Beth Schlachter

Executive Director of Family Planning 2030 (FP2030) and U.S. State Department diplomat experienced in multilateral negotiations, public policy, and communications. Expertise in building communities of interest, promoting change management, leveraging global partnerships, and high-impact advocacy. Recognized leader in crisis management, organizational change, and grounded in cultural proficiency - with a vast worldwide network across governments, international organizations, and grass-roots activists. Went from career State Department official and expert multilateral negotiator to leading FP2030, a global partnership spanning 170+ governments and civil society partners in 60+ countries. FP2030 reaches 315 million women globally. Significant policy and oversight expertise working with the United Nations and a host of global actors, including USAID, UNFPA, WHO, UNHCR, UNHRC, and OECD. Actively guided U.S. government strategic priorities and shaped communications output for cabinet members. Cultural competence fostered by living and working in South Africa, Uganda, Poland, Cameroon, Guinea, and France. Direct experience in 20+ additional countries and 5+ private foundations. Peace Corps volunteer, Guinea. BA, University of California, Irvine. MA, Boston University.