Echo Group associates have extensive experience in education, business and international development. All have lived and worked in developing countries for extended periods. They each bring unique talents and areas of expertise to the Group, along with access to the expertise of outstanding colleagues at universities, public schools, city and regional governments, and the private sector.

The Echo Group associates have worked together domestically and internationally over many years. They are drawn together by mutual respect and by a passion for the work they do and their commitment to provide practical assistance to the people and governments of host countries. Most are from rural communities, and they bring to projects the small town values of hard work, respect for others, and recognition that communities working together are stronger than individuals working alone.

They have designed and implemented projects for numerous agencies and organizations, including the US Agency for International Development, the Asian Development Bank, the Eurasia Foundation, and the US Small Business Administration.

Echo Group associates provide expertise as needed on both a short-term and long-term basis. Because of the Echo Group's extensive experience in international work, they are able to design and implement projects quickly. Except in the most unusual circumstances, teams are in the field within four to six weeks of notification of award.