Jourden Warren

Strategic Partnerships & Global Programs | Nonprofit Leader | Event Production Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

Results-driven nonprofit leader with over a decade of progressive experience at the intersection of international philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and global program management. Proven strengths in forging and maintaining strategic partnerships with government officials, corporate leaders, and major philanthropic foundations, with a focus on driving impactful initiatives across education, international development, and cross-cultural understanding. Expert in navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments while remaining a trusted strategic advisor, demonstrating good judgment and discreet counsel in high-pressure situations. Proven track record of securing and managing multi-million dollar grants and conceptualizing, designing, and implementing high-visibility events and convenings. Skilled in driving political will and cultivating relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Heads of State, diplomatic corps, and top-tier philanthropic partners. Combines expertise in strategic communications, project management, and impact assessment with a unique educational background in international trade, development, public relations and economics.

Experience

  • Senior Advisor at Global Fund for Widows
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Co-Founder and Principal at Rockmore Strategies
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Africa-America Institute (AAI) (7 yrs 7 mos)
    • Chief of Strategic Partnerships & Engagement
      Apr 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Chief Development Officer
      May 2020 - May 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Chief of Staff to the Vice President & Chief Development Officer
      Dec 2019 - May 2020 · 6 mos

  • Consultant at The Kai Kai Group
    Nov 2014 - Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    The Kai Kai Group is a strategic communications, brand marketing and public relations firm that creates and delivers meaningful engagement solutions to affect change, shape public opinion and influence outcomes for today’s complex communication challenges.

  • Intern at UN Development Programme
    May 2013 - Nov 2013 · 7 mos

    Bureau for Development Policy, Environment and Energy Group. Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Inter-Regional Meeting: Preparation and operational support for the 2013 SIDS DOCK, African, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS) regional meeting in Cape Verde and the 2013 Barbados SIDS Inter-Regional Meeting in preparation for the 2014 Third Global Conference on SIDS.