Yael Nagar
Regional Portfolio Manager @U.S. African Development Foundation Usadf
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WORK HISTORY
Regional Portfolio Manager @U.S. African Development Foundation Usadf
Washington, DC, US
EDUCATION
University of Maryland
B.A. in Economics
University of Florida
Beginner's Swahili Certification, Center for African Languages
University of Maryland
Minor in International Development and Conflict Management
University of Maryland
B.A. in Government and Politics
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Master of Business Administration
The State University of Zanzibar
Intermediate-High Swahili Language Certification, American Councils for International Education African Languages Initiative
University of Maryland
Bachelor’s Degree, Government and Politics; Economics
ABOUT YAEL NAGAR
International development professional with 9+ years of experience managing complex grant portfolios and strategic partnerships across Africa. At the U.S. African Development Foundation, I progressed from managing individual grants to overseeing regional operations across 6 countries, supervising 70+ staff and managing a $22.7M portfolio of 210 community and business development grants. I specialize in scaling programs in challenging environments, building high-impact partnerships with governments and financial institutions, and opening new country offices while ensuring compliance across complex regulatory landscapes.My expertise spans agriculture, off-grid energy, and entrepreneurship programming throughout East, West, and Southern Africa. I combine rigorous program management with cultural sensitivity—skills honed through extensive fieldwork and language study. I hold dual B.A. degrees in Economics and Government & Politics from the University of Maryland and am passionate about community-driven development that creates sustainable impact. I\'m currently pursuing an MBA at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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