With almost three decades of experience in organizational leadership, John is a seasoned expert in partnership building, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. He is passionate about community development in Latin America and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in El Salvador. After his service, he remained in the country for a total of over fifteen years, marrying a Salvadoran doctor and raising their three daughters.
John brings significant experience as a country director for international nonprofits including Save the Children, World Vision, and Project Concern International. He has held leadership positions on the Boards of numerous local nonprofits and associations in El Salvador, providing operational and strategic direction. He coordinated or co-coordinated multiple national and regional networks in Central America in health, water & sanitation, and agriculture/food security. John received a BS in Civil Engineering from MIT and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign. He is fluent in Spanish and has a working knowledge of French.
John enjoys listening to music, playing volleyball and frisbee, and spending time with his family.
