Alpenglow Partners
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Alpenglow Partners is led by a coalition of business and development professionals, policy advisors, funders, and grassroots advocates with decades of experience navigating global development systems. We bring technical rigor, deep empathy, and a clear-eyed understanding of the stakes—and the possibilities.
Alpenglow Partners was founded by two seasoned leaders in global development and organizational transformation: Jen Beaston and Bryan Dwyer.​
Jen Beaston brings over two decades of international leadership experience across nonprofit, government, and private sectors. She has served as the Country Director for Peace Corps Rwanda, Chief Operating Officer for the human rights organization Tostan, and led important initiatives at Microsoft and Citibank. Most recently, as CEO of Crosscut Mountain Sports Center in Bozeman, Montana, Jen led the organization through significant growth and a nonprofit merger. She holds a B.S. in Finance and International Business from the University of Colorado and an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Bryan Dwyer is an International Development professional with over 20 years of experience living and working abroad in Africa and Latin America with USAID, the Peace Corps, Global Health Corps, and Jesuit Refugee Services. Bryan’s expertise lies in aligning strategic visions with operational execution, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Grove City College, a M.A. in English Literature from DePaul University, and an M.S. in Education for Northwestern University.
