In July 2011, Jamie joined Generation Rwanda (GR) as Executive Director. He came to GR from Birch Run Capital, an investment fund in New York City, where he analyzed businesses and served as legal counsel. Prior to joining Birch Run, he was an Associate in the New York office of the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, where he advised companies in the finance and energy sectors. Jamie also worked as a manager on the Obama presidential campaign, and internationally as a political and economic reporter. He has a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.P.P. from Harvard University, and a B.A. from Columbia University.
The accounts of social entrepreneurs contained in this volume could well inspire a future shortlist for the Nobel Peace Prize. Zachary Kaufman has coupled impressive narratives with compelling analysis in a collection that informs observers but that will also stimulate more young people to take up the challenges of responding to atrocities.”