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Katherine Marshall is a Professor of the Practice of Development, Conflict, and Religion, and Senior Fellow at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. Her career spans nearly four decades in international development, focusing on ethics, conflict resolution, and the role of religion in global challenges. She previously served as a World Bank counselor (1971–2006), leading initiatives on Africa, governance, and faith in development. Marshall co-founded the World Faiths Development Dialogue (WFDD) and advises organizations like AVINA Americas and the International Shinto Foundation.
Her research emphasizes religion’s role in peacebuilding, health partnerships, and addressing systemic inequalities. Notable areas include interfaith collaboration in crises, ethical dilemmas in development, and gender inclusion in conflict zones. She has authored over 150 publications, with recent works analyzing faith-based responses to pandemics, religious literacy in policy, and interfaith diplomacy in global governance.
Marshall’s advisory roles include the Niwano Peace Prize Committee and the International Anti-Corruption Advisory Conference. She has been a Trustee of Princeton University and co-moderated the Fes Forum on sacred music and interfaith dialogue. Her work bridges faith communities, governments, and international institutions to foster inclusive, values-driven development strategies.
