Jeff B.
Democracy, anti-kleptocracy, independent media, and Central Asia professional
- Role
- Revenue Axis Project Coordinator at The Organized Crime And Corruption Reporting Project
- Location
- College Park, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeff B.
I’m an international development and democracy professional with over a decade of experience supporting civil society, independent media, and democratic accountability in authoritarian and transitional contexts. At the National Endowment for Democracy, I oversaw a $7 million grant portfolio across Central Asia and Eurasia, focusing on investigative journalism, election monitoring, and anti-kleptocracy initiatives. Fluent in Russian and conversational in Spanish, I bring regional fluency, strategic grantmaking expertise, and a deep commitment to transparency and civic empowerment.My work has consistently focused on confronting entrenched corruption and transnational kleptocracy by backing local watchdogs, convening like-minded funders, and supporting journalists uncovering illicit financial flows. I’m particularly interested in the intersection of democratic resilience, illicit finance, and environmental justice. I’m seeking new opportunities to contribute to global efforts that hold power to account and protect the public interest. Whether in philanthropy, policy advocacy, or cross-border collaboration, I aim to build partnerships that drive systemic change.
Experience
Revenue Axis Project Coordinator
The Organized Crime And Corruption Reporting Project
Sep 2025 — Present
Serve as the main point of contact for the Revenue Axis program, coordinating communication among newsrooms, consultants, and partner organizations- Coordinate the design and delivery of learning sessions, including identifying speakers and trainers in consultation with partners- Oversee the implementation of an audit process and quarterly progress updates, informing newsroom sustainability, growth, and continuous learning- Collaborate with OCCRP staff and partners to co-develop organizational development plans for each participating newsroom- Track progress of participating newsrooms and provide ongoing support.
Education
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and Russian language and literature
2008 — 2012
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