Andrew Newell is working as the Associate Country Director for Operation Mercy Tajikistan. Newell will officially graduate from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in May.
Operation Mercy is an international relief and development organization. Its Tajikistan office is focused on agricultural development, community-based inclusive development, community health education, and income generation initiatives.
In his new role, Newell is leading the reorganization of Operation Mercy’s four branches in Tajikistan. He is redesigning the organizations’ project management structure from needs assessment to monitoring and reporting, leading project managers in day-to-day operations, and helping staff develop potential new projects.
Newell was hired by Operation Mercy Tajikistan after completing his Capstone project with the organization, conducting a process evaluation of a high-altitude greenhouse project in the Gorno-Badakhshan region. He investigated the previous implementation of the project and its potential for future impact on households and communities in high-altitude locations with low access to fruits and vegetables.
A native Arkansan, Newell is a member of the first cohort for Clinton School Online, the school’s online degree program. He has finished his coursework and will earn his degree in May.
He previously served as the Chengdu Director for the Center for Mission Mobilization. In addition to his Master of Public Service, he earned his bachelor’s degree in international relations in Middle Eastern-Islamic studies from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.