John Palien is an innovative, results-oriented human resource professional with over 30 years of experience in the global nonprofit and international development, as well as high technology and healthcare, sectors. He is well-versed in HR Operations and Strategy, Recruiting, Compensation and Benefits Administration. He has a thorough understanding of the HR mechanism related to human resources with international development funders such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), UK Department for International Development (DFID), and other government and quasi-government agencies. John received his degree from American University’s School of International Services and holds both a Senior Human Resource Professional and a Certified Compensation Professional designation.