Mark Viso, President and CEO, Pact

"I am very grateful to SID-Washington. As a 30-year member of the organization, I applaud SID-Washington’s commitment, to airing multiple perspectives on controversial and timely issues...SID-Washington’s proven ability to assemble diverse groups and fine minds to discuss and debate important issues with passion and mutual respect is an enormous contribution."

Larry Cooley, President Emeritus and Senior Advisor, Management Systems International

"SID-Washington is a unique and enriching venue because it bridges so many of the divisions that too often separate us: small and large organizations, entry-level and senior staff, government and private sector, for-profit and nonprofit. As development practitioners, we all benefit from coming together under the SID umbrella."

Bobby Jefferson, VP and Chief Technology Officer, DAI Global Health

"I joined SID-Washington because it offers a collaborative platform for sharing good ideas, strategic relationships and innovative solutions that are critical for developing effective responses to the challenges of globalization."

Kristi Ragan, Chief of Party, Center for Development Innovation, US Global Development Lab at DAI