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Geneva, Switzerland

Paris, France

• SEEK Development is a consulting group providing specialized support to leading institutions in global development in the areas of strategy and policy, organizational evaluation and development, knowledge generation.
• Analysed donor development strategies, priorities, policy processes and funding allocations through interviews and desk research
• Synthesized the findings in a profile report and website to influence decision-making on critical policy and strategic issues in development

Paris, France And Kenya

• The mission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.
• Moderated and facilitated an online forum featuring 380 participants on "Teachers for gender equality"; wrote the final report published on the UNESCO website
• Facilitated an online forum featuring 450 participants on "Involving teachers in the response to HIV/AIDS"; wrote the final report published on the UNESCO website
• Supported work on integrating a gender perspective into UNESCO projectsRESEARCH AND WRITING
• Participated on a research team in Kenya conducting a national survey on the impact of HIV/AIDS on the education sector: o Co-authored the final report presented to the Kenyan Ministry of Education o Reviewed.
• Supported research to investigate whether teacher management policies, tools and practices have evolved in Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe as a response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic

Paris, France

• The Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation is a non-profit Product Development Partnership dedicated to the development of effective TB vaccine regimens.
• Analysed the European and global policy landscape for initiatives related to vaccine development

Brussels, Belgium

• The Global Alliance for TB Drug Development (TB Alliance) is a not-for-profit, product development partnership accelerating the discovery and development of new tuberculosis (TB) drugs.
• Represented the organisation to the European Union institutions and select European governments (U.K., France, Spain, Germany)
• Mapped the major European policy initiatives related to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria
• Designed and implemented advocacy, communications and resource mobilisation strategies

Brussels, Belgium

• The Directorate General for Development programmes the use of financial resources dedicated to certain sectors and themes in support of the development policy under the European Commission budget.
• Analysed European Commission and Member State policy activity and funding in the areas of health, gender and education
• Summarised information for policymakers in the form of factsheets, speaking points, briefs and reports

London, United Kingdom

• THET is committed to improving access to and the quality of health services in developing countries.
• Assisted in the management, communications, research and fundraising activities for overseas health projects
• Reviewed potential funding sources from governments, foundations and compiled grant materials

New York City

• Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all.
• Researched and drafted programme materials for the Stop Violence Against Women campaign

Washington D.C.

• Performed research on pending bills and legislative issues before Congress for Senate staff

Msc, Development Studies, Class Awarded: Merit

MSc Dissertation: Constructed Identities and Conceived Risk: To what extent do socio-cultural ideals influence men's and women's.

Ba, International Relations, Gpa: 3.70 Out Of 4, Dean’S List

Activities and Societies: • the Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project • Club Soccer • Club Volleyball

Study Exchange, Economics