Proximity International
Courtney Brown has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. In 2004, they started working as an Economic Recovery & Market Systems Technical Advisor at USAID - Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), where they stayed until 2011. From 2011 to 2013, Courtney served as the Director of Humanitarian Assistance at Global Communities. Courtney then moved on to USAID - Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) in 2013, where they worked as the Syria Country Representative until 2017. In 2018, Courtney joined Red Rose as the CEO, overseeing all operational components and managing a team of 40+ people. Since 2020, they have been the CEO at Proximity International.
Courtney Brown's education history includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, which they obtained from 1992-1997. In 2000-2001, they pursued a Masters of Science (MSc) degree in Development Economics and International Development from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Additionally, from 2008-2010, Courtney attended Loughborough University and completed a Master's degree in Water Engineering & Environmental Health.
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Proximity International
Proximity is a women-owned small business that sits astride the worlds of program implementation and monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL). We deploy innovative research methods to collect data in fragile contexts where reliable information is scarce. And we leverage that data to place learning at the center of our implementation to deliver dynamic programming in complex contexts. Our name embodies our desire to be close to humanitarian and development challenges. It also reflects our commitment to building our own teams in the communities with which we work. This proximity allows us to provide our partners with unique insight about the real-world issues that are affecting societies. Proximity has completed over 100 projects in a variety of contexts. We have significant experience working in some of the world's most fragile contexts including Syria, Iraq, Yemen, South Sudan, Libya, and Tunisia. Proximity's diverse team of expert researchers and M&E professionals employ innovative technology to remotely train and manage teams of field researchers. Our project managers come to us after working with some of the world's top academic, public, and private institutions, think tanks, development and aid organizations. Reach us at proximity@proximityinternational.com