Ep 6: US Midterm Elections and USAID Funding: What you need to know

Recorded: November 10. 2022

Join us for this event to hear from our expert panelists on what the US mid-term election results (8 November 2022) might mean for USAID funding. We will discuss:
- What role does Congress play in USAID funding?
- How might the election results affect USAID's work over the next couple years?
- What can USAID partners do now to respond to the election results?
- What do the results signal for the Presidential election in 2024?

We are excited to co-host this event with Konektid International.

Panelist bios:

Suzanne M. Sullivan
Owner - SMS Strategic Services, LLC

SMS Strategic Services, LLC, a woman-owned small business which offers business development and project management expertise in conflict and transition areas for government, non-profit, and private sector clients. With more than 21 years of experience, we work with partners to build business strategies and deliver meaningful solutions in governance; HA; political transition; infrastructure; civil society; grants; and applied technology.

Christy Hollywood
Chief Operating Officer - Konektid International

Christy Hollywood supports Konektid clients and consultants with skills honed during 20+ years of leadership in international development, professional services, and consulting organizations. She led a successful consulting firm of her own for 11 years. Previously, she served as Vice President for BD of Cardno (a large USAID and MCC contractor, since acquired) and held pivotal business development roles at KPMG's Emerging Markets Group, RTI International, and PATH.

Chuck Pope- Pope International
Integrated Development Solutions was founded and is led by Charles S. "Chuck" Pope, a former USAID Foreign Service Contracting Officer and senior leader at the Agency. PI believes in, seeks, forms and nurtures partnerships, providing the following services to its partners: International Aid & Development; Business Development; Acquisition & Assistance Support; Capacity Building; Capture Management; Compliance & Risk Management; Program & Project Management; and Course & Curriculum Development.

Christy Hollywood, Chief Operating Officer, Konektid International; Chuck Pope, Pope International, CEO; Suzanne Sullivan, Senior Consultant; Joe Miklosi, Bridge Consulting, CEO

ABOUT THE HOST:

The podcast is hosted by Mike Shanley, Founder and CEO of Konektid International and AidKonekt Data, the leading USAID partner support firms that help clients to grow their USAID funding portfolios. Mike has nearly two decades of experience in working with USAID projects and funding opportunities. His USAID funding expertise has been recognized by the largest aid and development associations, partners, and conferences, including by USAID, Devex, British Expertise International, AidEx, and by the Society for International Development-US where he also serves as Board Member.

Websites:

Konektid International: www.konektid.com

AidKonekt Data: https://www.aidkonekt.com/usaid-biz-dev

Connect with Mike Shanley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konektid-usaid-specialists/