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Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire

As Director of USAID's Resilience for Peace program in Côte d'Ivoire, I lead comprehensive initiatives blending action research, community consultations, and media to drive development. My role involves ensuring staff excellence and USAID compliance, spearheading strategic planning for enhanced direction, and fostering stakeholder engagement. I cultivate staff skills through mentorship, managed programmatic and financial aspects, and uphold sustainability and compliance standards through rigorous oversight.Key Contributions:• Elevated organizational compliance and performance, securing enhanced USAID partnership and funding.• Achieved USAID deliverables ahead of schedule, demonstrating exceptional program management and leadership.• Enhanced stakeholder engagement, establishing robust partnerships with local government and agencies.

Niger

As the primary liaison between the Contractor and USAID's Office of Transitional Initiatives (OTI), I facilitated seamless in-country management and ensured full compliance with USAID programs. Driving program strategy, oversight, and quality assurance, I enhanced performance among staff and consultants through effective supervision and resource management. Transparent communication with USAID/Niger was maintained to ensure program success and stakeholder satisfaction.Key accomplishments that I acquired:• Delivered high-quality, timely services, exceeding USAID expectations and contractual requirements.• Streamlined operations, ensuring program deliverables met USAID/Niger's strategic needs with exemplary quality.

Niamey, Niger

In the role of coordinating Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) activities, I engaged communities and authorities in insecure regions, fostering peace and resilience. My responsibilities included designing strategic program initiatives, optimizing resource allocation across offices for maximum impact, and implementing efficient systems for program effectiveness, including database and financial management. Ensuring staff safety and security was a top priority across all program activities.Some of my proudest accomplishments:• Enhanced donor communications and secured sustained support / engagement for country-level initiatives.• Advanced program objectives through strategic partnerships and improved CVE efforts / community engagement.

Libya

As the overseer of strategic planning, program implementation, and operations management in Libya, I cultivated funding opportunities and managed donor relations to enhance program reach and impact. Despite volatile conditions, I prioritized staff safety while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, I led medical programs for migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), coordinating closely with the Libyan Coast Guard for rescue operations.Selected accomplishments:• Expanded program funding and visibility, securing vital resources for health services in conflict-affected areas.• Implemented effective security measures, ensuring the safety of field staff under challenging circumstances.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area And Uganda

In East Africa, I managed operations encompassing HR, logistics, and finance, with a focus on driving educational access and quality. Developing M&E strategies to inform program direction and improve educational outcomes was a key aspect of my role. Additionally, I led innovative partnerships for school construction and management, thereby enhancing access to education. Furthermore, I authored organizational change theories and systemized processes to increase accountability and efficiency.Key Contributions:• Secured program sustainability by expanding funding / establishing public-private partnership with the Ministry of Education.• Pioneered accessible education initiatives for disabled students, ensuring their inclusion in mainstream educational settings.

Monrovia, Liberia

•As the director overseeing operations across West Africa, I managed a diverse portfolio of projects and grants. My role involved driving strategic growth, expanding the portfolio size, and pioneering economic recovery research post-Ebola. I also facilitated capacity-building programs for local enterprises, thereby enhancing economic development in the region. Ensuring financial and operational compliance was paramount, aligning closely with both donor and corporate standards.Notable achievements: • Expanded project funding, leveraging strategic initiatives to support economic recovery and growth.• Launched a "Buy Liberian Build Liberia" campaign resulting in $30,000,000 in new contracts for local businesses.

Niamey, Niger

In Niger, I led an extensive project portfolio while representing the organization to key stakeholders and donors. Developing leadership through targeted training aimed at enhancing organizational capacity and resilience was a priority. Additionally, I managed high-risk projects, maintaining strict security protocols to ensure the safety of the team.Key Contributions:• Tripled program portfolio and achieved the organization's first USAID project completion, marking a significant milestone.• Developed new leadership and enhanced local staff capacity through a comprehensive management training program.

• Provided financial, operational & clinical oversight of 70 staff, clients, facilities & programs including finance, HR, and development and clinical staff.• Provided clinical oversight to therapeutic staff and instituted in-service trainings to provide career ladders where staff could become licensed as experts in their field.• Implemented strategic growth plan and developed new forms of revenue from state funding and social entrepreneurial projects that raised funds and provided life and job skills training to clients and staff. • Founded and developed program for an innovative residential addictions treatment facility with two locations and over 100 treatment & transitional beds.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

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Master'S Degree, M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies Psychology/International Relationships

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theology And Counseling

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