Lorian Viola – US Embassy Representative

Dr. Lorian Viola is an international development specialist with over 15 years of global experience across public service, academia, and the nonprofit sector. She has maintained a career-long commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of children. Her work has spanned continents and contexts—from leading children’s literacy and health initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa, to engaging with resilient youth in marginalized communities in Honduras, and supporting newly-resettled refugee children in the United States. Across each setting, Dr. Viola has prioritized amplifying children’s voices and ensuring their needs are addressed. Her efforts are rooted in a deep belief in equity, inclusion, and the transformative potential of early investment in children’s lives. Dr. Viola currently serves as a Strategic Planning Specialist with USAID/Kosovo.