Monika Aring

Senior policy and program development, I facilitate the design of conversations among multiple stakeholders to generate workforce solutions. Experience working in 50+ developed and developing nations

Summary

Monika Aring is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in working for international donor organizations, foundations, NGOs, and corporations.
Monika has a Master's degree from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and she has undergone leadership development programs at prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School and Landmark Education.
She has a diverse background in developing collective impact programs and policies aimed at enhancing skills and creating better job opportunities in over 50 countries spanning Asia, Central Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the U.S.
Monika is a native German who is fluent in English, German, Spanish, and French.
Her recent accomplishments include catalyzing a partnership with The National Governors Association, Fab Foundation, and FHI 360 to help U.S. states reshape their workforce policies in the wake of technological advancements.
She has also owned two small businesses and has a strong focus on human-centered design principles.
Monika has held various roles such as Senior Policy Advisor at SkillNations, Senior Policy Advisor at FHI 360, Program Developer, Policy Advisor, and Researcher as an Independent Consultant at SkillNations, Manager, Corporate Alliances at Dexis Consulting Group, Senior Consultant at The Conference Board, Senior Policy Analyst at Research Triangle Institute, and Director at the Center for Workforce Development at EDC.
Her educational background includes studying Economic Development for her Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Harvard University and achieving Magna Cum Laude for her PBA in Music at City University of New York-Brooklyn College.