International affairs and development innovator. Proven leader, problem solver, doer. At the International Republican Institute I manage democracy and governance programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. I oversee a high-profile portfolio developing and implementing innovative solutions on issues such as civil society development, humanitarian assistance, youth, media, marginalized groups, human rights, and transparency. Specialties: project management, grant writing, program design and implementation, team building, crisis management, Spanish language skills, closed societies, government relations, research methods, and public relations