Ray Offenheiser

Ray Offenheiser is Professor of the Practice at the Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame, where he also serves as Senior Advisor to the Dean and Director of the McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business. His role involves teaching graduate and undergraduate courses on inequality and sustainability, shaping strategic initiatives, and fostering partnerships with global organizations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, University of Notre Dame (1971)
• Master's degree in Development Sociology, Cornell University

Research Interests: Offenheiser's work spans poverty alleviation, sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, human rights, food security, and US foreign policy. He focuses on the intersection of global business and development, aiming to reduce inequality through evidence-based approaches and strategic partnerships.

While no specific recent articles are listed, his extensive career includes influential publications and media commentary, particularly on global development challenges and policy reforms. His work has been featured in outlets such as The Conversation.

Recognition:

• 2024 President's Award

Advisory and Leadership Roles: Offenheiser chairs the board of BRAC USA and serves on the boards of the Consensus Building Institute, Oxfam America Action Fund, and advisory roles for BHP Corporation and EMIA. He has advised major institutions like the Gates Foundation and Harvard Business School.

Affiliations: He is a member of the Keough School's Leadership Council and has held leadership roles at the Pulte Institute for Global Development and Oxfam America, where he served as president for 20 years.