Regina Bergeron

Global Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Alpha International

Regina Bergeron is a performance-driven global development executive currently serving as the Global Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Alpha International, a position she has held since August 2019.1 With a career focused on cross-cultural work, Regina has extensive experience in international development and fundraising.

Professional Background

Regina has a diverse professional history, including:

Global Chief Development Officer at Alpha International (August 2019 - Present)1
President and Founder of Advance Coaching (November 2017 - December 2023)1
Trustee / Vice President / Treasurer at The Wasie Foundation (June 2006 - June 2023)1
Chief Development Officer at Operation Mobilization (May 2006 - November 2017)1
Director of Marketing at Food For The Poor (1999 - 2001)1
Director of Marketing at Reed Elsevier (1989 - 1996)1

Skills and Expertise

Regina is known for her:

Outstanding active listening, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
Team building and problem-solving skills
Cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural relations expertise
Ability to build engaged communities of financial partners
Analytical leadership using data to manage donor cycles
Visionary leadership and executive coaching

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Communications from William Paterson University of New Jersey1
Certified Fund Raising Manager (CFRM) from the Lilly School of Fundraising1

Achievements

Throughout her career, Regina has:

Played a key role in articulating vision, building brands, and storytelling for mature organizations
Increased gifts by 50% from $1.9M to $3M at Operation Mobilization
Led successful fundraising campaigns ranging from $2M to $5M
Launched fundraising initiatives into web and radio, growing donor files exponentially at Food For The Poor
Led worldwide marketing for a division of Reed Travel Group

Regina Bergeron is recognized for her persistence in "making things happen" in a culturally sensitive manner and her ability to articulate organizational vision through powerful storytelling and engaging events.1