John Gardner

Deputy Chief of Staff

Role
Deputy Chief of Staff to the CEO at CARE
Location
Arlington, VA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About John Gardner

With over 15 years of experience in international development, I have a proven track record of managing large-scale programs and teams, advising senior leadership, and leading strategic growth initiatives.My expertise spans multiple development sectors with a focus in strategic planning, change management and supporting senior leadership. I hold a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University and a certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). I am passionate about leveraging my skills in policy analysis, government, and public policy to create positive impact and sustainable solutions for communities around the world.

Experience

  1. Deputy Chief of Staff to the CEO

    CARE

    Jun 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

    Strategic leader supporting executive communications, external engagement and advancing the operations of the Office of the President-Serve as a bridge between executive leadership, fundraising teams, technical staff and advocacy to advance the CEO\'s agenda and priorities

Education

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    BA, International Affairs

    2003 — 2006

  • Syracuse University - Maxwell School

    MPA, Public Administration

    2008 — 2009

  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

    Political Science

    2005 — 2005

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Research
  • Management
  • Politics
  • Data Analysis
  • Political Science
  • Project Management
  • Grants
  • Program Evaluation
  • Analysis
  • Foreign Policy
  • Policy Analysis
  • Policy
  • International Relations
  • Qualitative Research
  • Community Outreach
  • Public Policy
  • Public Administration
  • Government
  • Nonprofits

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