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Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone

Freetown, Sierra Leone

▪ Manage survey design, data collection, and analysis.▪ Oversee large teams of enumerators (75+ team members) who work in challenging logistical environments across all of Sierra Leone▪ Use statistics software (R, Stata, SPSS) to manage data and run statistical models▪ Translate findings into data visualizations (plots and maps) and written reports ▪ Results have informed the work of the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, local citizen oversight groups, and the Parliament of Sierra Leone.▪ Project partners include: The World Bank, Oxfam, Irish Aid, IDinsight, and Afrobarometer

▪ Applying GIS data in support of RCT involving farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria▪ Advise on remote sensing applications for research

Chicago

▪ Performed data analysis and policy reviews for the nation’s second largest sheriff’s office▪ Used quantitative research methods to evaluate programs in the Cook County Jail, which handles about 75,000 annual bookings ▪ Created data visualizations and reports using statistical software (R and Stata) based on data sets with hundreds of thousands of observations▪ Wrote grant narrative that increased funding for services offered to individuals leaving the Cook County Jail

Honduras

▪ Collaborated on a political economy analysis to support anti-corruption projects▪ Consulted on the design of the "civil society and media" component of the Honduras mission's anti-corruption and public accountability projects▪ Partnered with monitoring and evaluation staff to document and communicate impact▪ Organized and facilitated high-level events and visits, including with the U.S. ambassador to Honduras, members of Congress, and the acting USAID administrator▪ Wrote the mission's biweekly report to USAID's Latin American and Caribbean Bureau▪ Drafted speeches, fact sheets, and press releases▪ Received two Meritorious Honor Awards from U.S. Department of State for supporting anti-corruption efforts in Honduras and achievements in communications▪ Received three “On the Spot” awards from USAID-Honduras mission director for exemplary performance

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

▪ Led international communications for influential Honduran NGO focused on violence intervention and rule of law▪ Drafted policy documents for U.S. policy makers and observers reflecting the positions of the organization's Honduran leaders▪ Led redesign of English-language website and increased site traffic by 180 percent

▪ Interviewed leadership of private foundations to produce a monthly feature on best practices, covering topics varying from policy issues to managerial approaches and impact evaluations▪ Managed conference registration, logistics and financials▪ Performance metrics during employment: 50 percent increase in website visits; 400 percent increase in Twitter followers; 25 percent increase in email newsletter “opens”

▪ Oversaw relationships with reporters and producers by pitching and arranging interviews with major media outlets (including CNN, BBC, and NPR)▪ Conducted research for organizational leadership to prepare for interviews, public engagements, and written publications▪ Worked with local church leaders across the U.S. to advocate for policy change and gain exposure through local media▪ Created promotional videos used by development department to acquire new funding

▪ Wrote articles on state politics for Pennsylvania’s four largest newspapers

Analyzed markets to derive relevant information for investorsCompiled valuable information from interviews into documents for investor reports

Masters In Public Policy, Public Policy Analysis

▪ Certificate in Environmental and Energy Policy ▪ Fellow, The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts ▪ Deputy.

Education record

Economics Courses

B.A. Journalism, B.A. Spanish, B.S. International Studies

Activities and Societies: "The Daily Collegian" (Staff reporter for state and local politics)

Education record

Study Abroad: Merida, Venezuela