Kacie Marano

Since joining the Hudson Institute's Center for Global Prosperity in July 2009, Kacie Marano has been in charge of executing all administrative tasks for the Center. She also implements communication and education outreach strategies and assists in writing, editing and researching for an array of global health and international development projects. Ms. Marano works closely with the CGP Director, Deputy Director and Hudson's VP for all Communication aspects of the center.

Before joining the Hudson Institute, Ms. Marano earned her Master's in International Relations with high honors from The American University in Washington, DC. She conducted her Master's thesis in Kathmandu, Nepal on the relationship between small Nepali youth organizations and larger International NGOs within the country.

Kacie Marano previously worked as Program Assistant at the Center for Peace Building International in Washington D.C. An organization committed to helping built capacity for youth organizations dedicated to promoting peace.

Ms. Marano has field experience working on HIV education in Lusaka, Zambia and Human Rights Education in Kathmandu, Nepal; including extensive international experience, living in the United Arab Emirates, Gabon and the Caribbean.

Ms. Marano also volunteers to help raise money on behalf of the Martin J Marano fund. Last year she was able to raise over 30,000 dollars through one event, all proceeds going to the Jimmy V Fund for Cancer Research.