Zachary Maas
About Zachary Maas
Zachary Maas serves as a Senior Associate in Operations at the Clean Cooking Alliance, with a strong background in international development and project management. He has advanced degrees from the University of Deusto and Universidad de Granada, and has held various roles in organizations focused on education, gender programming, and climate resilience.
Current Role at United Nations Foundation
Zachary Maas serves as a Senior Associate in Operations for the Clean Cooking Alliance at the United Nations Foundation. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving access to clean cooking solutions. His work involves coordinating operations and supporting project implementation, focusing on sustainable development goals.
Professional Experience
Zachary has over three years of experience in international development. He has worked in various roles, including as a Project Associate at Dexis Consulting Group since 2019, where he supports USAID Learn projects. His previous positions include a Project Management Trainee at Acción Contra el Hambre and a Monitoring and Evaluation Intern at ResilienceMonitor. He also volunteered as a verifier at Vofair from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Zachary holds multiple degrees, including a Master's from the University of Deusto (2016-2018) and another Master's from Universidad de Granada (2013-2015). He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Drew University (2008-2012). His educational background supports his interests in education, gender programming, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), and climate extreme resilience.
Language Proficiency
Zachary possesses full working proficiency in Spanish. This language skill enhances his ability to engage in diverse international settings and collaborate with stakeholders across different regions.
Background
Zachary attended William Penn Charter School and later studied at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2013. His educational journey has equipped him with a strong foundation for his career in international development and project management.