Elizabeth Saam Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Oversees Western Balkan program portfolio totaling more than 30 million USD. Includes multi-year, multi-million dollar programs based in one country or multiple. Provides strategic guidance to 12 US, UK, and Swiss-funded programs and more than 50 staff in DC and the Balkans on implementing NDI, regional, and country strategiesLeads and oversees team members in the planning, designing, and evaluating NDI’s projects in collaboration with local partners, in-house experts, and external experts and advisors. Designs locally specified program concepts that reflect institutional and donor strategies and approaches.Fosters staff development via 1:1 mentorship, leads performance reviews, and creates collaborative processes to uphold and improve team culture and operational efficiency.Leads negotiations with donors and beneficiaries on program priorities. Analyzes political events and adapts program strategies. Serves as senior-level NDI representative at local and international conferences and meetings and assists with NDI’s public outreach.Analyzes, contributes to design, and presents quantitative and qualitative public opinion research. Audiences include donors, the EU external action service, US think tanks and academic communities, the US Department of State, and the US Congress.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Initiated and maintained internal tracking systems for consistent, streamlined reporting• Wrote, designed, and managed mass-communications to mailing list of over 10,000• Maintained relationships with high-level representatives of key member organizations• Supervised department program assistants and intern• Provided administrative and event-planning backstopping across departments• Managed 500+ person, 4-day annual conference, including:o Oversight of all conference-related tasks prior to event and on siteo Management and analysis of conference budgeto Supervision of content development timelines and outreacho Spearhead registration, payment tracking, and hotel reservations processeso Management of critical vendor and consultant relationshipso Ensuring catering, materials, interpretation, and A/V needs meto Assistance in establishing and finalizing sponsorships

Washington D.C. Metro Area

--Initiated and maintained internal tracking systems for consistent, streamlined reporting--Simultaneously spearheaded and managed all registration and payment systems, hotel bookings, and conference scholarships, at 500+ person annual conference--Write, design, and manage mass-communications to mailing list of over 9,200--Pioneered and managed new online conference community; over 60% adoption rate --Drafted budget projections for income areas for department--Overhauled and manage contact database and membership systems--Provide administrative and event-planning support across departments

Washington, Dc

Shterpce/Strpce & Brod, Kosovo

--Managed and created lessons plans tracked progress for 17 classes (over 250 students)--Adapted and responded to a highly dynamic classroom environment--Collaborated with local teachers, administrators, and NGO representatives to ensure effective and culturally sensitive lessons

Washington, Dc

--Designed and maintained Excel database of 300+ invitees to high-level summit; used by staff across continents--Drafted and edited quarterly and annual reports for major funders, including USAID--Organized meeting schedules, itineraries, and lodging for staff and consultants --Reported on relevant events and meetings for dissemination to internal stakeholders--Provided administrative and programmatic back-stopping to multiple programs

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--Edited articles for international publication to subscribers and 300+ retailers--Collaborated with authors around the world to hone their submissions --Managed author contributions, agreements, and submission timelines

--Wrote issue summaries and action-items for staff --Drafted H.Res. 1591; obtained 18 original cosponsors--Reorganized constituent response system for increased usability and efficiency

--Created, managed and updated the AHA! Network website--Reported on relevant hearings and events for publication in newsletter

Bsfs, International Politics, Security Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, Orchestra (President 2010-2012), Carroll Fellows Initiative.

Russian Studies, Russian Language And Linguistics