Stephanie Di Pego
About Stephanie Di Pego
Stephanie Di Pego serves as a Country Capacity Strengthening Analyst at the World Food Programme in Rome, Italy, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in food security and outreach, she has held various roles at organizations such as Feeding America and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
Work at World Food Programme
Stephanie Di Pego has been serving as a Country Capacity Strengthening Analyst at the World Food Programme since 2023. In her role, she supports the drafting and revising of guidance and tools for the Catalytic Investment Facility pilot projects in four countries. Additionally, she conducts research and analysis on methodologies to inform the implementation and execution of programmatic activities and pilot projects. Her work involves facilitating a cohort of technical experts to revise and expand the Country Capacity Strengthening toolkit, which includes the Granular Framework and Capacity Needs Mapping tool.
Previous Experience in Food Security
Before her current position, Stephanie Di Pego held various roles at Feeding America. She served as Senior Program Associate for National Programs from 2017 to 2019, followed by a role as Programs Manager for Economic Mobility from 2019 to 2021. She then became Senior Policy Manager from 2021 to 2023. Her experience also includes working as Manager of Public Benefits Access for seven months in 2021. Earlier in her career, she worked at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, where she held positions including Hispanic Initiative Outreach Coordinator and Client Services Coordinator.
Educational Background
Stephanie Di Pego earned her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from Ball State University, studying from 2008 to 2012. She later pursued a Master of Arts in Global Affairs at the University of Oklahoma, completing her studies from 2017 to 2018. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in food security and community outreach.
Roles in Nonprofit Organizations
Throughout her career, Stephanie Di Pego has held various positions in nonprofit organizations focused on food security and community support. She worked at World Relief as a National Match Grant Program Specialist and later as a Senior Match Grant Program Specialist. Additionally, she served as a Program Coordinator for Stabilization at Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. These roles have contributed to her expertise in program management and outreach initiatives.