I am a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in operations and security risk management, specializing in organizational strategy, security programming, and market expansion for international organizations. I have demonstrated success in the humanitarian, development, and global health sectors, working across diverse regions in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. My career began as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya, and I have since advanced into various leadership roles. Currently, as the Director of Global Operations at Clinton Health Access Initiatives, Inc. (CHAI), I lead global operations, risk management, and crisis response efforts across more than 40 countries.Throughout my career, I have excelled in cross-functional leadership, business operations, crisis management, and project management. My notable achievements include operationalizing CHAI’s India Private Limited, launching a halal meat export business in Poland, spearheading country expansions in high-risk regions, and reducing global operations costs by nearly $2 million through strategic vendor negotiations. I have also secured significant funding for key business projects and led security and crisis management initiatives impacting thousands of employees worldwide.