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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

The Mountain Climate Fund is a nonprofit that supports mountain communities and environments adapt to climate change.Our solutions mitigate the worst impacts of climate change and bring access to sustainable water to mountain communities. They include building artificial glaciers for irrigation water and solar water pumps to connect water from rivers and lakes to community reservoirs.Our goal is by 2028, all villages in the Zanskar River Valley will have sustainable water for… Show more The Mountain Climate Fund is a nonprofit that supports mountain communities and environments adapt to climate change.Our solutions mitigate the worst impacts of climate change and bring access to sustainable water to mountain communities. They include building artificial glaciers for irrigation water and solar water pumps to connect water from rivers and lakes to community reservoirs.Our goal is by 2028, all villages in the Zanskar River Valley will have sustainable water for agriculture, drinking, and household use. This summer will be implementing a solar water project in Khasar Village to bring water from the Zanskar River to the community reservoir. https://www.mountainclimate.org/khasar Show less

Seattle

Global research institute that provides rigorous and comparable measurement of the world's most important health problems and evaluates the strategies used to address them.• Research team quantifies exposure and health loss due to climate, air pollution, WaSH, lead, and occupational risk factors.• Developed and deepened strategic partnerships with WHO, UNICEF, Pathfinders International, Sanofi, and international stakeholders to amplify the impact of our estimates.• Led… Show more Global research institute that provides rigorous and comparable measurement of the world's most important health problems and evaluates the strategies used to address them.• Research team quantifies exposure and health loss due to climate, air pollution, WaSH, lead, and occupational risk factors.• Developed and deepened strategic partnerships with WHO, UNICEF, Pathfinders International, Sanofi, and international stakeholders to amplify the impact of our estimates.• Led coordination across complex cross-team dependencies. The GBD study is produced by dozens of teams with 300 core staff and a global network of 7,600 scientists.• Supervised and mentored 4 direct reports. IHME promoted 2 of my direct reports while under my supervision. Led hiring and training for 4 new team members. Show less

Bellingham, Washington Area

Nonprofit organization that supports village communities around the world through community-driven development, research, and cross-cultural education programs.• Increased annual revenue by 300% via social enterprise model creating five new cross-cultural education programs and generating $1.4 million in revenue.• Built strategic partnerships with businesses, universities, nonprofits, and local communities in United States, India, Nepal, Thailand, Myanmar, and Kenya that focused… Show more Nonprofit organization that supports village communities around the world through community-driven development, research, and cross-cultural education programs.• Increased annual revenue by 300% via social enterprise model creating five new cross-cultural education programs and generating $1.4 million in revenue.• Built strategic partnerships with businesses, universities, nonprofits, and local communities in United States, India, Nepal, Thailand, Myanmar, and Kenya that focused on cultivating long-term relationships rather than short-term gains.• Implemented 15+ community development projects with Indigenous and rural communities in wildlife conservation, climate change, water, and education. • Developed sustainable tourism model for cross-cultural education programs that invested $750k into local economies.• Full P&L responsibility. Implemented new financial system, exceeding financial targets six out of seven years and created cash reserve fund equal to six-month operating budget.• Increased annual funding dollars for community projects by 400% through creation of online fundraising platform and focusing efforts on specific, high-impact projects that engaged alumni. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Global research institute that empowers women and reduces poverty through empirical research, capacity building and advocating evidence-based changes to policies and programs. • Managed $4M+ portfolio. Met or exceeded financial targets for Economic Development Portfolio delivering all projects on time and within budgetary guidelines. • Conducted impact evaluation of six-country World Bank/UNIFEM project aimed at enhancing women’s economic empowerment. Led survey design and data… Show more Global research institute that empowers women and reduces poverty through empirical research, capacity building and advocating evidence-based changes to policies and programs. • Managed $4M+ portfolio. Met or exceeded financial targets for Economic Development Portfolio delivering all projects on time and within budgetary guidelines. • Conducted impact evaluation of six-country World Bank/UNIFEM project aimed at enhancing women’s economic empowerment. Led survey design and data analysis for projects in Cambodia and Laos.• Performed field research on gender roles and responsibilities in cotton-value chain in Malawi. Identified obstacles and strategies to integrate women into GTZ/DEG/Gates Foundation project.• Led field research and analysis on innovations in gender and agriculture in Kenya to highlight success stories of women farmers and cooperatives.• Hand-picked for participation on East African Transition Team tasked with opening regional office in Nairobi. Laid foundation for infrastructure and made recommendation for qualified office administrator. • Ensured compliance with contractual agreements, budgeting and reporting with donors (World Bank, Gates, GTZ) and sub-grantees. Show less

San Andres, Colombia

Team Member of World Bank/GEF/Conservation International sponsored climate change project: Integrated National Adaptation Program (INAP).• Supported sustainable water management in San Andrés Island by conducting a carrying capacity assessment for groundwater resources and finding that consumption equaled roughly 90% of the current recharge rate for aquifers. • Designed and conducted household water-use survey. Trained and supervised survey team and analyzed results using… Show more Team Member of World Bank/GEF/Conservation International sponsored climate change project: Integrated National Adaptation Program (INAP).• Supported sustainable water management in San Andrés Island by conducting a carrying capacity assessment for groundwater resources and finding that consumption equaled roughly 90% of the current recharge rate for aquifers. • Designed and conducted household water-use survey. Trained and supervised survey team and analyzed results using multivariate analysis.• Planned and facilitated community workshops and focus group meetings on climate change adaptation and natural resource management. Show less

Thailand, India

• Provided leadership to 24 college and high-school age students in Thailand and India for academic study and community development work in rural villages. • Collaborated with Karen Indigenous community on constructing micro-hydro generators needed to provide electricity to village schools and primary health care center.

Blue River, Or

Yokosuka, Japan

Ma, Sustainable International Development

Ba, Global Studies - Asia