charlie danzoll
Humanitarian Leadership and Organizational Strategy
Charlie Danzoll is a seasoned humanitarian and development professional with over 25 years of experience leading complex programs in conflict-affected and fragile states. His work spans strategy, governance, and program development, with a focus on fostering partnerships and delivering measurable results for marginalized communities. Charlie has worked across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, collaborating with UN agencies, governments, and NGOs to design and implement impactful initiatives.
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Charlie’s expertise includes leading large-scale transitions of country offices, supporting organizational localization processes, and developing governance models for international NGOs. He has provided high-level strategic advisory services to organizations such as CARE, Sesame Workshop, and the World Bank, emphasizing efficiency, sustainability, and equity in humanitarian and development programming.
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An articulate and participatory leader, Charlie excels at facilitating collaboration across diverse stakeholders. With fluency in English and proficiency in French, he is deeply committed to improving outcomes for those most excluded and vulnerable, leveraging his skills in negotiation, capacity building, and resource mobilization to drive sustainable change.
charlie at a glance
EXPERIENCE
Over 25 years in humanitarian and development operations, focusing on conflict-affected fragile states, organizational governance, localization, civil society strengthening, and program development
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EDUCATION
Master of International Administration (1995) from the School for International Training and a BA in Political Science and History (1988) from Colorado College
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LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and proficient in French
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CLIENTS
Strategy and management consultant since 2015, working with organizations like Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB), CARE, and the World Bank. Previously held leadership roles with ChildFund and CARE in crisis contexts, including North Korea, Ethiopia, and Haiti​
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