Christopher Burns is the chief digital development officer (CDDO) for USAID and the director of the technology division within the innovation, technology and research Hub.

In the CDDO role, he coordinates and tracks programmatic digital development investments across the Agency; represents USAID's programmatic digital technology work across the interagency and with external stakeholders and partners; and guides the adaptation of the Agency's programs as the digital landscape evolves. In the role of Director for Technology, Christopher leads technical teams focused on Digital Finance, Development Informatics, Digital Inclusion, Emerging Technology such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and advanced data and geospatial analysis and the role they play in driving an inclusive digital economy. Before USAID, Christopher spent nearly ten years with the Peace Corps.