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Washington, DC, US

London Area, United Kingdom

Evaluated market potential for recycled insulation for UK-based startup, analyzing market drivers, competition, and unit economics; developed client's initial pitch deck, outlining value proposition, risks, and go-to-market strategy

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Established first formal grants function (strategy, team, policies, and business processes) to oversee sustainable grants management and fundraising with governments, foundations, and corporations. Crafted 2030 strategy to grow and manage up to $50M in funding from institutional donors; achieved 25% grant revenue growth and diversified a historically.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led development of $60M+ in institutional funding proposals in <2 years; collaborated with teams in Latin America, Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa to secure $22M in new resources, including seed funding to expand to three new countries. Established business processes and built capacity for grant proposal development, relationship management, award.

Washington, DC

Led recruitment of 20 local project staff for $37M USAID-funded project in Guatemala; adapted project management tools to facilitate contractual compliance, monthly budget variance analyses, and reliable client communication.

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Collaborated with subject matter experts to design qualitative evaluation of criminal justice system strengthening activities; compiled and analyzed Ministry of Justice case data to track key performance indicators; revamped progress reporting process; cowrote project proposal resulting in $10M federal grant and expanding program activities to 3 new.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Led historical tours and managed event and study spaces; served as informational resource for university students and campus visitors.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Athens, Georgia, United States

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

M.P.P., Master Of Public Policy

Research: Implementation analysis of Virginia’s anti-human trafficking policies for Polaris (2014); cost-benefit analysis of vehicle.

Bachelor'S Degree, Foreign Affairs

Activities and Societies: Building Tomorrow, International Justice Mission, Chi Omega, Cru Christian Fellowship, Charlottesville Abundant.