Kris Inman

Kris Inman is an Adjunct Professor in the African Studies Program (AFSP) at Georgetown University. He concurrently serves as Senior Technical Advisor of Research, Evidence, and Influence at Catholic Relief Services (CRS), focusing on advancing CRS's global 2030 Strategy in areas like social cohesion, humanitarian response, and youth leadership. Previously, he held roles as Chief of Party for USAID projects in West Africa and the Middle East, specializing in countering violent extremism (CVE) and conflict resolution. With a PhD in Political Science from UC Davis, Inman combines expertise in political psychology with over 17 years of experience in African political economy, democratization, and defense/intelligence sector research.

Education:

• Doctorate in Political Science, University of California, Davis

Research Focus: Inman's work intersects conflict resolution, counterterrorism, and development policy. He applies data-driven methodologies to translate research into actionable policies, particularly in fragile states. His current CRS role emphasizes scaling ethical international development strategies, while past deployments include counter-threat finance analysis in Afghanistan and directing the Africa Research Initiative at the National Intelligence University.

Professional Experience:

• Senior Technical Advisor, Catholic Relief Services (ongoing)
• Chief of Party, USAID West Africa Peace Project (2018-2020)
• Senior Technical Advisor, USAID Middle East CVE Project (2016-2018)
• Defense Intelligence Roles: Counterterrorism Researcher, Afghanistan Deployment (2012), Director of Africa Research Initiative (2013-2016)

Languages: Fluent in French (spoken, read, written).