44 42 | Faculty Fellows These Notre Dame professors with a formal association to the Pulte Institute are integral to applying an interdisciplinary approach to the complex problems that contribute to poverty. These fellows come from diverse backgrounds and offer vast expertise to address key issues. Below are just two of the more than 70 academic experts lending their knowledge and research to our work: Rachel Svetanoff, a foundation partnerships consultant at UNICEF USA, exemplifies the transformative impact of strategic collaboration in international development. As a visiting associate at the Pulte Institute, she works with Paul Perrin to tackle global challenges. Her research focuses on how foundation partnerships advance sustainable development goals by fostering cross- sector collaboration to drive meaningful change. She has developed key guidelines for building resilient partnerships, emphasizing shared values, clear communication, and mutual accountability. RACHEL SVETANOFF TOM WEIN Policy and Practice Visiting Associates The Policy and Practice Visiting Associates Program engages experienced policy experts to produce influential publications addressing global challenges. Associates spend time on campus collaborating to develop evidence-based policy work. Meet two of our distinguished associates who bring expertise in addressing global challenges: Tim Weninger, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Notre Dame, directs his research towards artificial intelligence and social media. His work investigates how humans interact with and manage information online. Prof. Weninger’s projects aim to understand how humans interact with AI systems and enhance media literacy online. His research contributes to fostering informed citizenship and promoting just systems globally and Pulte’s commitment to impactful research addressing societal challenges. TIM WENINGER Jaimie Bleck, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Notre Dame, specializes in African politics with a focus on democratization, civil society, and education. Her research delves into themes crucial to Pulte’s mission: poverty alleviation, sustainability, education, and effective governance. Currently, her work on informal social networks in Mali explores how these networks foster democratic citizenship, offering valuable insights aligned with Pulte’s commitment to promoting just systems and effective states. JAIMIE BLECK Tom Wein, Director of the IDinsight Dignity initiative, stands at the forefront of promoting dignity within international development. As a visiting associate at the Pulte Institute, he collaborates with experts to identify practices that uphold the dignity of communities in development programs. His research, including the 2024 report “Most Promising Practices for Affirming Dignity in International Development,” provides actionable insights that can transform how development organizations operate. Wein also advocates for incorporating dignity into monitoring and evaluation. His work is a reminder that development efforts are most effective and just when they honor and uphold the inherent dignity of every individual. Pulte Faculty Fellows Leaders and Innovators Partnership for Global Impact The Pulte Institute for Global Development
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