Jason Wendle
About Jason Wendle
Managing Director - GDI Americas
Jason Wendle serves as the Managing Director of GDI Americas. His role encompasses a broad array of responsibilities, including oversight of key initiatives in the social impact space. With two decades of experience in strategy and project execution, Wendle has made significant contributions to various sectors such as labor mobility, refugee economic inclusion, and combatting human trafficking. His leadership at GDI Americas is pivotal in driving the organization's mission and achieving its objectives.
Labor Mobility Partnerships (LaMP) Strategy Lead
In his role at Labor Mobility Partnerships (LaMP), Jason Wendle takes the lead on strategy. LaMP focuses on enhancing labor mobility as a means to generate economic benefits for workers and their families while addressing the global labor market’s needs. Wendle's strategic insights fuel the initiative's goal to create sustainable and impactful labor mobility solutions.
Strategic Role at Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS)
Jason Wendle previously contributed to the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) as a strategy leader. His efforts involved helping to shape the fund's strategy for deploying $80 million to transform systems prone to slavery in highly affected sectors. By growing the evidence base for the field, Wendle's work at GFEMS aimed at creating sustainable solutions to eradicate modern slavery globally.
Mastercard Foundation Rural and Agricultural Finance Learning Lab
Jason Wendle launched and directed the Mastercard Foundation Rural and Agricultural Finance Learning Lab. This initiative was focused on accumulating and disseminating knowledge to improve the effectiveness and impact of financial programs in rural and agricultural settings. The Lab aimed to enhance financial inclusion and economic development in these sectors.
Harvard Kennedy School Alumnus - MPA/ID
Jason Wendle holds a Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) from Harvard's Kennedy School. This educational background grounds his expertise in developing strategies for social impact and policy implementation. The rigorous program at Harvard equipped Wendle with essential skills for addressing complex global challenges.