Carolyn Kenney
About Carolyn Kenney
Carolyn Kenney is a Program Officer for the WE Initiative at Global Communities, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in international development, with previous roles at Project Concern International and a Master's degree in International Affairs from UC San Diego.
Work at Global Communities
Carolyn Kenney serves as a Program Officer for the WE Initiative at Global Communities. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to program implementation and management in Washington, D.C. Her responsibilities include providing technical guidance in savings group methodology to staff and local partners in various countries, including Burundi, Botswana, and Zambia. She also plays a key role in new business development through opportunity research, program design, and partner engagement.
Previous Experience at Project Concern International
Prior to her current role, Carolyn Kenney worked at Project Concern International for several years. She started as a WE Initiative Intern in 2013, followed by positions as Program Coordinator from 2014 to 2017 and Program Officer from 2017 to 2021. During her tenure, she developed a cloud-based information management system using Smartsheet to enhance project implementation and team coordination.
Education and Expertise
Carolyn Kenney holds a Master of International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied International Development with a focus on Latin America from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Affairs from Eckerd College from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Damascus High School, graduating with a diploma in 2006.
Administrative Roles at UC San Diego
Carolyn Kenney held multiple administrative positions at UC San Diego. She worked as an Administrative Assistant III for five months in 2011 and later served as a Fiscal Assistant from 2011 to 2012. These roles provided her with foundational skills in administrative support and fiscal management.
Logistical Planning and Compliance Management
In her current role and previous positions, Carolyn Kenney has demonstrated expertise in logistical planning and compliance management. She leads logistical planning and support for team meetings and workshops, accommodating groups of 5 to 40 participants both locally and internationally. She is also responsible for maintaining compliance with procurement policies for contracts exceeding $150,000.