Jeffrey Szuchman

Co-Director

Jeffrey Szuchman’s work examines how emerging technologies shape governance and security in fragile and conflict-affected settings. He has held leadership roles at USAID in Washington, DC and in Africa, including as Deputy Director for Democratic Governance, Peace & Security in Kenya, where he managed multi-million dollar grants in security, governance, and peacebuilding, and advised on integrating digital safeguards and responsible AI principles into national strategies. He has also led teams at USAID in Liberia and in Washington, DC, where he served as Acting Director of Policy, leading agency-wide strategic planning and directing cross-functional teams on issues ranging from digital transformation, stabilization, and conflict prevention. Prior to USAID, he was a Professor of Global Studies at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. He holds a PhD and MA in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from UCLA.