Development Professionals Inc. (DPI) is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) that has implemented governance and rule of law reforms across more than 25 countries since 2009 [1]. The company maintains significant operations in international development, with particular focus on justice sector programs and regional initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Latin America.
The organization is structured with a comprehensive leadership team that drives strategic initiatives and ensures operational excellence. Key personnel include:
- Natalija Stamenkovic - Chief Executive Officer
- Patrick Wujcik - Vice President of Operations
- Robert Underwood - Vice President of Business Development
- Jaline Davis-Diehl - Chief Financial Officer
- Marc Lassman - Chief of Party, Justice for All
- Biljana Potparic Lipa - Chief of Party, JACA Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Dragana Lukic - Deputy Chief of Party, Justice for All
- Sanela Paripovic - Deputy Chief of Party, JACA Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Gabriela Leva - Task Order Manager for LACLEARN
- Milena Milovic Blagojevic - Communications Director and Proposal Development Manager
- Srdjan Borovic - Overseas Finance and Administration Manager
- Matthew Knapper - Senior Accountant
- Jordan Sticklin - Project Manager
- Kristin Kunze - Project Manager
- Joseph Dickens - Program Implementation Specialist - LACLEARN
- Sandra J. Pabon - LACLEARN Citizen Security and Violence Prevention Advisor
DPI maintains a robust portfolio of USAID contracting vehicles that enable global development services deployment [1]. Most notably, the company leads a consortium awarded the $225 million ACES IDIQ contract, collaborating with Tetra Tech DRG Joint Venture, Creative Associates International, and the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) [2].
- ACES IDIQ (2021-2026)
- $225 million ceiling value for governance and anti-corruption initiatives
- ASIV IDIQ (2019-2024)
- Strategic assessments and democracy program design
- ROL IDIQ (2013-2023)
- Legal framework and justice sector reform
- Balkans Regional Support Services IDIQ (2017-2022)
- Strategic planning and regional mission support
- Judicial and prosecutorial reform
- Access to justice initiatives
- Citizen security programs
- Human rights advancement
- Institutional capacity building
- Anti-corruption efforts
- Women and youth empowerment
- Gender-based violence prevention
The company's implementation capabilities include rapid deployment across USAID operating environments, evidence-based technical assistance, comprehensive training services, and strategic integration of local expertise with host government engagement [2]. Operating with core values of diversity, equality, excellence, innovation, and integrity, DPI continues to deliver effective development solutions worldwide [1].