Steve Norwood is the New Business Director for Connexus. He offers more than 20 years of experience in business and proposal development, as well as in overall marketing and analytical communications. Steve applies this experience to help generate new business by developing winning proposals, tracking and prioritizing new business opportunities, building relationships with key stakeholders and partners, strengthening new business systems, creating marketing and promotional materials, and supporting technical assistance assignments as needed. Steve’s goal is to ensure that Connexus offers the best possible client service by leading teams that put client interests first – in designing strategies to achieve client goals and in crafting staffing plans, management practices, and relevant credentials that all demonstrate that Connexus understands the client’s interests and needs. Prior to joining Connexus, Steve supported various other organizations in business development, including FHI 360 and AED, Abt Associates, International Relief and Development, American International Health Alliance, DAI, IBTCI, and Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide. He is fluent in business and proposal development and earned his B.A. and M.A. in International Studies from the University of South Carolina.