Margaret van Wassenaer
Project Manager and Research Associate @Portulans Institute
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager and Research Associate @Portulans Institute
EDUCATION
Cornell University
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
State University of New York College at Fredonia
Bachelor of Science
ABOUT MARGARET VAN WASSENAER
Senior policy, research, and strategy leader with global experience managing complex portfolios and generating evidence to inform policy and institutional decision-making. I have directed multi-country initiatives totaling over $175M, led large matrixed teams, and partnered with governments, research institutions, and funders to design, evaluate, and scale impactful work.My expertise spans research and evaluation, mixed-methods analysis, and quantitative and geospatial techniques, with a focus on governance, economic systems, and institutional decision-making. I bring substantive experience in food systems and agricultural markets, alongside growing work on democratic governance and related policy challenges.I am recognized for clear public-facing communication, collaborative leadership, and translating complex findings into actionable strategy across diverse institutional contexts.Professional experience across the U.S, Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Fluent in French; basic proficiency in Dutch, Macedonian, and Swahili.
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