Steve Reifenberg

Steve Reifenberg is a Teaching Professor of International Development at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, where he also serves as Senior Strategic Advisor and Faculty Fellow at the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. He directs the Kellogg-led minor in International Development Studies and co-created the Integration Lab (i-Lab) for the Master of Global Affairs program.

• Master in Public Policy (MPP), Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government
• MS in Print Journalism, Boston University
• BA in Philosophy, University of Notre Dame

His research focuses on international development, negotiations, and international education, informed by over a decade of fieldwork in Chile and collaborations across Latin America, Asia, and Africa. He champions innovative pedagogies that bridge theory and practice through partnerships with social entrepreneurs and international organizations.

Recent publications highlight his work on experiential learning models and human dignity in development practice. He received the Kellogg Institute's Undergraduate Mentoring Award (2014-15) and a 2023 Fulbright US Scholar Award to expand experiential learning programs in Chile.

• Kellogg Institute's Undergraduate Mentoring Award (2014-15)
• Fulbright US Scholar Award (2023)

Reifenberg mentors students through initiatives like the International Development Studies minor and the Inspired Leadership Initiative. He partners with organizations such as Partners In Health and Education Bridge in South Sudan, emphasizing interdisciplinary teamwork and community-driven solutions in global development projects.