Eric Vrba is EDC’s Senior Assistant Director of Business Development and a key member of the Growth + Partnerships Team. He has 20 years of experience in social science research and 14 years of experience in nonprofit business development and management. He contributes to business development strategies, systems, and success across EDC’s Program Area. He specializes in identifying and analyzing opportunities, developing tools and trainings to build staff capacity, and guiding bid teams in shaping proposals for a wide array of funders.

Eric leads and co-leads work to secure U.S. and international grants and contracts. He is an expert in facilitating the strategic use of collaboration tools—and knowledge management and enterprise systems—to support efficient business development, manage projects, and synthesize data for reporting. Previously, he served as a Senior Business Development Associate and Assistant Director for EDC’s U.S. Division.

Earlier in his career at EDC, Eric advanced research and development focused on health and human development. He is the co-author of an article published in the American Journal of Community Psychology.

Before joining EDC, Eric started his career in archaeology, obtaining a PhD in Archaeological Studies from Boston University and an MA in Classics from the University of Arizona.