rzimmermann@HEDprogram.org
Director, Programs

Dr. Roy Zimmermann has nearly two decades of experience working in education and international development programming. He has managed and worked on international development projects funded by USAID, UNICEF, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank.

In his previous position as deputy director of global initiatives at the American Institutes for Research, Zimmermann managed successful projects that improved education systems at all levels using his strategic planning and technical skills, particularly his implementation of information communication technologies (ICT) solutions. His keen interest in and research of ICT has led him to prepare papers and presentations that examine the role and impact of ICT in education and international development.

He holds a Ph.D. and master’s degree in education from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in history and education from Emory University. Zimmermann was a Peace Corps volunteer in Papua New Guinea. He is fluent in Spanish and Melanesian Pidgin.