David Cohen (Counterpart)

David Cohen Vice President, Global Agriculture and Economic Growth for Counterpart International.

"Areas of Expertise:Communications, grantsmanship, cooperatives, agricultural policy, business and legislative affairs Countries of Experience:Global Languages Spoken:English Biography: David Cohen has more than 25 years experience in communications, grantsmanship, international development, agricultural policy, business and legislative affairs. He established his own consulting practice in 1996 where he worked on behalf of a wide range of agricultural, cooperative and international development clients. Mr. Cohen has also served continuously for more than 30 years on association, cooperative, NGO, company, student and homeowner boards. In addition to his consulting practice, Mr. Cohen has served in executive and senior management positions with Counterpart International, Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs, Sparks Companies and E.A. Jaenke & Associates. He has worked in both consulting and executive capacities with Counterpart International since 1998 and most recently served as Vice President, Business Development. Earlier in his career, Mr. Cohen worked as a Congressional affairs specialist with the Farm Credit Administration. Mr. Cohen earned an MPA from The American University and a BA from The University of Florida."

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