Michael Francis Craft

Michael Craft is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in research and analysis in complex international organizations, including NGOs and United Nations entities. He is committed to providing an informed and rigorous voice for strategic change and social impact. Craft studied International Studies in Political Science at the University of California, San Diego, and later graduated with a Master's degree in International Affairs in Economic and Political Development from Columbia's SIPA, and another Master's degree in Security Policy from Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris.

Craft has worked in various organizations in different capacities, including as a Regional Evaluation Specialist, Americas and the Caribbean at UN Women, where he provided guidance on evaluation policies, processes, and practices. He was also a member of the Institutional Review Board at Innovations for Poverty Action, team lead, evaluation officer, and evaluation specialist at the United Nations. Additionally, he worked as a research consultant and teaching assistant at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

Craft's vast experience has equipped him with robust skills in research, analysis, evaluation, international development, project management, and leadership. He is passionate about delivering programs that drive strategic change and social impact.