Danya Greenfield

Danya Greenfield is a seasoned international development and policy expert with over 15 years of experience focusing on civil society resiliency, human rights defender protection, democracy, governance, and organizational capacity-building.

Her expertise lies in the Middle East and North Africa region, specializing in economic and political development, civil society growth, and private sector engagement, with a focus on issues like civic space, advocacy, women's and youth participation, election matters, anti-corruption, and corporate governance.

Danya excels in proposal writing, donor relations, and project management, having managed initiatives funded by major organizations like USAID, the State Department, the European Union, and private foundations.

With a strong proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and colloquial Arabic, Danya is adept at intercultural communication and has a passion for languages. She is comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders from heads of state to youth activists.

Dedicated to personal growth, Danya practices mindfulness and insight meditation, having attended workshops and retreats globally. She is also an enthusiastic writer, engaging in policy analysis and maintaining a personal blog, while recently exploring photography.

Danya holds a Master's Degree in International Affairs and Middle East Studies from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a BA in International Relations from Tufts University. She has held various senior positions in prestigious organizations like Freedom House, Mercy Corps, and the Atlantic Council of the United States.