Stephanie Hofmann

Senior International Program Specialist @USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

Washington, DC, US

Investigates, researches, and analyzes costs and efficiencies in connection with the development and implementation of international food assistance programs under USDA food aid authorities- Attends meetings in the Branch Chief\'s absence with internal and external stakeholders, including USAID, the State Department, Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), and international organizations- Leads in conducting analyses of financial, administrative, and/or transportation and logistical issues within food assistance programs- Evaluates options for implementing food assistance programs and makes recommendations for implementing new financial or grants management procedures- Develops agreements authorizing cost-reimbursable and cooperative activities with international organizations, PVOs, and other funding partners- Coordinates research, training, planning, implementation, evaluation, and promulgation of USDA international school feeding programs- Provides technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation experience to formulate guidelines, implement new developments, and provide policy interpretation and recommendations- Ensures compliance with international food assistance legislation, regulations, and international school feeding agreements.

University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

UC San Diego Extended Studies

Spanish Language Program

University Center of California, Siena Italy

Study Abroad