ABOUT

We are an international team of development experts dedicated to creating a more equitable and inclusive world.

 

 
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Using the latest research and evaluation methodologies, we are able to provide our partners with the information they need to address the critical issues affecting global development policy and practice today.

Our research and evaluation provide the information clients need to strengthen governance, increase opportunities for environmental resilience, identify areas for constructive engagement between the public and private sector, further the inclusion of diverse perspectives and actively promote the voices of women, youth, and marginalized communities.

 OUR CLIENTS AND PARTNERS

We work with a diverse group of clients & partners
across the world.

MEET THE TEAM

Our international team is based in over a dozen countries spread across the world, providing our clients with rapid access to local and regional networks to solve real world challenges.


Suzanne founded Solutions Lab to promote collaboration and learning between colleagues and clients who value technical expertise, a return on investment, and the ability to continuously learn and adapt. Solutions Lab team members are committed to providing the very best services in order to help improve the lives of beneficiary communities.

THE AMERICAS


Suzanne Kelly

Founder & Managing Director

REGION SPECIALTY:
Mekong, China, West Africa

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Marc Cassidy

Senior advisor, Governance and Democracy

REGION SPECIALTY:
East Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe

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Chelsea Haley

Senior Associate, Data, Policy and Research

REGION SPECIALTY:
East & West Africa, Southeast Asia

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Mary Kay Magistad

Senior Advisor & Media Lead, Media, Democracy, and Influence

REGION SPECIALTY:
China & Southeast Asia

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Daniel Payares-Montoya

Solutions Lab Distinguished Fellow

REGION SPECIALTY:
Latin America & The Americas

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Neil Popaviç

Senior Legal Advisor

REGION SPECIALTY:
North & South America


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Eric Sype

Graduate Intern

REGION SPECIALTY:
Latin America

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John Waugh

Senior advisor and strategist, environment, sustainability, and climate change

REGION SPECIALTY:
Southeast Asia

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AFRICA


Sara Dackeen

Research Associate, Civil Society Democratic Transition and Social Movements

REGION SPECIALTY:
Sudan, UAE, Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Moda Dieng

Senior Advisor, Peace, Security and Conflict

REGION SPECIALTY:
West Africa and the Sahel

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Ndeye Laïty

Senior Researcher, Gender and inclusion, Community Builder, Advocate, and Educator

REGION SPECIALTY:
West Africa

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INDO-PACIFIC


Guada Lagrada

Senior Advisor, Civil Society and Social Movements

REGION SPECIALTY:
Asia & The Pacific

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Sophea Seng

Researcher, Project Management, and Logistics

REGION SPECIALTY:
Cambodia

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Dr. Toong Youttananukorn

Senior MEL Advisor, Measuring Evaluation, and Learning

REGION SPECIALTY:
Southeast Asia

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EUROPE & EURASIA


 

Dr. Neil Loughlin

Senior Advisor and Media Lead, Media, Democracy, and Influence

REGION SPECIALTY:
Cambodia and Southeast Asia (Based in Europe)

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Marija Marovic

Senior Advisor, Citizen Engagement, Social Movements, and Political Participation

REGION SPECIALTY:
Europe and Eurasia

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