Lawrence Bartlett

Background

About Lawrence Bartlett

Executive leader in refugee resettlement, humanitarian programming, and policy formulation, particularly in conflict zones and during post-conflict periods. I have worked at the highest levels of the U.S. government on foreign policy issues where humanitarian support to civilian populations abroad intersects with U.S. national security interests. Extensive experience in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and East Asia as well as communities throughout the United States. I have conducted negotiations with top officials of foreign governments, including with the Government of Australia to resettle refugees and with the governments of Jordan and Macedonia to establish the first Peace Corps programs in those countries. I have also worked with mayors and governors throughout the United States to build understanding and support for federal refugee resettlement programs. I have an extensive track record in public speaking at national conferences and have served as a prominent government spokesperson with major media outlets. Specialties: Building and leading high performing teams during crises; policy making in complex and dynamic environments; developing humanitarian programs across U.S. government agencies; coordinating and strengthening humanitarian programs with U.N. and NGO partners; justifying and managing multi-million dollar budgets; public speaking and press engagement.