Maura Brazill Allen
Member Board of Directors @Acdi Voca
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WORK HISTORY
Member Board of Directors @Acdi Voca
EDUCATION
George Mason University
Master of Arts - MA
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
SKILLS
ABOUT MAURA BRAZILL ALLEN
As Chief Program Officer at ACDI/VOCA, I led a $450M+ global portfolio across more than 20 countries, overseeing five divisions and 1,200+ dispersed staff. I strengthened systems for accountability, safeguarding, and performance measurement, and introduced adaptive approaches that improved program quality and results. These efforts secured $150M+ in new annual funding and positioned the organization for sustainable growth in priority technical areas and regions.Over my 25-year career, I have advanced through progressively senior roles, earning promotions across program leadership, operations, and business development. My experience reflects versatility and adaptability, from stabilizing underperforming projects to designing new initiatives and leading cross-functional teams in complex environments.I am recognized for collaborative leadership and mentoring peers and rising leaders, and for helping organizations strengthen culture and performance. As part of the executive team at ACDI/VOCA, I contributed to organizational transformation and talent development that helped the organization be recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace and by USA Today for national cultural excellence.I enjoy bringing people together around shared goals, making sense of complexity, and finding practical, innovative ways forward. Whether it is improving how things work, helping teams thrive, or navigating change, I lead with empathy, purpose, and a steady focus on what matters most.Currently, I am open to executive opportunities that draw on my experience leading global programs, strengthening operations, and driving organizational impact. This includes roles such as Chief Program Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Impact Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, or comparable senior leadership positions.Top Skills: Executive Leadership • Innovation • Risk Management • Cross-Functional Leadership • Donor and Stakeholder Engagement • Project Management • Strategic Planning • Organizational Transformation
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