Derek Hosford is the Associate Director of Network Outreach for Atlas Network. In his role, Derek ensures Atlas Network and its programs remain relevant, responsive, and deeply connected to partners and prospective partners, so that they feel supported, engaged, and part of a global community with a shared purpose. In practice, this means gathering and organizing partner insights, identifying prospective partners, spotting patterns and needs across the network, and translating those insights into strategic recommendations. He then works closely with the teams delivering Atlas Network’s programs and services to strengthen execution and continuously improve the partner experience.
Prior to his current role, Derek spent five years serving on Atlas Network’s Innovation Lab and Events teams after joining the organization in 2021. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, as well as minors in Political Economy and Entrepreneurship from Michigan State University. While studying at Michigan State, Derek interned at the Heritage Foundation and the Mercatus Center as a researcher, and briefly worked as a policy analyst at the American Consumer Institute.
