International Development Practitioner
Storm Sivak
International Development | Food Security | Field Notes from Madagascar.
Food security and agricultural development practitioner. Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar, 2026–2028. Working alongside local communities on community-led development, agriculture, and food systems.
Dispatches
From the Field
Dispatches from Madagascar — on food security, agricultural development, and community-led work.
What I Work On
Areas of Focus
01
Food Security
Strengthening access to reliable, nutritious food for households and communities.
02
Agricultural Development
Supporting smallholder farmers with practical, locally appropriate solutions.
03
Community-Led Development
Centering local priorities and knowledge in how programs are designed and delivered.
04
Research, Monitoring & Learning
Documenting what works and what doesn’t, and using evidence to improve practice.
Background
Field Experience
2026 — 2028
Peace Corps Volunteer — Madagascar
Food Security Promoter working alongside communities on agriculture, food security, and locally led development.
2025 — 2026
Graduate Consultant — Zimbabwe
Field research for a SWISSAID evaluation framework examining agricultural development programming.
2025
Graduate Field Researcher — Malawi
International development field experience focused on agriculture and rural livelihoods.
2024
Study Abroad Student — France
French-language study in Paris with coursework and daily immersion conducted in French.
2023
Student Field Reseacher — Mexico
Academic field experience examining development and community contexts.
Selected Work
Selected Work
01
SWISSAID Evaluation Framework
Designed an impact-evaluation framework for agricultural and food-security programming.
02
Peace Corps Madagascar
27 months of community-based service focused on food security and agricultural development.
03
Scouting & Youth Leadership
Years of youth leadership, outdoor education, program development, and service.
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