Ms. Rashanda Johnson is a Business Development Specialist in the Small & Medium Enterprise Finance department at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). As Business Development Specialist, Rashanda focuses on counseling U.S. companies seeking financing, evaluating new project proposals and loan applications, and developing new business opportunities. 

Prior to joining OPIC, Ms. Johnson served at US Commercial Service and USAID. Her primary responsibilities were assisting in outreach to the U.S. business and trade communities, and facilitating new business opportunities. Ms. Johnson holds an MPA with an emphasis on Policy and Management from Bowie State University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Wright State University. She also is alumna of a multi-country study abroad program, which emphasizes global comparative study.