We tap into a wide network of devoted experts, field-tested international development professionals, inspiring young cadres, and purpose-driven researchers. A diverse, inclusive, and creative pool of seasoned professionals who combine more than 25 years of experience working in 30 countries across Africa, North America, and Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC).
John is a purpose-driven, field-tested international development professional with a 15-year track record of high achievement in the most complex working environments across 15 countries; A seasoned practitioner in the field of CVE, democracy promotion, governance, and conflict mitigation with strong understanding of donor’s rules and regulations; A transformational leader trained to build, motivate and empower teams; An action-oriented researcher and writer; an award-winning youth development promoter.
Jay Townsend has served as a speechwriter, debate coach, polltaker, television, print and radio advertising strategist. He has worked in four presidential campaigns, scores of U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and Congressional races, and more than 300 campaigns in County Executive, Mayoral, legislative and judicial contests. His client have included Patrick J Buchanan, Senators Jim Jeffords (VT), Phil Gramm (TX), Pete Wilson (CA); Governors Mike Hayden (KS) and Pete Wilson (CA); ...
Nadine Kadri is a development practitioner with 20 years of experience in post-conflict stabiliza-tion and governance, working with marginalized communities in sub-Saharan Africa to resolve con-flict and improving governance through dialogue and partnerships. With a background in...
James is a dedicated young Youth Outreach Coordinator who is pursuing a Bachelor degree in Political Science at the University of Montreal ( UdeM). He has strong experience in electoral affairs and is a shrewd political analyst. He worked for ParlAmericas as part of an Election Observation Mission ...
Education
John holds a Masters Degree in Political Science and is a Senior Governance and Democratic Development Specialist.
John is a purpose-driven, field-tested international development professional with a 15-year track record of high achievement in the most complex working environments across 15 countries; A seasoned practitioner in the field of CVE, democracy promotion, governance, and conflict mitigation with strong understanding of donor’s rules and regulations; A transformational leader trained to build, motivate and empower teams; An action-oriented researcher and writer; an award-winning youth development promoter.
He started his career as a Democracy Practitioner at the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) where he designed projects that built capacity of political leaders and civil society in Haiti. In Canada, He managed several projects at the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development in Canada to support democracy promotion and Human Rights advocacy in Latin America ( Bolivia, Colombia, Haiti).
John served as Senior Governance Advisor at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and served as Political Analyst for ParlAmericas, an organization based in Ottawa that strengthens a network of Parliaments in the Americas.
John managed projects in 10 countries in West Africa that study and address the root causes of violent extremism in the Sahel and Lake Chad sub-regions by improving governance and helping communities build sound coalitions and advocacy campaigns.
As a political analyst, he worked for several institutions, including the International Crisis Group (ICG) and the Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution (NOREF)
John received the YouthActionNet award that recognizes his dedication to service and commitment to youth development. His book entitled : Démocratie: Mythes et Limites addresses the challenges of liberal democracy and provides critical insights on how to strengthen democratic norms, principles and practices in both established and emerging democracies.
National Awards
Nation’s best television commercial aired in a Gubernatorial race, the best persuasion mail piece produced for a Presidential campaign, and the nation’s best newspaper ad.
Jay Townsend has served as a speechwriter, debate coach, polltaker, television, print and radio advertising strategist. He has worked in four presidential campaigns, scores of U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and Congressional races, and more than 300 campaigns in County Executive, Mayoral, legislative and judicial contests. His client have included Patrick J Buchanan, Senators Jim Jeffords (VT), Phil Gramm (TX), Pete Wilson (CA); Governors Mike Hayden (KS) and Pete Wilson (CA); Lt. Gov Peter Smith (VT); Members of Congress Bill Lowery (CA), Bob Lagomarsino (CA), Pat Roberts (KS), Sue Kelly (NY) and Nan Hayworth (NY); Attorneys General Ken Eikenberry (WA), Dan Lungren (CA) and Robert Stephan (KS); San Diego Mayors Maureen O’Connor and Susan Golding.
Prior to joining forming The Townsend Group, he was a partner in a New York City based consulting firm whose clients included Speaker of the House Tom Foley (WA), Governors Harry Hughes (MD) and Mark White (TX), Senators Daniel Patrick Moynihan (NY) and Jeff Bingaman (NM), Members of Congress Terry Bruce (IL) and Les Aspin (WI), New York City Comptroller Jay Goldin, Congressman Les Aspin (WI) and Terry Bruce (IL).
Townsend has received several national awards for his work, including the nation’s best television commercial aired in a Gubernatorial race, the best persuasion mail piece produced for a Presidential campaign, and the nation’s best newspaper ad. He is the author of The Worst Mistakes Candidates Make and Timeless Lessons from the 2016 Election
A member of the National Speakers Association, Townsend has spoken to hundreds of audiences. He has lectured on politics and political warfare at the United States Military Academy, the Marketing Research Association, the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, the Coro and Luce Foundations, numerous colleges and universities. He has appeared on NBC, NY1, Time Warner’s Capitol Tonight, FOX News, Canadian TV and is a Sr. Global Advisor to the James Luce Foundation.
He resides in New York City.
Education
Nadine holds a degree in International Studies from the Johns Hopkins University and is fluent in several languages including French, English, and Arabic.
Education
Taking Bachelor degree in Political Science at the University of Montreal ( UdeM)
James is a dedicated young Youth Outreach Coordinator who is pursuing a Bachelor degree in Political Science at the University of Montreal ( UdeM). He has strong experience in electoral affairs and is a shrewd political analyst. He worked for ParlAmericas as part of an Election Observation Mission in Haiti. As a young leader, he promotes civic engagement and political participation in Haiti and in Canada.
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