Jennifer Anderson Lewis

Forward-thinking and strategic global leader known for pioneering bold directions, connecting global and local action, and fostering catalytic partnerships to advance progress on the world’s biggest challenges. Proven ability to drive innovation, bridge policy and practice, enhance organizational relevance, galvanize diverse networks and stakeholders, and lead teams for impact. Extensive technical, policy, strategic and management leadership experience, including 9 years serving as a senior U.S. government (USG) policy and technical advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the White House, and over 15 years leading development projects, portfolios, and teams around the world. Expertise in driving U.S. foreign policy and strategies, foreign assistance, multilateral development practice, and the development sector; deep technical and policy connections across the U.S. Government and the donor and anti-corruption community. Recognized collaborator who serves as Co-Chair of the OECD/DAC’s Anti-Corruption Task Team; as USAID's lead for the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI), the World Bank’s Global Partnership for Social Accountability/Green Accountability program, and the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Noted ability to influence and shape global policy and practice, drive programmatic excellence, and build coalitions among international donors, funders, and partners. Routinely serves as expert speaker, faculty, and panelist at global fora; extensive global experience across more than 25 countries. At USAID, including as Deputy of the groundbreaking Anti-Corruption Task Force, spearheaded new strategic, technical, partnership, and policy directions that have transformed the Agency’s anti-corruption efforts across sectors and regions and bolstered its technical reputation, influence and impact across the donor and development community. As Regional Director, Project Director, and Chief of Party at Chemonics International and Development Alternatives Inc., provided inspiring and impact-driven technical and implementation leadership to over $250 million of programs throughout Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.