Altynai Hur is a business development specialist based in Northville, Michigan, with an expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and negotiation. She began volunteering with ACDI/VOCA in August 2020 and recently completed her second assignment virtually in May 2021, supporting businesses in Kyrgyzstan through the Farmer-to-Farmer Program in Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia. Altynai holds a BS in hospitality management from Osh Technical University (Kyrgyzstan) and a master’s degree in social work from Washington University in St. Louis. As a native of Kyrgyzstan, Altynai brings a unique understanding and perspective of American and Kyrgyzstani cultures to her volunteer work.