Manage and contributed to cross-functional teams conducting data-driven policy analyses of new issues--such as fintech, virtual currencies, and proposed international insurance regulations--in highly regulated environments. Generate reports and testimonies to help federal agencies and Congress understand and navigate emerging challenges while balancing competing interests. Represent GAO in meetings with Congressional clients, senior agency officials, and industry leaders. Contribute to podcasts and blogs that break down complex issues and amplify pressure for change by communicating report findings to broader public audience and influencers in digestible format.Outside of analytical responsibilities, lead an external speaker series that leverages the knowledge of Bay Area experts and lead agency-wide efforts that address diversity and inclusion challenges.

Contributed to cross-functional teams conducting data-driven policy analyses of clean energy technologies, homeland security, international development, and foreign affairs. Generated reports and testimonies to help federal agencies and Congress understand and navigate challenges while balancing competing interests.I also held leadership roles outside of my analytical position. I led the Homeland Security & Justice team's external speaker efforts. Also, I was one of two program coordinators for GAO's International Fellows Programs, which served visiting high-level auditors from GAO's foreign counterparts.

Provided independent thought leadership and research on how the emerging use of distributed ledger technologies in finance will affect consumers and regulators, shaping public narrative through blog posts.

Conducted analysis of AI in criminal justice and organized industry panel for public symposium, helping local governments learn policy issues and ways to balance risks and benefits, and shaping public narrative.

Evaluated interoperability of mobile communication technologies and made recommendations helping regional government bodies address existing shortcomings and potential pitfalls in move to new system.

Developed successful web development company from ground up. Recruited and managed clients, and used Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP to design and code websites for more than 30 clients.

Conducted criteria-based analyses of education and social policy in 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries, identifying policy and program shortfalls. Drafted and edited products with recommendations that helped leaders in these countries monitor education progress and implement reforms in line with best practices. Wrote narrative and impact reports for U.S. government and foundation grants of up to $4 million, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and contributing to continued funding. Raised organizational profile by organizing successful events featuring high-profile speakers.

Conducted research and contributed to book chapter about the strategic / geopolitical use of energy resources in the Western Hemisphere.

Edited and contributed to articles on economic and political issues critical to South America, managed website re-design.

Helped launch the US-India Business and Research Center and organize the first annual Atlanta Indo-American Film Festival.

Researched international business educational issues and edited articles for academic journals, also helped plan events and performed office duties.

Researched and analyzed international relations policy issues, developed educational curriculum based on findings, and helped oversee related volunteer teacher program.

Worked with State Department and NGO network to formulate professional programs for emerging international leaders.