Elisabeth Johnson-Crawford

As the Chief Technical Officer, Elisabeth directs the bureaus services team with specialized technical assistance, and managing bureau relationships; she also assists in research pertaining to program expansion and development. Since starting at CBA in 2011 as a Relationship Associate, she has developed unique expertise working with CBA members. Prior to joining CBA, she was a Program Coordinator at American University's International Communication Program in the School of International Service. During her graduate studies toward an MA in International Affairs with a focus in International Politics and Human Rights from American University, she conducted field research in Turkey for her master’s thesis, studied modern French history and European institutions in Strasbourg, France, and speaks French fluently. Elisabeth holds an undergraduate degree from Syracuse University in International Relations and Psychology, with minors in Middle Eastern Studies and French.