Brian Ezeonu

Brian Ezeonu, Ph.D., currently serves as the Research Manager for Evaluation, Research & Analytics at Social Impact since May 2023 and holds a faculty position at Global Development Solutions Lab since September 2021. Brian has extensive experience in designing and implementing grant-funded research projects, particularly noted for a nonprofit management education field research project in Monrovia, Liberia. Previously, Brian was a Kirchner Impact Investment Fellow, where responsibilities included assessing early-stage social enterprises and engaging in venture capital management. Prior roles include Course Instructor at Auburn University and Program Officer at Connected Development, focusing on data management and analysis. Brian holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Policy from Auburn University, a Master’s degree in Economics from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.