Eric Obscherning is an associate consultant at C&M International, an international trade, investment, and regulatory policy consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. He helps Fortune 100 companies and other multinational organizations enter new markets, shape policies and regulations, resolve trade issues, and develop strategic partnerships and initiatives. Eric is also a co-founder of Great Turtle Ventures, a collection of local businesses based on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Prior to joining C&M International, he was an independent consultant with Manchester Trade, helping companies and governments collaborate more effectively. Eric was also involved in corporate social responsibility at GlobalGiving and access to essential medicines at the Young Professionals Chronic Disease Network. His written work has appeared in Climate Change & Public Health (Oxford University Press) and in Global Heart. In addition to some graduate coursework at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Eric holds a B.S. in biology and English and a Certificate in Global Health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.