Summary of ExpertiseSignificant work experience in communications in both third sector and international cooperation organisations, including management of advocacy initiatives. Strong event organization skills (including high profile international events and visits) and language skills (fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and Creole).International background and interests in cultural diversity enabling the translation of different national approaches into local context.Fund-raising experience (writing of proposals) in the fields of sanitation, youth and children’s rights, gender equality promotion, conflict mediation, prevention of violence against women, submitted to key multilateral organizations, bilateral agencies and international foundations.Significant experience in Electoral Observation EducationUniversidad Autónoma de Barcelona (2007)Master degree in Political and Electoral Communication ManagementThe Open University (1997-2000)Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social SciencesWork experienceVIVA RIO USA– Non-Governmental Organization- 501-C3 (2012 to the present) Management Consultancy, Reporting and Grant writing VIVA RIO HAITI– Non-Governmental Organization (2007 / 2011)Deputy Director - Project manager for “Honnor Respect for Bel Air – Security and Development at Neighborhood Level”, Port au Prince, Haiti. Mission Canadienne d’Accompagnement des Elections en Haiti (2005/ 2006) Consultant in Electoral Systems Peruvian Forensic Anthropology Team (2001 /2002) Consultant in Human Rights trainingInstituto Direito e Sociedade – Research institute affiliated to the Organization of Brazilian Lawyers (1998/1999) Researcher AssistantInternational Criminal Tribunal for the ex-Yugoslavia – UN (1997/ 1997)Forensic Anthropologists’ team assistantUN/OAS Civilian Mission in Haiti (1993 /1996) - Human Rights Observer Organization of American States Electoral observationHaiti 1995; Nicaragua 1996; Guyana 2006; Colombia 2007