As a membership-driven organization, SID-US convenes its members and the broader community through its member-led groups. The purpose of the groups are to provide a space for our members to connect, learn, and have discussions based on common interests. All member-led groups meet on a regular basis under the leadership of two co-chairs, with support by an associate.
Member-Led Groups
Affinity Groups / Member Only
Share, learn, and connect on current global humanitarian crises.
Networks / Member Only
Engage, connect, and network with your peers for professional development.
Workgroups / Public
Connect and convene on specific sectors or issue areas. Open to the public.
Co-Chairs and Workgroup Associates
![Michelle Adams-Matson Image](/sites/default/files/public/styles/people_140x140/public/Picture1_10.png?h=dfb7ab6a&itok=PqOVwCXo)
Monitoring & Evaluation / Workgroup Co-Chair
Senior Vice President for Programs
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company
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Development Finance Workgroup / Co-Chair
Principal Associate
Cadmus Group (formerly Nathan Associates)
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Youth in Development Workgroup / Co-Chair
Director of Venture Development
Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland
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Food Security & Agriculture Workgroup / Co-Chair
Director of Programs & Business Development for Asia
Heifer International
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Environment & Sustainability Workgroup / Co-Chair
Environment and Sustainability Account Leader
Mott MacDonald
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Corporate Role in Development Workgroup / Co-Chair
Director, Global Partnerships & Strategy
Management Sciences for Health
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Policy & Learning Workgroup / Co-Chair
Associate Director, Learning & Leadership Development and Gender Equity & Inclusive Practices
EnCompass
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Digital Development Workgroup / Co-Chair
Digital Specialist, Center for Digital Acceleration
DAI
![Photo of Workgroup Co-Chair Kourtney Pompi](/sites/default/files/public/styles/people_140x140/public/Kourtney%20Pompi%20Workgroup%20Co%20Chair.png?h=dfb7ab6a&itok=Ic8axeVJ)
Democracy, Rights, & Governance Workgroup / Co-chair
Senior Director, Governance Practice Area
Counterpart International
![photo of Workgroup Co-Chair Liza Prendergast](/sites/default/files/public/styles/people_140x140/public/Liza%20head%20shot%20co%20chair.jpg?h=dfb7ab6a&itok=VDVmXRVp)
Democracy, Rights, & Governance Workgroup / Co-chair
Vice President, Strategy & Technical Leadership
Democracy International
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Youth in Development Workgroup / Co-Chair
Technical Specialist
Youth Issues in the Inclusive Development Hub, USAID
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Education for Development Workgroup / Co-Chair
Senior Project Director
Creative Associates
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Young Professionals in Development Network / Co-Chair
Country Registration Specialist, Business Services
FHI360
![Carline Noailles image](/sites/default/files/public/styles/people_140x140/public/For%20SID.jpeg?h=534b22fd&itok=GaPYw0Cz)
Infrastructure & Urban Development Workgroup / Co-Chair
Co-founder and Managing Partner
JESCA Solutions LLC
![Matthew Bare image](/sites/default/files/public/styles/people_140x140/public/Matt.jpg?h=9a38ff91&itok=qfbvDESo)
Food Security & Agriculture Workgroup / Co-Chair
Director of Climate and Environment
ACDI/VOCA
Workgroup Associate
Program Officer, Latin America & the Caribbean
National Democratic Institute (NDI)
![Gabrielle Rivera image](/sites/default/files/public/styles/people_140x140/public/Gabrielle%20Rivera.jpg?h=dfb7ab6a&itok=4VYfV2EO)
Workgroup Associate
Manager, Programs & Engagement
Global Knowledge Initiative (GKI)
![Audra Grant](/sites/default/files/public/styles/people_140x140/public/Picture1_20.jpg?h=d92b2dac&itok=Q0dVxhl1)
Peace & Security / Workgroup Co-Chair
Senior Research Manager
NORC at the University of Chicago
![Mehr Manzoor image](/sites/default/files/public/styles/people_140x140/public/Mehr_Life%20Design.jpg?h=7c5b0008&itok=csK3SyXX)
RACE, ETHNICITY, & DIVERSITY WORKGROUP / CO-CHAIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Consultant
![Jennifer Kuzara](/sites/default/files/public/styles/people_140x140/public/Headshot%209%2022.jpg?h=3e7fb220&itok=6IVKTNLo)
MONITORING & EVALUATION / WORKGROUP CO-CHAIR
Deputy Chief of Party for USAID's Program Cycle Mechanism
Social Solutions International