Connor McBride

Connor McBride is an experienced international development professional currently serving as the Pacific & Africa Team Manager and previously as the Pacific Program Coordinator at Caritas Australia since September 2021. Prior to this, Connor worked at The Salvation Army Australia from April 2016 to September 2021, where responsibilities included coordinating over 18 community development projects, designing programs, and leading research on deinstitutionalization practices. Additional experience includes roles at Catholic Mission as a Programs Intern, where compliance research and fundraising support were key tasks, and as Assistant State Director for Oaktree, focusing on development programs. Connor's early career at McDonald's involved maintaining staff development and quality assurance. Education includes a Master's degree in Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development from The Australian National University and a Bachelor of International Development from Australian Catholic University.