responsible for building and implementing learning and capacity building strategies for Panagora staff that promote and reinforce Panagora’s continuous learning culture. Denise is a versatile international development practitioner with over 25 years of experience. She is a consummate problem solver and skilled at aligning technical and operational requirements to deliver high-quality results for clients and donors. Denise has managed USAID-funded project portfolios of up to $72 million, developed successful proposals for USAID and DFID funding, and served long-term assignments in Afghanistan, Indonesia, and Kosovo. Denise has worked for several non-profit and for-profit implementers of USAID and DFID programs such as DAI, Inc., Creative Associates International, the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Prior to joining Panagora, she advised and provided training to organizations to enhance project delivery and operational excellence in grants management, procurement, and compliance with U.S. government rules and regulations as an independent consultant. Denise began her career as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in the Slovak Republic and holds a master’s degree in public management from the University of Maryland.