-Provided political assistance to the Joint Mission based in Damascus to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons program.-Part of a team of four that led an inter-agency planning process to ensure preparedness for transition in Syria.

-Team leader on a UN-facilitated negotiations over disputed internal boundaries in northern Iraq along the Kurdistan region.

-Managed the UN Mission in Iraq by coordinating with multiple UN departments and agencies, including through an inter-departmental ‘operation group’, to develop policy guidance and operational support. Developed relations with Member States contributing to UN work in Iraq.-Regularly drafted briefing notes, talking points, and speeches on Iraq for the UN Secretary-General.-Spent extensive periods in Iraq during this time, election monitoring and contributing to research and… Show more -Managed the UN Mission in Iraq by coordinating with multiple UN departments and agencies, including through an inter-departmental ‘operation group’, to develop policy guidance and operational support. Developed relations with Member States contributing to UN work in Iraq.-Regularly drafted briefing notes, talking points, and speeches on Iraq for the UN Secretary-General.-Spent extensive periods in Iraq during this time, election monitoring and contributing to research and preparation related to dialogue on Disputed Internal Boundaries in northern Iraq. Show less