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Billy Blake

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CIO at Project HOPE
📍 Fort Washington, Maryland, United States

Billy Blake is the Chief Information Officer at Project HOPE, where he leads global IT strategy and digital transformation. With over 28 years of experience, including a long tenure as CIO at Global Communities, he specializes in cybersecurity and enterprise systems for international NGOs. He holds a BS from Shenandoah University.

Outside of work, Billy is a co-founder of Black Men Ventures, an organization dedicated to providing capital and support to Black male entrepreneurs. A former college basketball player for Shenandoah University, he remains active with his alma mater through the Black Alumni Network and enjoys mentoring professionals.

Unique fact: Billy was a member of the mens basketball team while studying computer information systems in college.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
CIO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Fort Washington, Maryland, United States
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Mission-Driven Technology
His entire career has been dedicated to leveraging technology as a strategic enabler for international non-profit and humanitarian aid organizations to amplify their global impact.
Supporting Black Founders
He is a founding member of Black Men Ventures, which aims to narrow the wealth gap by creating access to capital for Black male entrepreneurs.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
CIO
Project HOPE
5-2015 - 8-2025
CIO
Global Communities
9-2012 - 5-2015
Director, IT Services
Global Communities
10-2000 - 9-2012
Senior Manager, IT
Global Communities
In the press

Media appearances

Billy Blake – Project HOPE Leadership Profile. Featured in Project HOPE
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How Technology and Innovation Are Transforming Philanthropy (featuring Billy Blake, CIO, Project HOPE). Featured in CIO Talk Network
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Education
1993 - 1999
MS CIS
Shenandoah University
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