Gayle E. Smith

Chief Executive Officer, ONE

BA, University of Colorado. A leading expert on global development and democracy issues. Formerly: journalist; worked with NGOs in Africa for more than 20 years; founded the Sustainable Security programme, Center for American Progress; co-founded the ENOUGH project and the Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network; Special Assistant to President Clinton and Senior Director for African affairs at the National Security Council; Special Assistant to President Obama and Senior Director for Development and Democracy at the National Security Council; Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development, leading a staff of more than 10,000 people working to end extreme poverty, foster sustained and inclusive economic growth, and promote resilient, democratic societies all over the world. Currently, President and Chief Executive Officer, ONE Campaign.

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