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Sophie Namy
Gender and Development Specialist
Bio:
Sophie Namy is a gender and development specialist at the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). In this role, Namy helps international development organizations evaluate programs through a gender lens and conducts empirical research related to violence against women, engaging men and boys and women’s property rights.
Namy brings more than six years of experience in development research, with a particular focus on evaluating community-based interventions, training and capacity building. Prior to joining ICRW, Namy served as an American India Foundation Clinton Fellow with the Kumaon Agriculture & Greenery Advancement Society. Her work focused on designing and conducting research related to HIV, sex work and women’s economic empowerment in rural India. Namy also consulted for USAID and Futures Group International on a qualitative evaluation of a maternal health intervention designed to improve women's knowledge and their access to services at the village level.
Expertise:
Violence Against Women, Engaging Men and Boys, Measurement and Evaluation
Languages Spoken:
English (native), French (fluent), Spanish (proficient), Hindi (proficient)
Education:
Namy holds a bachelor’s degree in American studies and photography from Fordham University. She earned master’s degrees in public administration and international studies from the University of Washington.