Staff
Gregory Myers
Dr. Myers is the Division Chief for the Land Tenure and Property Rights Division at USAID. Much of his work focuses on conflict prone countries although the Division he manages is global and addresses many of USAID’s strategic objectives, including food security, global climate change, women’s property rights, conflict mitigation, economic growth, and natural resource management. He served as Chair of the UN FAO’s Committee for World Food Security Working Group for the Voluntary Guidelines for Governance of Tenure. Dr. Myers has spoken about and published articles related to land tenure for more than 25 years, and has worked in a number of countries including Afghanistan, Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Liberia, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. His most recent speech, "Private Law and Responsible Agricultural Investment: Select Legal Issues for Consideration at UNIDROIT," was presented in Berlin, Germany. He is recognized as a leading expert in his field. Dr. Myers received his PhD in Development Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990. Contact Gregory Myers.
Tim Fella
Mr. Fella is a Land Tenure and Conflict Advisor in USAID's Land Tenure and Property Rights Division. He provides technical assistance on tenure and property rights challenges as it relates to conflict over natural assets, governance and humanitarian crises. He has worked on the design and implementation of land tenure and property rights programs for seven years in over a dozen countries across Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. Prior to joining USAID in January 2010, Mr. Fella worked with the Property Rights and Land Policy team at the Millennium Challenge Corporation where he participated in the design and management of comprehensive land administration reform projects in Lesotho, Burkina Faso, and Liberia totaling over $88 million. He has a Master's degree from the University of Aalborg, Denmark in Social Sciences for International Development and has conducted research into the formalization of informal settlements in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and communal land tenure insecurity in Sri Lanka. Contact Tim Fella.
Anthony Piaskowy
Mr. Piaskowy is a Communication Specialist for the Land Tenure and Property Rights Division at USAID. He oversees implementation of the Division’s communication strategy and management of all related project documentation activities. Prior to joining USAID, Piaskowy spent eight years managing development programs focused on communications, policy, training, and technology under two USG domestic programs in the public health and housing sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning and Development from Ball State University and is currently pursuing a masters degree in International Service at American University. He has studied or worked in Ethiopia, Kenya, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste. Outside of professional endeavors, Tony enjoys architecture, music, yoga and wine. Contact Anthony Piaskowy.
Peter Giampaoli
Mr. Giampaoli is a Climate Change Specialist in the Land Tenure and Property Rights Division at USAID. He brings over 20 years of experience in South Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya on a range of natural resource, land policy and tenure issues. Previously he worked for the International Land Coalition Secretariat, based in Rome, Italy and served as a Peace Corps volunteer supporting forestry extension and park administration efforts in Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains National Park. Giampaoli has also worked with the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management. He holds a Master of Science degree in Forest Resources, focusing on policy issues affecting smallholder forest owners, from Oregon State University. Peter enjoys outdoor activities such as biking and hiking, when not in a desk chair. Contact Peter Giampaoli.
Frank Pichel
Mr. Pichel is a Land Tenure and Property Rights Specialist within the USAID Land Tenure and Property Rights Division. Prior to joining USAID, Mr. Pichel worked on the management and implementation of land related projects in the US, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. While based in Ghana, he assisted with the specification and installation of land information management systems and procedural reform needed to improve land administration within customary and statutory settings. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from Virginia Tech. Contact Frank Pichel.