Jennifer Overton
About Jennifer Overton
Jennifer Overton serves as the Regional Director for West Africa at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2015. With extensive experience in various roles at CRS since 1993, she has contributed to multiple programs across Africa.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Jennifer Overton serves as the Regional Director for West Africa at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) since 2015. In this role, she oversees various programs and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in the region. Her responsibilities include strategic planning, program implementation, and collaboration with local partners to address the needs of vulnerable populations.
Previous Positions at Catholic Relief Services
Over her career at Catholic Relief Services, Jennifer Overton has held multiple positions. She worked as the Director of the Special Grants Support Unit from 2009 to 2011, and as a Senior Technical Advisor for HIV from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she served as the Deputy Director for the Program Quality and Support Department from 2008 to 2009, and as the Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality in the East Africa Regional Office from 2011 to 2015.
Experience in Africa
Jennifer Overton has extensive experience working in various African countries. She was the Country Representative in Madagascar from 2001 to 2005 and held several roles in Kenya, including Program Manager for Food Assisted Child Survival from 1995 to 1997, and Assistant Country Representative from 1997 to 1999. She also worked as a Regional Technical Advisor for the Southern Africa Region from 1999 to 2001.
Education and Academic Background
Jennifer Overton earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) from 1991 to 1993. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Columbia University in the City of New York, which she completed from 1984 to 1988. Her educational background supports her expertise in international development and humanitarian assistance.