Jaron Vogelsang
About Jaron Vogelsang
Jaron Vogelsang is a Global Programs Operations Manager at the Obama Foundation, with extensive experience in international program management and donor relations. He has worked in various roles focused on natural resource rights, legal empowerment, and refugee processing across Africa and the United States.
Work at Obama Foundation
Jaron Vogelsang currently serves as the Global Programs Operations Manager at the Obama Foundation. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of global programs, ensuring effective implementation and management of initiatives aligned with the foundation's mission.
Professional Experience
Jaron Vogelsang has extensive experience in international development and program management. He worked at American Jewish World Service as a Program Officer for Natural Resource Rights from 2013 to 2014 and for East Africa from 2010 to 2012. He also served as Program Manager and later Program Director at Namati: Innovations in Legal Empowerment from 2014 to 2022, where he managed projects related to legal empowerment and environmental justice. His experience includes managing staff and consultants across the US and Africa for over eight years.
Education and Expertise
Jaron Vogelsang has a strong academic background in international affairs and development studies. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory and African Studies from Michigan State University (2002-2006), followed by a Master of Science in International Affairs and Global Governance from The New School (2012-2014). He also studied Development Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for 11 months in 2005. His education supports his extensive professional focus on the African continent.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Jaron Vogelsang has managed and evaluated projects funded by major international donors, including DFID, UN, and USAID. His work has involved securing funding for international justice programs and maintaining strong donor relationships. He has also contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving legal empowerment and environmental justice.
Background in Refugee Services
Jaron Vogelsang has experience in refugee services, having worked with Church World Service as a Caseworker and Field Team Manager at the Refugee Processing Center from 2008 to 2010. His role involved supporting refugee processing efforts in Nairobi, Kenya, and managing related operations, contributing to his overall expertise in humanitarian assistance.