Jenny Choi Fitzpatrick
About Jenny Choi Fitzpatrick
Jenny Choi Fitzpatrick serves as the Senior Director for Africa at Global Communities, where she oversees a portfolio valued at over $200 million across multiple African countries. With extensive experience in program management and operations, she has held various leadership roles at Project Concern International and has a strong academic background in international development.
Current Role at Global Communities
Jenny Choi Fitzpatrick serves as the Senior Director for Africa at Global Communities, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees a portfolio valued at over $200 million, which spans nine countries across East, West, Central, and Southern Africa. She is responsible for managing client relations with federal agencies such as USAID, USDA, DOD, and CDC, as well as with non-federal funders, including foundations and multi-lateral organizations. Her responsibilities include the start-up, implementation, and close-out of multi-million dollar projects in high-risk environments.
Previous Experience at Project Concern International
Prior to her current role, Jenny Choi Fitzpatrick held several positions at Project Concern International. She served as the Regional Director for Africa from 2018 to 2021, and as the Director of Program Quality from 2015 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she worked as the Director of Operations & Commodity Logistics in Bangladesh for 11 months in 2010, and as the Country Director & Chief of Party in Tanzania from 2010 to 2013. She also held roles as the Associate Manager of Program Operations and Regional Desk Officer for Africa and Asia.
Education and Academic Background
Jenny Choi Fitzpatrick earned a Master of Arts (MA) in International Administration with a concentration in International Development from the University of Denver, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Development Studies, focusing on Cultural Anthropology, from UC Berkeley, completed from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, she pursued non-degree studies in Social Work at Delhi University in 1999.
Leadership and Team Management
In her role at Global Communities, Jenny Choi Fitzpatrick supervises a team of 10 direct reports, which includes Country Directors and a HQ Regional Program Manager. She is responsible for developing program and award management systems, standards, and processes, ensuring effective oversight and execution of projects across the African continent.
International Experience and Expertise
Jenny Choi Fitzpatrick has extensive international experience, having worked in various capacities across multiple countries. Her roles have included significant responsibilities in high-risk environments, where she has developed expertise in program management and operations. Her work has involved overseeing complex projects and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in the development sector.