John Pennell

John Pennell is an experienced Senior Foreign Service Officer and Leader in the Foreign Affairs, National Security, and International Development fields.

He is skilled in leading large, multicultural teams to achieve results, overseeing strategy development and implementation, and producing high-quality research.

John holds a PhD with a focus on Security Studies from King's College London and has a background in various educational achievements including an M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College at National Defense University.

Throughout his career, John has held significant positions in various organizations such as Director at USAID/Libya, Senior Editor at Strife Blog and Journal, Deputy Mission Director at USAID Regional Mission to Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus, and many more.

His expertise spans across areas including being a Director of Economic Growth Office and Infrastructure Office at USAID/Afghanistan, Deputy Director of Economic Growth & Education Office at USAID/El Salvador, and as a Private Sector Officer at USAID/El Salvador among others.

John Pennell's professional journey includes roles such as a former Enterprise Development Specialist at USAID/Ukraine, a Senior Economic Growth Analyst at the Academy for Educational Development, and a Research Assistant at American University School of Public Affairs.

Moreover, he has contributed his skills and knowledge to various organizations like the USAID/East Africa, USAID/Iraq, and the USAID/Uzbekistan as the Country Director.