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• Supervised national operations of the J-1 High School Homestay and the Department of State’s Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programs. Developed and executed federal grants valuing over $500,000 per annum ($4MMin total) with 100% acceptance. Presented quarterly and annual reports to DoS Officers explaining the results of grant programs, including quantitative analysis of outcomes, and assessment of areas for improvement.• Built strong partnerships with 150+ program stakeholders (international staff, US field staff, and students). Met scholarship students and host families to understand their progress and measured that against program goals. Collaborated with local schools and community leaders to increase local knowledge of the program with the long-term goal of fostering public diplomacy.• Recruited 75+ field staff to operate the program at a local level. Built strong partnerships with field staff in US and international partners that connected us to talent pool of prospective students in over 60 countries. Identified needs and opportunities to motivate, mentor, and train field staff to achieve organizational objectives.• Researched, advocated for, and implemented ACES’ first parental leave program.

Bellevue, Wa

• Coordinated the application and placement process for 200 international exchange students annually in volunteer host families and schools across the US. Continuously evaluated program goals to minimize on-program conflicts.• Organized and ran annual multi-day training conferences (domestic and international) for field staff.

Bellevue, Wa

• Ensured program compliance with Department of State Regulations. Streamlined internal administrative processes, managed program documents and materials, while working against tight deadlines. Published quarterly newsletters and office documents for distribution.

New York, New York

Greater New York City Area

• Promoted GGP’s nonprofit, fair trade mission and their marketing efforts. Conducted an impact assessment for the organization, wrote product descriptions, and assisted with on-site sales.

Greater New York City Area

• Researched and reported on media coverage of Teach For America to the Communications leadership. Compiled media contacts and managed translations of editorial content from Spanish to English.

Santa Cruz, Bolivia

• Mentored 120 volunteers, helping with technical questions and problem-solving. Coordinated 20 site visits to meet with 25 volunteers and their counterpart agencies, helped design and evaluate volunteer projects. Promoted eco-tourism at a local eco-reserve and agricultural center and implemented school garden projects.

Camiri, Bolivia

• Worked independently in 10 isolated Guaraní communities to identify opportunities for improved health and environmental conservation practices.• Taught water disinfection techniques to over 500 community members to help decrease the amount of bacteria and parasite infections in communities by 50%.• Conducted 20 environmental education workshops for school district teachers.• Trained 50 local masons in 5 rural communities the construction, management, and maintenance of Ferro cement rainwater catchment tanks.• Hosted a weeklong training course to teach the construction, use, and maintenance of cement water filters to technical specialists from 25 mayoral offices covering a population of 50,000. Supervised the construction of 50 filters.

Moscow, Idaho

• Worked with a small team of researchers to identify and measure native and exotic plant and tree species in northern Idaho and Washington as part of a grant to study species regeneration after fire.• Performed data entry and analysis.

Master Of Science In Global Affairs, International Relations

Thesis: Renewable Energy Technology in Energy Rich Countries in Latin America: Prospects for Poverty Alleviation

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: - Willamette University Softball Team - Pi Beta Phi Sorority Thesis: Effects of Human Activity on Mid-Tide.