Maria Demeke

Maria Demeke is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in leading advisory projects for private, non-profit, and public sector agencies globally.

She specializes in organizational design, strategic planning, capacity building, and change management, having successfully managed large, complex transformations for multi-lateral organizations, bilateral donors, and financial institutions.

Ms. Demeke is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) with a strong educational background, holding a Master's degree in Public Policy in International Trade and Finance from Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Africana Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

Her career highlights include being a Council of Women World Leaders Fellow, a member of Deloitte's Emerging Leaders Development Program, and a 2013 Aspen Institute ICAP Fellow.

She has held key roles at prestigious organizations such as Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, bringing a wealth of expertise to her work.

With a strong academic foundation and diverse professional experience, Maria Demeke continues to make significant contributions to the field of advisory services and strategic consulting.