Selected Key Roles:International Energy Security Advocate: Extensive experience domestically and abroad with energy policy and international energy diplomacy; two years in Saudi Arabia tracking economic and energy policy developments; two years in Iraq promoting energy sector reform and advocating for U.S. firms; four years at Department of State’s Bureau of Energy analyzing energy, natural resources, and sustainability policies; undergraduate degree in geology.Leader and… Show more Selected Key Roles:International Energy Security Advocate: Extensive experience domestically and abroad with energy policy and international energy diplomacy; two years in Saudi Arabia tracking economic and energy policy developments; two years in Iraq promoting energy sector reform and advocating for U.S. firms; four years at Department of State’s Bureau of Energy analyzing energy, natural resources, and sustainability policies; undergraduate degree in geology.Leader and Mentor: Deputy Chief of Mission over five years at three embassies, including serving twice as Acting Ambassador for more than six months each; prioritized mentoring and professional development of team members; set priorities; crafted strategies; marshalled resources; bolstered morale and resiliency; held team accountable for performance; modeled integrity; led multiple hiring processes designed with transparency and diversity principles in mind.International Relations Professional: Career diplomat and Senior Foreign Service Officer; cultivated contacts and managed relationships; strove to understand not just the “What?” but also “Why?”, “Why now?”, and “So what?” of complex, fast-evolving political and economic environments; assessed strategic challenges and opportunities in context of national interests and goals; over two decades of experience abroad formulating and implementing foreign policy including in Mexico, the Philippines, Cuba, Honduras, Iraq, Cabo Verde, Türkiye, the Dominican Republic, and Saudi Arabia. Advisor and Analyst: Served multiple-times as senior advisor/counselor to ambassadors and generals; produced and delivered concise, authoritative written and verbal briefings; improved team analyses, refined issues for senior-level decision; provided balanced and nuanced counsel; assessed and advised policymakers on economic and energy policy developments; coordinated approaches of over one dozen economic agencies. Show less

Tracked market and policy developments in traditional and renewable energy; supported development of hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative fuel; negotiated renewal of Science and Technology Agreement, providing legal framework for critical bilateral collaboration and research; led an interagency team in developing strategic economic goals. Acting Deputy Chief of Mission as needed.

Advised commanding general; promoted alignment between civilian and military foreign policy efforts; helped shape and implement commander’s strategy to deploy advisors with partner nations, enabling these countries to expand operational reach to narco-influenced areas; supported negotiations towards renewed basing rights.

Led multiple economic offices and agencies in engaging the government of Iraq on energy security and energy sector reform, expanded trade and investment, regional integration, and cross border trade.

Directed operations of 18 agencies present at post with 700 employees and a combined budget of over $60 million. Advised on all matters of substance and management, executed policy, and acted as Chargé d’Affaires in the absence of the Ambassador.

Developed, advocated for, and implemented USG bilateral energy policy diplomatic initiatives.

Postings included:Deputy Economic Counselor and Energy Team Lead, U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq Deputy Chief of Mission and Acting Ambassador, U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde Director for Agricultural Trade and Biotechnology, Washington, D.C.Regional Counterterrorism Coordinator, U.S. Embassy Ankara, TürkiyeCounselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, HondurasTrade Policy Officer, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Washington, D.C.International Energy… Show more Postings included:Deputy Economic Counselor and Energy Team Lead, U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq Deputy Chief of Mission and Acting Ambassador, U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde Director for Agricultural Trade and Biotechnology, Washington, D.C.Regional Counterterrorism Coordinator, U.S. Embassy Ankara, TürkiyeCounselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, HondurasTrade Policy Officer, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Washington, D.C.International Energy Diplomacy Officer, Office of Energy, Sanctions, and Commodities, Washington, D.C.Consular Officer, U.S. Interests Section, Havana, CubaConsular Officer, U.S. Embassy Manila, PhilippinesConsular Officer, U.S. Consulate General, Guadalajara, Mexico Show less