David L. Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Rockville, Md, Us

● Supported Strategic Planning and Budget team responsible for project design, legislative affairs, and budget formulation. Participated in bureau reorganization and working group processes aimed at improving services to international missions● Advised Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub on agency policies, processes, and legislative equities and earmarks● Facilitated office’s participation in annual agency budget formulation efforts, including joint Department of State and USAID strategic sector reviews● Collaborated on bureau-wide standard operating procedures and policy documents to align with revised agency ADS project and activity design policies● Supported collection and sharing of information for Congressional Notifications and other legislative requirements by coordinating across various bureau stakeholders

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

● Worked with government, NGO, and foundation sponsors to raise $6.3+ million in new research awards across 73 projects. Supervised research promotion and communication efforts via multiple platforms, including social media and high-visibility events with government and think tank officials. Managed office staff and performance metrics● Crafted research work, budget, and staff plans with faculty members and relevant university offices, including research design and execution● Led year-long strategic planning and review process to improve service and policy framework for enhancing research productivity and expanding research support● Guided advocacy efforts and built relationships with Congressional offices, including chiefs of staff and foreign relations staff, Department of State, and USAID stakeholders● Interpreted and applied complex guidelines and policies from various federal and non-federal sponsors to ensure proposal application and project compliance● Liaised with sponsors, including National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense among others, on behalf of faculty● Engaged school and university-level stakeholders to implement change management process for research enterprise services, resulting in 46 proposals for recent year

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

● Collaborated with 40+ faculty to lead the submission of competitive proposals to various sponsors, totaling $21+ million. Managed policy compliance and proposal schedules● Analyzed evolving federal and private foundation funding policies and applied toward proposal management processes and procedures● Advised faculty and staff on Theory of Change and monitoring and evaluation● Developed multi-year, multi-million dollar project budgets based on best practices● Coordinated across multiple offices to ensure the successful submission of proposals● Managed and regularly updated research funding performance metrics

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

● Investigated and compiled investment data for start-up space companies and funders● Researched Beyond Earth Orbit (BEO) space markets and prepared reports on spaceindustry trends● Reviewed and edited technical reports and presentations

Tempe, Az, Us

● Participated in strategy planning for Space Advisory Pilot Project

Washington, Dc, Us

● Reviewed and edited proposal for major federal bid ($30+ million)

Washington, Dc, Us

● Managed all aspects of an international youth political participation program inpartnership with NGOs. Led design, development, and implementation campaign basedaround an online dialogue platform and survey research. Monitored budget and expenseprojections, and used monitoring and evaluation data for program decision-making● Cultivated relationships with national, provincial, and municipal-level governmentofficials and political party representatives to leverage participation in programs● Implemented public fora and workshops with government and political party officials● Built relationships with USAID and Department of State country-level and HQ-levelofficials, representing regional and thematic governance/human rights portfolios● Engaged with multiple stakeholders, including internal human rights subject expertsand external organizations such as Amnesty, CIVICUS, and local civil society groups● Organized conferences, events, and media briefings featuring civil society partners,international NGO representatives, and government and political party officials● Strategized with local civil society groups on international advocacy efforts andwritten submissions, including for the UN-led Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process● Developed and regularly updated program work plans and budget projections● Streamlined knowledge management processes for Southern Africa program

Washington, Dc, Us

● Ensured compliance of projects across the Southern, Central, and West Africa portfolios.Managed online distance learning tool for youth development program in Southern Africa● Designed and planned proposals, including narrative and budget development● Liaised with partners and donors on implementation, reporting, and evaluation● Developed donor-compliant contracts, sub-grants, and financial reports● Managed finances for multiple projects, including budget monitoring and projections● Researched human rights issues and prepared advocacy materials● Organized various events, including catering, communications, and logistics and travelEnsured compliance of projects across the Southern, Central, and West Africa portfolios.Managed online distance learning tool for youth development program in Southern AfricaEnsured compliance of projects across the Southern, Central, and West Africa portfolios.Managed online distance learning tool for youth development program in Southern Africa● Designed and planned proposals, including narrative and budget development● Liaised with partners and donors on implementation, reporting, and evaluation● Developed donor-compliant contracts, sub-grants, and financial reports● Managed finances for multiple projects, including budget monitoring and projections● Researched human rights issues and prepared advocacy materials● Organized various events, including catering, communications, and logistics and travelDesigned and planned proposals, including narrative and budget development● Liaised with partners and donors on implementation, reporting, and evaluation● Developed donor-compliant contracts, sub-grants, and financial reports● Managed finances for multiple projects, including budget monitoring and projections● Researched human rights issues and prepared advocacy materials● Organized various events, including catering, communications, and logistics and travel

Washington, Dc, Us

Pretoria, Gauteng, Za

● Advised on monitoring and evaluation best practices; Presented to community grant recipients

Ikeja, Lagos, Ng

● Researched funding opportunities and developed proposal applications

Washington, Dc, Us

● Developed and implemented proposals and projects for human rights civic education

● Designed and developed business plan, loan application, and marketing materials

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Master’S Degree, Space Studies

B.A., International Studies

American University Study Abroad Kenya Program

High School Diploma