Dan Petrie advances America’s financial and foreign policy interests through Millennium Challenge Corporation’s infrastructure and economic development in emerging markets. As Acting Chief of Staff, Mr. Petrie serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and helps to oversee the agency’s management, strategy, and operations.
Mr. Petrie joined MCC in 2016 and has served in multiple leadership roles. Prior to his time in the Office of the CEO, Mr. Petrie led MCC’s engagements with Congress and developed and implemented legislative and outreach strategies in support of MCC’s partnerships around the world. In 2018, he helped secure passage of the AGOA and MCA Modernization Act, facilitating MCC’s ability to make regional investments and codifying improvements to agency operations.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Petrie worked for Habitat for Humanity International where he served as Director of Global Affairs and Advocacy, mobilizing support across the organization’s network in more than 70 countries. At Habitat, he managed relationships with policy makers, interfaced with donors, and helped build and launch HFHI’s first global advocacy campaign.
Mr. Petrie received his B.A. from Brown University and resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife and two sons.