Joe Slaven

Joe joined the Censeo team in 2020 with a mission to assist public and social sector organizations address their most pernicious management and strategy challenges. He has served as a trusted advisor and strategic manager for federal government agencies seeking to deliver on economic development, social welfare, and national security missions. Joe brings a human-centered design thinking approach to client work, specializing in collaboratively engaging with clients to develop organizational strategies, refine business processes, and redesign programs to strengthen mission delivery and expand impact.

Prior to joining Censeo, Joe led global operations and program implementation for an international higher education and community development nonprofit that serves displaced and marginalized populations. His early career in humanitarian relief allowed Joe to live and work in refugee camps across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, while delivering transformative social and educational programming in partnership with the United Nations and a network of mission-oriented global universities.

Joe holds a B.A. in International Relations & Psychology from The College of William & Mary, as well as an M.Sc. in Security Studies from University College London.