Alaine Kennedy is a strategic business leader with more than two decades of experience driving business growth in government government contracting, professional services consulting, and international development. She is respected for building strong, trust-based relationships with partners, and for translating complex priorities into clear opportunities that advance both impact and organizational health.

At EnCompass, Alaine has played a central role in the company’s evolution from a boutique consultancy to a global firm, expanding its reach across U.S. government, multilateral, foundation, and nonprofit clients. She leads business development with a focus on long-term partnerships, robust pipelines, and smart, sustainable growth. Alaine is passionate about cultivating high-performing, collaborative and supportive teams and turning ambitious strategies into clear, doable plans for action.

She has a BA from the University of Notre Dame and a MA from the University of Kent, London Centre for International Relations.