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John Burg
Senior Learning Advisor at USAID, through Highlight Technologies, LLC
John Burg is a results-driven senior international development professional with over 20 years of experience across governmental and non-governmental sectors, specializing in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
He has worked in 17 countries across six global regions, focusing on designing, managing, and facilitating change for positive impact.
John's expertise lies in finance and performance management, leveraging design thinking, human-centered design, and emerging technology for improved outcomes.
He began his career teaching bicycle repair and welding for an NGO in Haiti and advanced to managing an $885 million global peace and security program with the US State Department in Washington, DC.
Currently, John is actively involved in capacity building efforts utilizing the USAID Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) model, emphasizing design thinking and digital development principles for greater impact.
His educational background includes studies in blockchain strategy, human-centered design, maritime security, Islamic civilization, and sustainable development.
John has held roles at USAID, Highlight Technologies, LLC, Dexis Consulting Group, CAMRIS International, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.
