Dennis Vega

Dennis Vega is President & CEO of Pact. He has nearly two decades of experience in international development and nonprofit management. Most recently, Dennis served as the Acting Deputy Administrator for Management and Resources at USAID, overseeing operations for its 13,000-person workforce across more than 100 countries. Prior to that, he was Chief of Staff to USAID Administrator Samantha Power. Dennis has also served as Interim President and CEO of America’s Promise Alliance, as well as Chief Operating Officer, leading the organization’s engagement with America’s young people, particularly through the Covid-19 crisis. Throughout his career, Dennis has also held a number of positions at the U.S. Department of State and USAID. Dennis is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and the University of Texas at Austin. He joined Pact in 2024.