Erica Shein has a diverse work experience spanning over 18 years. Erica currently holds the position of Managing Director, Center for Applied Research and Learning at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), a role they assumed in September 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Director of the Center for Applied Research and Learning from October 2018 until September 2022. Erica also held the position of Deputy Director at IFES from September 2015 to October 2018.
Before joining IFES, Erica worked at the U.S. Department of State as a Graduate Intern in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, NESCA from June 2007 to May 2008. Erica started their professional career at Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant, where they worked from 2004 to 2006.
Overall, Erica Shein's work experience demonstrates their expertise in research and development, program coordination, and leadership in the field of democracy, human rights, and electoral systems.
Erica Shein attended Princeton University from 2000 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics. Erica later pursued further education at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) from 2006 to 2008, obtaining a Master of Arts degree. During their time at SAIS, Erica studied International Affairs, International Law, and International Economics.
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
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Vision: Democracy for a better future. Mission: Together, we build resilient democracies that deliver for all. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ right to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. As the global leader in democracy promotion, we advance good governance and democratic rights by: --Providing technical assistance to election officials --Empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process --Applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries – from developing democracies, to mature democracies.