Bradley G. M. Thompson

Bradley G. M. Thompson has extensive work experience in the non-profit sector, with a focus on child sponsorship and development programming. Bradley G. M. has worked at World Vision International and World Vision India, as well as Pathfinder.

At World Vision International, Thompson held various roles, including Senior Director, Capability and Integration, and Director - Policy and Programmes. In these roles, they provided strategic leadership for sponsorship programs, developed technical guidance and policies, and facilitated learning and knowledge management initiatives.

At World Vision India, Thompson served as Associate Director - Technical Solutions, National Coordinator - HIV AIDS, and Program Quality Manager - Health/DME Associate. In these positions, they led the development and rollout of cross-sectoral strategies and project models related to child well-being, health, nutrition, and HIV AIDS. Bradley G. M. also supervised HIV/AIDS programs across India and provided technical support for program development and fundraising.

During their time at Pathfinder, Thompson worked as a Technical Coordinator, focusing on life skills education, HIV AIDS awareness, and counseling for young people and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and addiction.

Overall, Bradley G. M. Thompson has a strong background in program management, policy development, technical guidance, and capacity building within the non-profit sector, with a particular emphasis on child sponsorship and community development.

Bradley G. M. Thompson has a diverse education background. In 1995-1997, they earned an M.A. in Social Work from Loyola College. Later in 1998-1999, they pursued an M.Sc in International Health from Trinity College Dublin. Bradley also completed Certificates in Humanitarian Emergencies & Competency Assessments from the University of Melbourne in 2005-2006. Currently, they are a PhD candidate in Holistic Child Development at the Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, starting in 2020. Furthermore, they attended the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2020-2021, specializing in Digital Business Strategy.