I currently have three communications-based roles within the World Bank: the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, the Innovations in Tax Compliance program, and the Urban and Disaster Risk Management Unit within the Latin America and Caribbean region.

• Developed the global asset manager’s (AUM $65bn) thought-leadership series, “Fundamental Thinking”.• Synthesized research reports and interviewed analysts to create polished external communications.• Lead author of multimedia articles on topical investment topics such as autonomous driving, genetic engineering, the global recycling industry, 5G, China’s changing labor force, and the “Ramadan effect”.• As the head video producer, created slick video content and revamped the firm’s studio, shooting styles and digital asset management procedures, dramatically improving production quality.• Advised senior management on the social media landscape, co-designed social media policies and processes, and launched outreach efforts on LinkedIn, Twitter, ThinkTank, Harvest, and other distribution platforms.

• Strategized and implemented network development and peer-learning tools for the Global Network of Parliamentary Budget Officers (GN-PBO) and regional Public Accounts Committees (PAC) networks for capacity building.• Managed two interns and coordinated network initiatives with various stakeholders and partners across the world.

• Co-developed a new World Bank flagship initiative, the ‘Global Partnership for Strategic Delivery’, to bolster the Bank’s ‘Centers of Government’ and service delivery work. Program supported by the President’s Office.• Played a lead role in establishing and growing the program and positioning it within the World Bank Group.• Oversaw the coordination (content and logistics) of inaugural global meeting, attended by 30 top government officials from all five World Bank regions as well as senior leadership from WBG, IDB, OECD and other partners.

• Coordinated 'Engaging Citizens: A Game Changer for Development?', a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) hosted on Coursera.org, the world's largest MOOC platform. Course was a major Governance Global Practice global public good in support of the World Bank’s Citizen Engagement Strategic Framework, with online enrollment of 16,650.• Co-designed course curriculum, learning objectives, assignments, and other pedagogical elements, and worked with faculty of global experts to develop lecture scripts and supportive educational materials.• Managed partnerships with LSE, ODI, Participedia, CIVICUS, GPSA and Making All Voices Count.• Wrote blog posts and feature stories and co-designed communications strategy for course promotion.

OurSay (www.oursay.org) is an innovative online platform that brings about wider participation in public debates by connecting elected officials and public figures with their constituents. Leaders agree to answer the most voted-on questions posed to them by the public; in doing so fostering citizenship, transparency, online activism, and greater public engagement in the democratic process.Tasks Included:- Public Relations- Branding and Strategic Communications- Partnership Development

Tasks included:- Coordinated PLURAL+, an annual video festival on the themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion. - Coordinated events at the UN, working closely with related UN Departments, nonprofits, and membership organizations.- Developed UNAOC media campaigns, consistent with the Department’s core mission and values.- Prepared backgrounders and position papers and drafted talking points.Key Achievements:- Implemented new social media strategy- Presided over the highest number of entries from the most geographically diverse areas for PLURAL+, whilst expanding partnership agreements significantly.--The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), a special initiative of the UN Secretary General, seeks to galvanize international action against extremism through the forging of international, intercultural and interreligious dialogue and cooperation.

Lead organizer of TEDxDumbo, in Brooklyn, New York on the theme of ‘The Future Of Cities’.Tasks Included:- Communications and marketing- Program, speaker and audience curation- Volunteer management- Liaising with presenters, sponsors, clients, and community stakeholders- Developing partnerships- Public speaking- BudgetingKey Achievements:- Awarded one of ten global 'TEDxCity2.0' grants from the Knight Foundation- Piloted TEDx 'Action Pitches'

Mitzvah Day is the largest faith-based day of social action in the UK, and possibly around the world. On Mitzvah Day, around the world, thousands of people take part in hands on projects to support community-based organizations and build stronger communities.--Tasks Included:- Communications and public relations- Managing international expansion- Engaging key demographics, including young adults and international communitiesKey Achievements:- Significant increase in amount of press coverage received- Created new partnerships with media organizations- Increased volunteer numbers by 25% to a record-breaking 30,000- Doubled international participation- 2011 team was one of a select number of community-based organizations honored with the UK Prime Minister’s ‘Big Society Award’ in 2011.

‘Pedalling For Peace’ is a multimedia advocacy and educational campaign launched in conjunction with the Parliament of the World’s Religions – the largest interfaith gathering in the world, which saw a Muslim, Jew, Christian and a Baha'i cycle over 1,000km from Sydney to Melbourne.--- Founder and chief conceptual force behind the initiative.- Numerous public appearances and speaking engagements on radio and at live events.- Innovative program reached 500+ school students and 500,000+ Australians through extensive media coverage.- Documentary film launched at an exclusive event at New South Wales Parliament House.www.pedallingforpeace.org

Tzedek is a UK-based international development agency which assists some of the world's poorest communities.--Tasks included:- Managing key partnerships in the region- Performing monitoring and evaluation on Tzedek-funded projects- Further developed schools partnership program- Establishing volunteer placements and overseeing annual volunteer program

Multimedia journalist at highly regarded Australian media company with a weekly readership of 40,000+.--Tasks Included:- Authoring articles on politics, community events, and the arts as a print journalist.- Producing, filming and editing video news features.Key Achievements:- Launched video news department- Successfully trained staff to core competencies in video production

- Managed polling stations for multiple Australian elections at local, state and federal level- Conducted training sessions for paid and volunteer staff- Oversaw vote counting process and vote dispute resolution process

Mumbai Mobile Creches' (MMC) mission is to promote child-friendly construction sites; where every child living on a construction site is safe, healthy and educated, and able to enjoy their childhood. To this end, MMC runs an expansive educational and health program that reaches over 4,500 of Mumbai's most disadvantaged children.--Tasks Included:- Developing online communications strategy and designed promotional material.- Qualitative Impact Evaluation - Grant-writingKey Achievements:- Launched a new website with significant design and functionality improvements- Designed monthly newsletter for donors, stakeholders and constituents