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•Head of Castor Vali’s business development portfolio and market expansion in the US.•Overseas relationships and partnership building within the security and risk management sector for African-based initiatives.

•Provides advisory services and partnership building for women, peace, and security initiatives, gender and post-conflict economic recovery, and human security issues in Ukraine. •Advises the Non-Governmental Organization, BridgeStars, which operates in coordination with the Abraham Accords on innovative multinational peace building initiatives, including knowledge-sharing projects, to promote peace and regional integration in the Middle East.•Designed the strategic vision and gender… Show more •Provides advisory services and partnership building for women, peace, and security initiatives, gender and post-conflict economic recovery, and human security issues in Ukraine. •Advises the Non-Governmental Organization, BridgeStars, which operates in coordination with the Abraham Accords on innovative multinational peace building initiatives, including knowledge-sharing projects, to promote peace and regional integration in the Middle East.•Designed the strategic vision and gender analysis for a German humanitarian aid company working with European governments, International Organizations such as the United Nations, and Non-Governmental Organizations to deliver humanitarian aid in Ukraine.•Maintains a strong network of contacts in the fields of women’s security, peacebuilding, and humanitarian aid among International Organizations, such as the UN and NATO, Non-Governmental Organizations, the private sector, and NATO partner stakeholders. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Developed the annual Indo-Pacific partnership and stakeholder engagement plan for DynCorp Australia and DynCorp Logistics.•Navigated the US and Australian political and military consultative process to strengthen defense and security relationships across the Indo-Pacific.•Generated policy analysis and wrote policy papers for Singaporean, Australian, US, and Thai policy and decision makers to strengthen strategic relationships in the Indo-Pacific.•Motivated and guided inclusive… Show more •Developed the annual Indo-Pacific partnership and stakeholder engagement plan for DynCorp Australia and DynCorp Logistics.•Navigated the US and Australian political and military consultative process to strengthen defense and security relationships across the Indo-Pacific.•Generated policy analysis and wrote policy papers for Singaporean, Australian, US, and Thai policy and decision makers to strengthen strategic relationships in the Indo-Pacific.•Motivated and guided inclusive multicultural teams with members spread across four countries to deliver global security proposals with short deadlines.•Represented DynCorp International at conferences, workshops, seminars, and to a range of stakeholders. (DynCorp International was purchased by Amentum in September 2020). Show less

Washington, United States

•Conducted analytical research for policy papers, and provided advice to multiple global military commands within the framework of the US’ global security policy agenda.•Developed briefing packages, speaking notes, and demonstrated excellent presentational skills at engagements with senior African government leaders.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

•Received DynCorp Star Award for demonstrating political acumen and diplomacy to cultivate collaborative relationships between multiple senior-level US and Egyptian stakeholders in order to form a new multinational security program under the auspices of the Camp David Peace Accords.•Lobbied US Congress to persuade and influence international peace and security policy.•Demonstrated strong inter-personal, negotiation, and organizational skills as the central leader among multiple… Show more •Received DynCorp Star Award for demonstrating political acumen and diplomacy to cultivate collaborative relationships between multiple senior-level US and Egyptian stakeholders in order to form a new multinational security program under the auspices of the Camp David Peace Accords.•Lobbied US Congress to persuade and influence international peace and security policy.•Demonstrated strong inter-personal, negotiation, and organizational skills as the central leader among multiple stakeholders.•Proven deep knowledge of global military relationships and organizational awareness to provide excellent customer service during a time-sensitive program start-up in Egypt. Show less

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

•Managed the start-up and business administration of Future Investment Group, an African-focused emerging markets investment firm and a subsidiary of Cerberus Capital Management and DynCorp International.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

•Organized complex events and seminars to empower women's participation in policy making for the defense and international security industry. •Demonstrated thought leadership for women’s peace and security initiatives in the defense industry.•Motivated gender policy discussion teams and nurtured team unity.•Excelled at stakeholder management and cultivated new donors for gender program funding.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Served as Acting Director for Chemonics’ Sustainable Energy Practice for over one year.• Planned and coordinated the Chemonics strategy for entering the energy sector.• Created and maintained new relationships with important stakeholders and potential partners in the international sustainable energy industry including development banks.• Evaluated market trends on sustainable energy issues and trends in the developing world.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Winner of the 2010 Best Development Impact Award for fieldwork revitalizing post-conflict economic activity in Afghanistan. •Supported peace building and stabilization efforts in Afghanistan through the management and implementation of gender initiatives to increase women’s participation in the economy and access to financial institutions. •Assumed responsibility and oversight for program operations which included contract negotiations, annual planning, program finances, external… Show more •Winner of the 2010 Best Development Impact Award for fieldwork revitalizing post-conflict economic activity in Afghanistan. •Supported peace building and stabilization efforts in Afghanistan through the management and implementation of gender initiatives to increase women’s participation in the economy and access to financial institutions. •Assumed responsibility and oversight for program operations which included contract negotiations, annual planning, program finances, external communications, administrative processes, and impact reporting. •Demonstrated management skills in a multicultural team setting, including coaching, managing, and training eight direct reports whose excellent performance resulted in promotions for all eight.•Liaised and worked hand-in-hand with multiple Afghan and US government stakeholders. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Demonstrated gender expertise through field research and contributions to the design of a large-scale women’s peace, security, and governance advocacy program in Afghanistan.•Consulted with a network of Afghan women’s organizations and stakeholders to better understand how to integrate gender perspectives across all core program areas.•Provided program field support in Ramallah building the capacity of the Palestinian Legislative Council and ensuring the representation of local women’s… Show more •Demonstrated gender expertise through field research and contributions to the design of a large-scale women’s peace, security, and governance advocacy program in Afghanistan.•Consulted with a network of Afghan women’s organizations and stakeholders to better understand how to integrate gender perspectives across all core program areas.•Provided program field support in Ramallah building the capacity of the Palestinian Legislative Council and ensuring the representation of local women’s advocates.•Founding member of the Syrian Conflict Task Force responsible for awareness raising and developing strategies for human and women’s security agendas in Syria, Turkey, and Europe. •Provided written gender analysis reports, conducted analytical research, monitored external trends, and shared knowledge in cooperation with USAID proposal teams on subjects covering the five strategic priority areas of NATO’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda.•Recognized by the Executive Vice President for building a network of over 100 women from Non-Governmental Organizations in Afghanistan. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Executive Assistant at the Degge Group Ltd., a scientific consulting firm, specializing in epidemiology, through a career placement agency, Career Blazers.•Managed databases for an international pharmacoepidemiology project.•Researched and analyzed literature reviews relating to legal and scientific projects.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted the President in administrative tasks including planning project trips to Afghanistan, fundraising for women’s literacy programs, and outreach.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Translated websites from Arabic and French into English and created a database in Arabic and English for a law firm.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Aided civil service officers in helping refugees in Central Asia, the Americas, and Europe.• Researched and prepared a contingency plan to ensure the delivery of emergency international aid to refugees in the Caribbean in the event of a natural or political disaster.• Assisted civil service officers by researching and proposing new policies for third country refugee agreements to create sustainable international solutions for refugees.

Washington, Dc

•Fundraised for humanitarian programs and received recognition for fundraising successes.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Analyzed political data and researched members of Congress regarding issues relevant to US foreign assistance, gender, and health. •Attended and reported on Congressional hearings regarding foreign assistance for women and families to have access to improved healthcare resources, reduce poverty, and protect their environment.•Participated in discussions regarding AIDS program funding in Africa and related policy issues with Congressional staff members.

M.A., Middle Eastern Studies, Arabic Language

Studies focused on Middle Eastern politics, history, economy, society, and conflict and post-conflict studies.

B.A., International Studies: Peace And Conflict Studies

Activities and Societies: Freshman Class Vice President, Chapter President of Amnesty International, and Chapter Vice President.

Certificate, Impact Investing

Certificate, Italian Language Studies

Intensive Italian language studies in Rome, Italy, to gain fluency.

Certificate, Proposal Management

Activities and Societies: Beginning to end proposal management strategy: developing win themes, identifying customer priorities, creating.

Certificate, Arabic Language

•Coursework focused on the study of Modern Standard Arabic language. •Immersed in Middle Eastern culture while living with a Syrian family.

Certificate, Arabic Language

Resided with Moroccan family and traveled throughout Morocco for five months while studying Modern Standard Arabic.

Cameroon Study Abroad, Culture And Development

•Attended advanced French courses. Studied Cameroonian culture, history, economy, and development programs in health, gender, education.

Morocco Study Abroad, Gender And Development

•Studies in both Moroccan Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, and French. •Traveled throughout Morocco studying development programs.

Study Abroad, Spanish Civillization And Language

•Studied Spanish language, society, and politics. •Integrated into Spanish culture and language by living with a Spanish family.