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What we do
A global network of experienced practitioners
AFFILIATE FORM
Engagements and Publications by Persons Affiliated with HDPI
Affiliates
David Bassiouni
Dr David S. Bassiouni, Chairman and CEO of the New York-based Global Development Firm, The Bassiouni Group, since 2010, was…
Daniel Beers
Dr. Daniel Beers is an Associate Professor of Justice Studies at James Madison University. His research and teaching focus on…
Krishna Belbase
Specializes in results based monitoring and evaluation. Also, food and nutrition, security, and social protection.
Carol Bellamy
Ms Bellamy was previously a member of the New York State Senate, President of the New York City Council, Director…
Mark Bowden
His areas of expertise include humanitarian policy, humanitarian diplomacy and negotiations, aid coordination, protection of civilians, conflict analysis, Afghanistan, Somalia,…
Mark Connolly
In the past decade, he has focussed on applying public health principles to reduce homicide and violence among young people,…
Marie de la Soudière
Specializes in family tracing and reunification, psycho-social reintegration of boys and girls formerly associated with armed forces and groups.
Diego Otegui Ph.D.
Specializes in the design and implementation of emergency management and humanitarian educational programs.
Moira Fratta
Senior advisor in emergency preparedness and response, with extensive experience shaping strategies and strengthening systems across international organizations,
Bruce Grant
Bruce Grant is an international child protection adviser and consultant with over 30 years of experience in systems strengthening, policy…
Stephen Hanmer D’Elía
Specializes in child protection, forced migration, mental health & psychosocial support.
William J. Hawk
Specializes in practical ethics featuring an evidence-based ethical reasoning strategy
Robert Jenkins
Robert Jenkins, Chief, Education and Associate Director, Programme Division, UNICEF Headquarters. He brings over 20 years of experience in international…
Mukesh Kapila, CBE
Mukesh Kapila, CBE is Professor Emeritus of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs, University of Manchester; and Senior Adviser to the…
Victor P. Karunan, Ph.D.
Victor has over 35 years of professional experience in over 40 countries in both the Global North and Global South,…
Nils-Arne Kastberg
Specializes in advocacy for persons living with mental conditions and syndromes with a focus on human rights and humanitarian action.
Leo Kenny
Thirty years of international development experience with UNAIDS, UNICEF, international development agencies and NGOs, including in countries with large humanitarian…
Adele Khodr
Ms. Adele has been working with UNICEF since 1990. With close to 30 years of service in UNICEF, Adele brings…
Iain Levin
Iain Levine has more than 40 years experience in human rights and humanitarian work across the UN, NGOs and the…
Alejandro Linayo
He is a Systems Engineer, with MSc Organizational Studies, PhD in Education/Social Sciences and also Doctoral Studies (PhD-C) in Human…
Daniel Maxwell
Daniel Maxwell is the Henry J. Leir Professor in Food Security at the Friedman School of Nutrition, and Research Director…
Peter McDermott
An internationally recognized expert in Global Health and Child Protection, Care and Development. With over 30 years of experience spanning…
Sonica Minhas
Sonica is a medical doctor and currently a researcher at the University of Oxford. Her research interests lie in child…
Thomas Mueller
Specializes in child rights advocacy and campaigning, child protection and technology
Peter Mulrean
Peter Mulrean spent much of his diplomatic career working to make foreign policy and foreign assistance mutually reinforcing.
David L. Myers
David L. Myers has more than 40 years of leadership experience within faith-based, humanitarian, government, and philanthropic organizations.
Roger Pearson
Roger holds a master’s degree on Medical Demography from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a Bachelor…
Jean Luc Poncelet
Jean-Luc Poncelet, a physician and specialist in public health and disaster management, has 35 years of experience in building national…
Angela Raven Roberts
Specializes in reunification of unaccompanied children, gender based violence, creation of safe spaces.
Everett Ressler
HDPi Executive Director, specializes in child protection and care and protection of unaccompanied children.
Carlo Scaramella
Carlo Scaramella is an international expert specializing in hunger and food security, climate change, peacebuilding, and humanitarian and development issues.
Antony Spalton
38 years of senior level experience in the management of humanitarian and development work – policy and practice.
Frederick Spielberg
Fred Spielberg has over 30 years of experience in disaster and conflict settings, working with UN agencies, NGOs and philanthropic…
AR. Subbiah
Mr. Subbiah has operational responsibility for Regional integrated Multi-hazard Early warning System( RIMES ) for Africa and Asia Pacific region.
Carolyn Williams
Carolyn works internationally as a consultant focused on peacebuilding, social justice, political and humanitarian affairs, partnerships and resource mobilization.
Cornelius Williams
Cornelius Williams is a highly respected expert with over 35 years of experience in global child protection programming and child…
Timothy Williams
Timothy P. Williams, MSW, MSc, PhD Specializes in child rights, protection, and education
John Williamson
Specializes in technical support for programming and policy to strengthen family care for children, preventing separation promoting family reunification.
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Operational Staff
- Everett Ressler, Executive Director
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Larry Litwiller, Director of Finance and Operation
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Kevin Yoder, CPA
Board of Directors
- Vernon Jantzi
- Rick Augsburger
- Everett Ressler