Susan's BIO
Deputy Director
Susan has over 20 years experience in economic development programs, particularly in Africa. Before joining Boma she served as director of technical services and strategic partnerships at Land O Lakes International Development, a non-profit organization affiliated with the agricultural cooperative. Susan also worked for 17 years with the international development non-profit TechnoServe, in roles including senior director for program development, interim country director for Kenya, and deputy director of Africa operations. There she developed and managed innovative public-private partnerships between agribusinesses and emerging market farmers and small and growing businesses. Susan also supported agriculture development programs in Asia and Africa at VOCA. Susan was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal. She holds a MA in International Transactions from George Mason University and a BA in International Studies from Michigan State University.
Email: susan.bornstein@boma.ngo