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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Spearheaded the strategic development and operational management of the federal agency retreats portfolio, driving 200% revenue growth from FY23 to FY24 and engaged over 500 senior leaders across 12 agencies.• Revolutionized systems and staffing models to enhance staff onboarding, project management, and business development for the federal agency retreats portfolio, significantly increasing efficiency and effectiveness.• Directed the planning and execution of cohort-based programs for senior executives and political appointees at DHS, VA, HHS, and USDA, annually engaging over 300 high-level government officials.• Managed six-figure budgets ($100k - $800k) and tracked cross-team projects using Asana, establishing a reputation for exceptional financial stewardship and transforming chaotic processes into organized workflows.• Led teams of up to 10 full-time staff and contractors, leveraging individual and collective strengths to ensure accountability, timely deliverables, proactive customer service, and ongoing professional development.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Managed 2 open-enrollment programs from planning to execution, while also building and implementing new technology platforms focused on improving customer service and project management.• Pilot cross-team initiatives to advance enterprise-wide initiatives, strengthen psychological safety and knowledge sharing, and promote the organizational culture. • Strengthened stakeholder management, streamlining the use of speakers, panels, keynotes, and benchmarks that connect public servants with the media, leaders on Capitol Hill, and the private sector.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Prepared briefing materials for senior leadership and external stakeholders. • Supported event management for virtual and hybrid conferences with speakers such as French President Emmanuel Macron, European Council President Charles Michel, and EU High Representative Josep Borrell.• Coordinated strategy sessions and workshops, including sending invitations, background research, and virtual logistics.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Spearheaded long-term research projects, including conducting open-source research, maintaining detailed, highly organized files, and fact-checking. Ex: "The Empty Throne: America's Abdication of Global Leadership" by Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Lindsay.• Coordinated topics, guests, and background briefings for more than 130 episodes of The President Inbox and The World Next Week podcasts.• Devised social media strategies for Twitter (6,300 followers) and Facebook (2,500 followers) to promote CFR content , podcasts, and The Empty Throne.• Managed senior vice president’s daily schedule of internal and external meetings including with U.S. and foreign government officials, journalists, and private sector leaders and organized international travel itineraries to include transportation, accommodation, and meetings• Planned five roundtables on the future of U.S. global leadership (30-45 attendees each).• Co-led the DC office’s Research Associate Discussion Group for FY2019.• Supervised one intern per academic semester.

Washington, Dc

• Penned op-eds related to European politics and transatlantic security cooperation• Served as one of YPFP's in-house experts on developments in Europe• Published bylines in World Politics Review, The Hill, RealClearWorld, The Huffington Post, Diplomatic Courier, and Fair Observer

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported Committee staff in preparing and executing hearings and markups.• Aided in monitoring news mentions, managing social media accounts, editing video clips, and administrative tasks.• Coordinated with different Congressional offices to complete assigned duties.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted short-term and long-term research projects related to geopolitics and world history• Drafted and edited memoranda, blog posts, and talking points for fellow’s blog, podcast, and CFR events• Monitored elections, global crises, and other current events

Master Of Arts - Ma, Security Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International Studies, Cum Laude

Coursework In Emerging Issues In International Security

Study Abroad, War Studies And European Studies

Directly enrolled in King's College London for the Spring of 2015

Meade Senior High School, Ft. Meade Maryland