Chizi Igwe is a Senior Program Officer the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). She works with private investors and business leaders, NGOs and nonprofits, associations, and think tanks to develop blended finance investments that support partner government development goals. She previously worked within corporate responsibility at JPMorgan Chase, where she supported the development of a global Women of Color initiative. Before JPMorgan, she was at the Greater Washington Partnership, where she partnered with local employers to support inclusive growth in the region. Her international development career also includes experience at international social impact consulting firm Dalberg Advisors, and began at the Gates Foundation, where she spent time in the WASH sector. Her interest in development and the importance of centering those most impacted by projects and interventions is inspired by her study abroad experiences in Europe, work experience China, and lived experience as a Nigerian and child of immigrant parents.
She holds a master's degree in International Business from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China, and a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus in finance and international business from the University of Cincinnati. She has lived in the metro D.C. region for about 6 years.