Jeannie Rose

Jeannie Rose is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and management within international development sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Regional Business Development at URC since December 2023, Jeannie is responsible for identifying new opportunities and managing high-priority proposals up to $1 billion. Previously, Jeannie held the position of Vice President/COO at DevWorks International, where strategic oversight of global initiatives in agriculture, WASH, NRM, governance, and youth was a key responsibility. Jeannie also served as Deputy Executive Director and Senior Business Development Manager at SNV, focusing on partnership development and resource mobilization. Earlier roles include proposal management at Creative Associates International and support for grant applications at Creative Learning, capped by foundational experiences with the Fulbright Program in Taiwan and an internship evaluating microfinance programs. Jeannie holds an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS and a BA in Religious Studies and Chinese from William & Mary.