Gregory McGowan

Gregory McGowan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in philanthropic initiatives and international relations. Currently serving as Senior Director of Relationships at Think of Us since March 2024, Gregory previously held the position of Director of Portfolio Impact for The Audacious Project at TED Conferences from September 2020 to June 2023, where contributions involved pooling resources for transformative ideas. Additional experience includes roles as Director at both Mountain Philanthropies and Albright Stonebridge Group, as well as foundational positions at the Center for a New American Security and the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control. Gregory's academic background includes a Master of Arts in Middle East Studies from The George Washington University and studies in Arabic Language and Literature at the American University of Beirut, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and European History from Vanderbilt University.