James Legerme has been working in international development for the past 7 years, and is currently a Senior Recruitment Manager at Chemonics International. Before joining Chemonics International, James was based in Burundi, East Africa as a Global Health Corps Fellow with Population Services International. James’ interest in working in the development space comes from his own familial ties to the beautiful island nation of Haiti. Born in Brooklyn, New York to immigrant parents who migrated from Haiti, James understands the importance of giving back to underserved communities, which in turn fuels his passion to continue working in international development. Mr. Legerme holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from the University of Central Florida.