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Suzi Peel has worked in global philanthropy and international development since 1996, transforming compassion into effective action. She advises innovative donors so they measurably improve the lives of thousands of women and children. With deep expertise in philanthropy for sub-Saharan Africa, she is a valued counselor, and sits on several Boards and Advisory Boards. Suzi […]

With 16 years of experience in the sector, Susan Kleinman Wallis brings creative passion, powerful communication, and rigorous analysis to her work with foundations and nonprofit organizations. Having worked extensively as both a funder and a fundraiser, Susan is uniquely positioned to work in the space between foundations and grant seekers. A social worker by

Based in Bangkok, Erik Davies brings 25 years of professional experience to Paragon’s team. Erik has worked in 25 countries, including eight countries in Asia. Trained as an Environmental Management and Policy Specialist, he brings expertise in knowledge management, communication, gender, and development planning. Erik has spent the past 10 years of his career with

Based in Chengdu, Ming Zhuang specializes in civic engagement, social equality, and poverty alleviation. He has worked in China for over 10 years in partnership with central and local government, NGOs, and international organizations including the World Bank, UNESCO, UNHABITAT, DIFD, SIDA, Oxfam, ActionAid, World Vision, and Mercy Corps. Ming is the founder and director

Based in Tarija, Bolivia, Monica Ostria has 25 years of professional experience in environmental conservation, institutional development, project development and management, fundraising, forestry, climate change, and public policy, and has worked in over 21 countries. In her current role as an independent consultant, Monica advises non-profit organizations with institutional development needs on topics including donor

Andrew’s expertise and experience is in institutional development, program management and evaluation, and grants management (government and private) in the conservation and development fields, both in Central Africa and South America. Andrew spent the past 15 years with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in Bolivia and Ecuador, implementing landscape conservation programs financed by USAID, the

Based in Dakar, Thierno Kane is the founder and leader of a number of grassroots organizations in Senegal, his native country, and has acted as advisor and activist for Civil Society Organizations in Africa and worldwide. He specializes in issues of popular participation and has extensive experience in tripartite dialogue and partnerships between Civil Society

Based in Cairo, Heba Sweed has 14 years of experience working with donor organizations, NGOs, and multinational companies. Heba’s expertise lies in program management and evaluation, grants management, organizational development and capacity building, and social marketing. Heba managed the USAID-funded Global Initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness in Egypt, which aims to build civil society capacity

Based in Brussels, Pierre has 15 years of experience facilitating sustainability, excellence and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for organizations and companies. He has spent over five years living and working with NGOs and UN agencies in Africa and Latin America, where he worked for the NGO Enda Tiers Monde in Senegal, and for the United

Theron Shaw has worked in non-profit administration and fundraising since 1995, with wide-ranging experience in the fields of arts, education, environment and social services. He has assisted numerous clients in designing institutional, individual and major donor programs. Theron primarily serves small and medium-size arts organizations. Previously, he worked from 2007-2009 with Quinn Associates, a San