Allana Welch, Mba/Mpp Email & Phone Number

Bowie, Md, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Supporting organizations focused on leveraging digital technologies for international development programming.

Serves as a Board Member for the Guttmacher Institute. The Guttmacher Institute is a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) worldwide.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Oversaw development of USAID's ten-year Digital Policy, serving as Lead Writer and coordinating a working group of over 90 staff from across the Agency.• Led the implementation of the USAID Digital Strategy, providing strategic direction and oversight to the matrixed implementation team of over 58 staff members• Conceived and leads efforts to establish international Charter for Digital Public Goods, envisioned to be a treaty-like agreement between governments, donors, NGOs, academia, civil society, and the private technology sector, committing to greater investment and support for DPGs• Advances procurement-focused activities in partnership with contracting office, IT office, policy office, and general counsel’s office advocating for organizational and governmental policy changes as necessary• Manages the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activities for the Digital Strategy, ensuring the Agency can adequately track progress on its implementation• Executes on program management plan, setting clear goals, milestones, and evaluation practices to ensure success • Represents USAID and the Digital Strategy goals and objectives as a subject matter expert through bilateral and multilateral partnerships, internal briefings and external speaking engagements, thought pieces, and advocacy opportunities• Ensures clear written and oral communication and coordination of Digital Strategy initiatives, reviewing and providing clearance on all publications falling under the portfolio• Facilitates and coordinates internal working group of 30 subject matter experts on digital technologies• Serves as advisor and subject matter expert within the Agency on multiple topics in digital development, including Digital Public Goods (DPGs), open source technologies, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and emergent technologies• Provides input to high-level briefings and informational memos, including to the Administrator’s Office and the National Security Council (NSC)

Shaped and delivered on DIAL’s strategy for enabling the digital development community’s capacity through the adoption of good practice and collaboration between funders, implementers, governments and other actors, in order to achieve greater collective impact. Worked closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), DIAL and other DIAL executive team members to refine the services it offers to funders, including mechanisms for coordination and co-investment. Developed and advanced the vision and direction for DIAL’s stewardship of the Principles for Digital Development; led and oversaw the design and development of new content, resources, publications, and tools related to the Digital Principles; drove forward the dissemination of products; developed and capitalized effectively on fundraising opportunities; oversaw communications campaigns and events for external stakeholders; and partnered with the existing community of practice to meet these initiatives. Provided thought leadership and programmatic support to other DIAL teams in relation to the Digital Principles and policy positions for technology use in development.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Manages $1.5 million+ portfolio, including rebuilding the program through strategic planning and oversight of multi-year program and budgetary planning.• Drives external partnerships with development organizations and governments, resulting in a 268% growth in new organization endorsements since assuming the role (from 74 to 198 organizations).• Oversees annual program planning process including defining portfolio narrative and objectives, identifying projects to invest in, setting budgets, and estimating staffing needs.• Manages procurement process for portfolio including writing Request for Proposals, Scopes of Work, and Workplan agreements, reviewing and awarding contract proposals, and overseeing all vendor and consultant contracts to ensure deliverables, timelines, and objectives are met.• Leads the portfolio team and coordinates matrix staff to support product creation and external events.• Provides policy recommendations to other organizational programs including the ICT4SDGs (a framework for the use of technology by governments to achieve the SDGs), responsible data use, and digital identification for development (ID4• Engages bilateral and INGO donor organizations (including USAID, DFID, DFAT, World Bank, Gates Foundation, Sida, and GIZ) on programs designed to strengthen donor capacity in technology use and improve their development program objectives.• Developed a comprehensive multi-year vision and strategy for the direction of the portfolio and the execution of new content and campaigns.• Founded an 8-person Advisory Council to provide guidance, direction, and public accountability to the portfolio. Process included researching and writing governance documents, managing a worldwide public nomination process, overseeing the work of a Selection Committee to choose Councilmembers, and ongoing management including setting agendas for and facilitating quarterly calls and annual in-person meeting.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led content development process to generate 14 guides on technology use in development, 10 guidance reports, 12 case studies, 2 research studies, a resource manual, an animation video, and training curriculum, as well as an open-source and licensed procurement evaluation tool.• Oversaw two website design updates including new branding, updated site map, and new interactive features to make content more easily accessible and improve user experience.• Developed and managed strategy for peer-to-peer online platform to maximize engagement and interaction of 1,500-person community group.• Led planning and execution of conferences in Tanzania, Indonesia, and Guatemala including managing logistics and collateral development and reaching 300+ private- and public-sector development practitioners.• Designed and facilitated trainings and workshops in Ghana, Zambia, UK, Ireland, and Uganda.• Represented the organization and portfolio at conferences in Rwanda, Indonesia, Canada, Zambia, Ireland, and Uganda.• Participated in consulting assignment to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Australia, providing thought leadership, communications development, and strategic planning support to increase digital capabilities within the department.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Support business operations of the Global Development Lab’s Ebola Team, working on the epidemic response and recovery efforts to improve information communication technology (health information systems, digital payments, and information connectivity) in the Ebola-infected countries•Manage $52m+ multi-year program budget; track and analyze spending, maintain funding pipelines, monitor progress against targets, report to Congress, and use Agency procurement software to create requisitions •Reviewed and assessed over 50 program proposals and activity scopes of work (SOWs) from partners across team portfolio, and advised on financial implications of activities•Meet with activity managers and implementing partners on program performance, deliverables, budget pipelines, and anticipated modifications throughout life of activities •Manage projects implemented in Sierra Leone; duties include program monitoring, budget analysis, and meeting with partners and Government representatives to ensure program objectives•Co-developed $2.5 million program addressing health information system improvement and institutional capacity building for data utilization by the MoH in Sierra Leone•Serve as audit manager to five concurrent audits ensuring control processes, liaising with Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) auditors; thoroughly respond to verbal and written inquiries•Serve as records manager, maintaining official and non-official records for historical and audit purposes according to federal guidelines •Draft content for official reports and presentations including Congressional Notifications, questions for the record, 15+ Congressional reports, 5 Inspector General reports, and quarterly portfolio briefings ensuring team portfolio is clearly communicated•Backstop Communications Specialist to provide talking points and information for public dissemination as necessary

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed administrative duties for Operational Innovations team, including setting meeting agendas, facilitation, and managing follow ups• Coordinated Global Development Lab orientation program, Lab Access, and a custom leadership course for Lab Managers • Assisted with onboarding processes, project management development, and other projects as needed

1615 M Street Nw, Washington Dc

• Served as project coordinator on government and commercial contracts with duties including, but not limited to, coordination of logistics, preparing materials for shipment and organizing travel for faculty • Invoiced and received payments from clients for services rendered, and maintained contracts and payment information • Prepared draft documents and edited contract proposals, business presentations, reports, and training materials • Handled day-to-day business of office, including managing room rentals, creating end of month reports, approving purchases and expenses, and approving employee timesheets and payroll • Provided client support including preparations for meetings, special events support, courtesy calls, and answering inquiries • Performed administrative duties, including coordinating business calendars, maintaining all electronic and hard copy files, drafting and editing correspondence, and arranging travel for employees • Maintained procedure manuals, responded to internal requests for information, and facilitated required reports

• Wrote news articles on events relating to international politics, international development, and global poverty• Monitored and reported on activities of partner non-governmental organizations, such as The Gates Foundation, and governmental organizations, such as USAID• Published over 15 articles on global poverty in Borgen Magazine

Nas Lemoore, Ca

• Participated in concept development, coordination, and creation of advertising products for Naval Air Station, Lemoore’s Community Support Programs department• Ensured all media and content incorporated organization’s message, and collaborated with clients in creation of print material• Managed social media and online presence, including weekly email newsletter dissemination reaching 600+ people • Managed design, creation, and distribution of hard-copy magazine publication reaching over 1,000 individuals• Designed and managed advertising for special events reaching over 100,000 people• Assisted in the organization and project coordination of special events reaching 5,000 people multiple times annually, with duties including planning details, coordinating attendance, receiving visitors, and liaising with VIPs• Identified, recruited, and served as liaison to corporate sponsors, marketing partners, vendors, and visiting VIPs during special events• Prepared and delivered briefing material to groups of 50-500+ people

• Handled day-to-day operations and assisted manager in facility operations, including maintaining all purchasing records• Was responsible for fixed assets inventory and ensuring all assets were accounted for prior to audits• Maintained employee schedules, time keeping and payroll information

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Public Policy (Mpp), International Development And National Security

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

European Studies

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Social Sciences