Dr. McDonald C. Homer

Dr. McDonald C. Homer is an international development professional and a former Foreign Service Officer with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), where he recently served as Country Representative in Namibia. His career began as a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia, West Africa, which laid the foundation for decades of impactful service across the African continent.

Before joining USAID, Dr. Homer held key leadership positions with AFRI Care, serving as Country Representative in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. His extensive development experience also includes work with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the University of Florida.

Dr. Homer earned a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science from Rutgers University (Cook College), a graduate degree in Agronomy from Iowa State University, and a Master of Science in Strategic Security Studies from the Eisenhower School at the National Defense University. He received his Doctorate in Education from the University of Miami. Additionally, he is a member and 2023 honoree of the Diversity In National Security Network. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he currently resides in Maryland.