Tim Ness is a program manager with the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service, where he implements operations, research design, evaluation, and strategy. Previously at ASU he worked on the U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Energy, an $18 million USAID grant focusing on applied research relevant to Pakistan’s energy needs.
Prior to joining ASU, Tim gained experience with public sector leadership working in the ambassador’s office of the U.S. Embassy Helsinki. He has engaged with numerous corporate and non-profit boards building projects involving governance best practices, development, strategy, and outreach.
A driven advocate of the arts, Tim graduated from ASU summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in orchestral performance and spent time after his undergraduate studies as a freelance musician. Most recently he earned a Master of Science in Program Evaluation and Data Analytics from ASU. His academic interests center on community-driven research and evaluation design.