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International Development Expert Carol A. Peasley Appointed Chair of CEDPA BoardFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC—The Board of Directors of the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA), an international non-profit organization that improves the lives of women and girls around the world, elected Carol A. Peasley as its chairperson at a recent board meeting in Washington, D.C. Ms. Peasley had a long and highly successful career with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). She retired in 2005 after achieving the rank of Career Minister and as Counselor to the Agency. In this position, which is the most senior career officer position at USAID, she advised the USAID Administrator and other senior staff on a range of policy, operational and management issues, and served as ombudsman for USAID employees. In her 35 years of service at USAID, Ms. Peasley held various leadership positions that included mission director in both Malawi and Russia, and senior deputy assistant administrator to the Africa Bureau. Throughout her USAID career, she worked closely with other U.S. Government foreign affairs agencies, as well as the private sector, non-governmental groups, universities, developing country counterparts and institutions, other donors, and the U.S. Congress. She received the USAID Distinguished Career Award in 2005. Ms. Peasley also serves on the boards of Opportunity Industrialization Centers International (OICI) and ShoreBank International. “It is truly a pleasure to welcome Carol A. Peasley as CEDPA’s Board Chairperson,” said Yolonda C. Richardson, CEDPA President and CEO. “Her depth of experience and expertise will be a great asset as we partner with women to strengthen their families, communities and nations around the world.” As the new Board Chairperson, Ms. Peasley joins a distinguished group of leaders who contribute their expertise to advance CEDPA’s mission. CEDPA’s global programs increase educational opportunities for girls, ensure access to lifesaving reproductive health and HIV/AIDS information and services, and strengthen women’s leadership in their nations. CEDPA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has offices in Egypt, India, Nepal, Nigeria and South Africa. With a growing network of 5,000 alumni and partners in over 150 countries, CEDPA is building a groundswell of change agents for effective international development.
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