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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 and advocacy. • 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 through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. CONSULTATION AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT • 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 statistical data from national and international sources o Conducted a literature review to assess sector policies, laws and strategies on HIV/AIDS• 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