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New York, New York, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Nairobi, Ke

CCAFS low emissions development aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration in the agriculture sector. *Developed a database using Nvivo for synthesis and impact assessment of CCAFS F3 Flagship related outputs, outcomes, and impact.*Analyzed CCAFS F3 Flagship outputs in relation to their contribution to low-emission development science such as new or revised emission factors, data/tools for emissions estimation, new or improved MRV systems, country-level work, global analysis, and development of portfolios of mitigation options.*Drafted impact evaluation of CCAFS’s low emission development research outputs/outcomes and draw lessons for climate actions in agriculture

Silver Spring, Maryland, Us

Mercaris provides up-to-date, accurate information on market conditions for organic and non-GMO commodities. Additionally, our trading platform allows buyers and sellers to meet on-line and trade physical commodities.•Managed multi-organization research initiative on organic land values including convening working group, surveying landowners, analyzing data, drafting whitepaper, and leading public-facing communications •Oversaw timelines, deliverables, budgets, and communications for all special projects including development of reports, whitepapers, geo-spatial tools, and data products for organic agriculture industry•Developed, implemented, and reviewed company-wide operational policies and procedures related to hiring, benefits, travel, and vendor relationships; identify areas for cost savings

Washington, Dc, Us

P4G brings together business, government, and civic organizations to incubate and accelerate innovative public-private partnerships. As a project coordinator, I supported the operations team with financial management, compliance, and operational coordination for the P4G program.• Backstopped 6 public-private partnership projects in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Ethiopia by assisting with the monitoring, evaluation, contracting, and financial reporting requirements for partnerships • Reviewed and scored over 400 public-private partnership project applications for grants of $10k (start-up) and $1M (scale-up) across five SDG themes: agriculture, water, energy, cities and circular economy• Coordinated logistics for special events, meetings, and travel abroad; worked directly with partner organizations and government officials in multiple countries

San Francisco, California, Us

LankaCorps is a unique opportunity for young leaders of Sri Lankan heritage to professionally engage in social, cultural, and economic development activities in Sri Lanka. During my time as a fellow I conducted research related to food insecurity and agricultural productivity with Sri Lanka's leading economic think tank: The Institute for Policy Studies.•Contributed to literature review, data collection, and drafting of the IPS research paper: Meeting the Food Security Goals: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead•Assisted with planning and executing regional workshop: Export Promotion and Market Access for Agriculture in Global Markets, which brought together representatives from eight South Asian countries•Worked alongside IPS staff and community partners on field visits throughout Sri Lanka in order to assist with data collection and farmer training

Washington, Dc, Us

•Developed the Hunger-Free Communities Self-Assessment Workbook (SAW) to help anti-hunger community coalitions assess their organizational capacity and improve strategic planning•Trained community partners and youth advocates in effective strategies for anti-hunger advocacy and navigating federal nutrition programs through webinars and in-person trainings•Managed grant application to Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for the acquisition of 10 AmeriCorps volunteers to be placed with anti-hunger coalitions across the country; grant awarded

Global, Oo

•Researched international development policy pertaining to food security and land rights; including impact and implementation of the FAO Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure (VGGT)•Assisted with the execution of advocacy initiatives for increased food security and strengthened land rights, including Capitol Hill visits, conference presentations, and the launch of Land Rights Now! initiative

Mpa - Development Practice, With A Focus On Agriculture, Food Security, And Nutrition

Bachelor Of Science In Foreign Service, Culture And Politics

Study Abroad In Buenos Aires, Regional Integration, Development, And Social Change