Jennifer "DJ" Nordquist

Senior Adviser (Non-resident), Project on Prosperity and Development
Jennifer "DJ" Nordquist

DJ Nordquist is the executive vice president of the Economic Innovation Group, a bipartisan policy incubator dedicated to forging a more dynamic, entrepreneurial, and innovative economy. She also holds positions at ClearPath, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Sunlight Financial, Big Sun Holdings, the Special Competitive Studies Project, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue University, and the Center for Energy and Conservation at the Independent Women’s Forum. Previously, she represented the United States on the board of directors of the World Bank Group after being confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate. She helped steer the World Bank's Covid response and worked on the Debt Service Suspension Initiative, climate policy, technology procurement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and women’s rights. Prior to the World Bank, Ms. Nordquist served as chief of staff at the White House Council of Economic Advisers and a host of other prominent leadership roles, including at the Brookings Institution and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She began her career working in both the U.S. House and Senate. She has been published in the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, The Hill, Fortune, U.S. News & World Report, and RealClear.  She holds a BA from Stanford University and an MS from Northwestern University. She received the Distinguished Service Award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and was named Stanford associate by the board of governors. She is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Extraordinary Women on Boards, and the National Association of Corporate Directors. 

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The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund Should Do Less to Achieve More

The World Bank and IMF are increasingly focused on expanding their mandate at the expense of economic development and financial stability goals. This paper urges these institutions to “get back to basics” by streamlining their priorities and enhancing accountability.   

Report by Jennifer "DJ" Nordquist and Dan Katz — January 22, 2024

Debt Transparency in Developing Countries

China’s rise as a creditor, its use of state-owned enterprises, and secrecy regarding its lending agreements have made today’s debt less transparent. Developing countries need solutions to prevent themselves from becoming victimized by this predatory debt landscape.

Event — April 28, 2023

David Malpass on the Future of Global Development and the Role of the World Bank

Please join CSIS's Project on Prosperity and Development in welcoming David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group, to speak about the roles of the World Bank and the private sector in promoting growth in developing countries. Following an interview with President Malpass, there will be an in-depth panel discussion. 

Event — March 23, 2023