Joshua Spetter

Joshua Spetter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Foreign Service Program Officer at USAID/Kenya and East Africa

  • Education

    • American University

      2021 - 2021
      Key Executive Leadership Program
    • The Ohio State University

      1997 - 2001
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Spanish
    • University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education

      2022 - 2022
      Leading Organizational Change
    • School for International Training

      2008 - 2013
      Master of Arts (MA) Sustainable Development - Program in Intercultural Management
  • Experience

    • Puente a la Salud Comunitaria

      May 2006 - Dec 2007
      Director of Programs
    • Fondo Oaxaqueño para la Conservación de la Naturaleza

      Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
      Grant Management Consultant
    • University of California, Berkeley

      Jun 2009 - Sept 2009
      Field Research Manager
    • Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda I.A.P.

      Nov 2009 - Feb 2010
      Project Design Consultant
    • PEACE Mexico

      Apr 2010 - Nov 2010
      Strategic Planning Consultant
    • Peace Corps

      Aug 2010 - Aug 2023

      Acting Country Director, Paraguay (Aug-Sep 2022)Acting Country Director, Mexico (Feb-July 2021)

      • Director of Programming and Training

        Feb 2018 - Aug 2023
      • Training Manager

        Sept 2013 - Feb 2018
      • Training Specialist

        Apr 2012 - Sept 2013
      • Core Trainer and Training Logistics Coordinator

        Aug 2010 - Apr 2012
    • USAID

      Aug 2023 - now

      Office of Strategic Planning and Analysis Bureau for Planning, Learning, and Resource Management

      • Foreign Service Program Officer (Kenya and East Africa)

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Foreign Service Program Officer (Washington, D.C.)

        Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives - Level 1

      United States Federal Government
      Aug 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joshua Spetter
      Harry L. Davis Scholarship for Nonprofit Leaders University of Chicago Booth School of Business Mar 2022 The Harry L. Davis Executive Education Scholarship for Nonprofit Leaders seeks to provide leaders of nonprofit organizations the opportunity to benefit from an executive education program at Chicago Booth in one of the following areas of study: finance, leadership/organizational behavior, marketing, or strategy. We hope that after learning from The Chicago Approach™, nonprofit executives will be able to use their new experiences to position their organizations more competitively while… Show more The Harry L. Davis Executive Education Scholarship for Nonprofit Leaders seeks to provide leaders of nonprofit organizations the opportunity to benefit from an executive education program at Chicago Booth in one of the following areas of study: finance, leadership/organizational behavior, marketing, or strategy. We hope that after learning from The Chicago Approach™, nonprofit executives will be able to use their new experiences to position their organizations more competitively while benefiting society. Show less
    • Awarded to Joshua Spetter
      Commendation Peace Corps Inter-America and Pacific Region Nov 2021 "You are recognized for your efforts serving as Acting Country Director/Mexico for nearly four and a half months. Your leadership protected post operations while ensuring the health and safety of staff. Furthermore, you managed Programming Training and Evaluation Alignment, developed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Secretary of Education and strengthened relationships with Peace Corps Mexico’s partners. We greatly appreciate your contributions to the Peace Corps."
    • Awarded to Joshua Spetter
      Commendation Peace Corps Inter-America and Pacific Region Sep 2020 "Exemplary work during the global evacuation of Peace Corps Volunteers. Outstanding professionalism and support to Volunteers and Staff during and following such a demanding event."
    • Awarded to Joshua Spetter
      Meritorious Honor Award Peace Corps/Mexico Nov 2015 "For his outstanding performance during the period when Joshua served as Training Manager, Acting Director of Programming and Training, and Back-up Safety and Security Manager, demonstrating high levels of responsibility and accountability."
    • Awarded to Joshua Spetter
      Meritorious Honor Award Peace Corps/Mexico May 2012 "For his outstanding contributions to Pre-service Training and In-service Training: designing creative sessions, establishing a model training program for future Pre-service Training events, and strengthening the Training of Trainers program for Peace Corps staff."
    • Awarded to Joshua Spetter
      National Peace Corps Association Scholarship National Peace Corps Association Aug 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President of the Board of Directors

      Issued by Un Mundo on Nov 2009
      Un MundoAssociated with Joshua Spetter
    • Mentor

      Issued by School for International Training on Mar 2017
      School for International TrainingAssociated with Joshua Spetter
    • Beekeeping Extension Volunteer

      Issued by Peace Corps on Dec 2001
      Peace CorpsAssociated with Joshua Spetter
    • Volunteer Coordinator, Agriculture Sector

      Issued by Peace Corps on Jan 2004
      Peace CorpsAssociated with Joshua Spetter