Damon Wilson
Damon Wilson | |
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| President and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy | |
| Assumed office July 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Gershman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1973 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Education | Duke University (BA) Princeton University (MPA) |
Damon M. Wilson (born May 24, 1973) is an American foreign policy scholar who serves as president and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy, a foundation supporting freedom and democracy around the world. From 2011 to 2021, he was the Executive Vice President at the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan think tank focused on international cooperation. A former civil servant, Wilson served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council during the second term of President George W. Bush.
Focusing on international relations, national security, and democracy support, Wilson often testifies before the United States Congress and is a frequent media contributor.