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Representative to the U.S. and Canada

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    Dr. Reinhard Krumm

    Representative to the U.S. and Canada

    Dr. Reinhard Krumm heads the US & Canada office of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) in Washington DC. He also directed offices in Moscow, in Vienna (Security), in Berlin (Department Central and Eastern Europe). Before, he was the correspondent for the Baltics (DPA) and Russia (Der Spiegel).


US Country Director

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    Knut Panknin

    US Country Director Team member since 2004

    As US Country Director, Knut Panknin is the right contact person on all matters relating to economic, social, and labor (movement) policy. With 20+ years of experience at FES and co-organizer of the “Global Atlanticists” network, he is also well-connected in the broader transatlantic policy space.


Capitol Hill Liaison and Program Officer

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    Nathaniel Haas

    Capitol Hill Liaison and Program Officer Team member since 2022

    Nathaniel Haas serves as Capitol Hill Liaison and Program Officer. Prior to joining FES, he completed a Max Kampelman Fellowship with the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. He holds a BA in International Studies: World Politics and Diplomacy from the University of Richmond.


Program Officer for Domestic Political Affairs

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    Marlies N. Murray

    Program Officer for Domestic Political Affairs Team member since 2022

    As Program Officer for Domestic Political Affairs, Marlies works on progressive governance strategies, and political communication. She previously led the Leadership Program at Aspen Institute Berlin, and graduated from Freie Universität Berlin with a B.A. in Political Science. 


Program Officer for Foreign and Security Policies

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    Hannah Tyler

    Program Officer for Foreign and Security Policies Team member since 2023

    Hannah Tyler is the Program Officer for Foreign and Security Policies at FES DC. Prior to joining FES, she worked as an Immigration Research Analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center. She holds an M.A. in German and European Studies from Georgetown University and a B.A. from Rice University.


Canada Country Director

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    Jordan Leichnitz

    Canada Country Director Team member since 2020

    Jordan Leichnitz currently serves as the Program Officer in Canada of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Washington office. Jordan has over fifteen years of experience in progressive political strategy and policy development. She has worked in senior roles in the New Democratic Party of Canada for over a...


Finance & Administrative Officer

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    Eileen Antrobus

    Finance & Administrative Officer Team member since 2021

    Eileen oversees finance, HR, administration, and operations for the FES in the US and Canada. She holds a B.A. in Communications and M.A. in German Studies from the University of Maryland and previously worked as a Language Program Officer at the Goethe-Institut Washington.


Contact

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung USA

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Canada