Adrienne Chuck
About Adrienne Chuck
Adrienne Chuck is the Manager of Government Partnerships & Policy at REDF, with extensive experience in workforce development and program management.
Current Role at REDF
Adrienne Chuck holds the position of Manager, Government Partnerships & Policy at REDF. Her responsibilities involve fostering partnerships with government entities and formulating policy initiatives. She joined REDF in 2023 and focuses on aligning government and private sector strategies to drive employment and workforce development goals.
Previous Experience at San Diego Workforce Partnership
Before joining REDF, Adrienne Chuck worked at the San Diego Workforce Partnership. Her roles included Manager of Workforce Development (ICT) from 2022 to 2023, Program Supervisor from 2021 to 2022, and Program Specialist from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she developed programs aimed at enhancing workforce skills and managing regional coalitions to support talent pipelines for job seekers facing employment barriers.
Background in Program Management and Development
Adrienne Chuck has an extensive background in program management and development. She served as Program Operations Manager at SMASH from 2018 to 2020 and Program Manager, Big Ideas, at The Blum Center for Developing Economies from 2014 to 2018. Her experience includes designing and managing large-scale programs intended to drive economic and social impact.
Early Career in Governance and Development
Earlier in her career, Adrienne Chuck was involved in governance and development roles. She was a Knowledge & Learning Consultant in Governance and Anti-Corruption at The World Bank from 2013 to 2014. She also held various positions at the Atlantic Council, including Assistant Director and Research Assistant at the Africa Center from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she worked in financial development at the American Red Cross and briefly at the Social Security Administration.
Educational Background and Specialization
Adrienne Chuck obtained a Master's Degree in Public Policy Analysis from the University of California, Berkeley. She also holds a BA in International Studies, Africa, Political Science from Middlebury College and studied Kenya: Development, Health and Society at the School of International Training. Her foundational education began at Punahou School where she achieved her high school diploma. Adrienne specializes in leveraging a blend of private and government funding to drive impactful workforce development initiatives.