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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development, Health Division (AFR/SD/Health)• Ensured and supported operational continuity through the program cycle for AFR/Health, including planning activities, allocating budgets, and reporting impact• Supported technical teams (Malaria, Family Planning, Maternal & Child Health) with reporting, program planning, communication, learning, and knowledge sharing• Engaged and represented Health on cross-sectoral issues (through the lens of… Show more Bureau for Africa, Office of Sustainable Development, Health Division (AFR/SD/Health)• Ensured and supported operational continuity through the program cycle for AFR/Health, including planning activities, allocating budgets, and reporting impact• Supported technical teams (Malaria, Family Planning, Maternal & Child Health) with reporting, program planning, communication, learning, and knowledge sharing• Engaged and represented Health on cross-sectoral issues (through the lens of Malaria and Family Planning/Reproductive Health), such as climate and health, gender and health, and school health• Coordinated between AFR/Health and the rest of the Africa Bureau, other bureaus/offices, and across USG on programmatic tasks and drafting policies and official documents• Supported USAID Missions in Mali and Mozambique on health programming and policy Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Provided backstopping support for the Asia-Pacific regional portfolio of projects, in particular the BRI Monitor, Center for Accountable Investment, and Economic Resilience projects• Drafted and coordinated project proposals to the National Endowment for Democracy and State Dept.• Supported data collection and documentation practices• Assisted active project partners to ensure high quality deliverables, including financial and narrative reports• Monitored grantee, contractors,… Show more • Provided backstopping support for the Asia-Pacific regional portfolio of projects, in particular the BRI Monitor, Center for Accountable Investment, and Economic Resilience projects• Drafted and coordinated project proposals to the National Endowment for Democracy and State Dept.• Supported data collection and documentation practices• Assisted active project partners to ensure high quality deliverables, including financial and narrative reports• Monitored grantee, contractors, and consultants’ performance to ensure quality control in full compliance with procurement policies, financial reporting requirements, and evaluation plans• Collaborated with multiple CIPE departments to achieve programmatic goals, including Centers of Excellence, Field Offices/in-country offices, Communications, Grants and Finance, and other regional teams Show less

• Volunteered in a global team of researchers systematically tracking and coding Covid-19 responses along several indicators (closure/containment, economic, and public health) for the Oxford Covid-19 Government Response Tracker research project• Worked with the US team to generate rigorous, state-level data for informed policymaking, journalistic reporting, and data visualization (Data has been featured in the New York Times, National Geographic, Our World in Data, etc.)

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Summer 2021 Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations• Researched and drafted two comprehensive strategy papers on 1) Strengthening inter-agency collaboration between the Office of Global Affairs and FDA and 2) Strengthening strategic global health engagement with multilateral platforms (OECD, G7/G20, ASEAN, APEC)• Interviewed various OGA and FDA staff for information gathering and insight into strategy paper topics• Presented my work at the end of my… Show more Summer 2021 Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations• Researched and drafted two comprehensive strategy papers on 1) Strengthening inter-agency collaboration between the Office of Global Affairs and FDA and 2) Strengthening strategic global health engagement with multilateral platforms (OECD, G7/G20, ASEAN, APEC)• Interviewed various OGA and FDA staff for information gathering and insight into strategy paper topics• Presented my work at the end of my internship/Rosenthal Fellowship to peers and staff Show less

Paris Area, France

• Prepared reports and briefings for the Director General, Assistant Director General, and other UNESCO officials• Took detailed notes for final report during the sessions of the Executive Board and General Conference• Translated and copyedited briefings, letters, and reports into English and French• Conducted preliminary research and edited research proposal on AI ethics• Extracted and compiled information on ROAM-X ethical internet principles and their impact on gender… Show more • Prepared reports and briefings for the Director General, Assistant Director General, and other UNESCO officials• Took detailed notes for final report during the sessions of the Executive Board and General Conference• Translated and copyedited briefings, letters, and reports into English and French• Conducted preliminary research and edited research proposal on AI ethics• Extracted and compiled information on ROAM-X ethical internet principles and their impact on gender equality for final report• Coordinated between various CI programs, including freedom of expression/safety of journalists, YouthMobile in Africa, internet universality, the International Year of Indigenous Languages, and AI ethics• Prepared letters to governments, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, research institutions and individuals on CI-related issues Show less

St. Louis, Mo

• Analyzed data from research articles on the process, market, governance, sustainability, and human rights issues surrounding global production networks of consumer products (coffee, vegetables, electronics, seafood, etc.) using Microsoft Excel• Presented on a case study of gender discrimination at a fair-trade coffee cooperative in Guatemala, highlighting the need for more women’s rights advocacy in fair-trade programs• Reported findings and research updates at bi-weekly meetings•… Show more • Analyzed data from research articles on the process, market, governance, sustainability, and human rights issues surrounding global production networks of consumer products (coffee, vegetables, electronics, seafood, etc.) using Microsoft Excel• Presented on a case study of gender discrimination at a fair-trade coffee cooperative in Guatemala, highlighting the need for more women’s rights advocacy in fair-trade programs• Reported findings and research updates at bi-weekly meetings• Produced comprehensive report comparing the global supply chains of exported coffee and vegetables Show less

Geneva, Switzerland

• Collaborated with Human Rights Council staff and interns to administer the 38th Human Rights Council session• Collected, analyzed, and reported statistical data from the session• Collected and organized international relations data for HRC media personnel• Aided foreign delegates and NGO representatives during the session• Generated reports of NGO side events during the session• Judged the preliminary rounds of the Nelson Mandela World Moot Court competition

Master In International Development

Master's Thesis: "Moving at the Speed of Trust: A Comparative Analysis of Grassroots and Community-based Covid-19 Responses in South.

Bachelor’S Degree, International And Area Studies (Development), French

Activities and Societies: Sigma Iota Rho (International Honorary), Emory Global Health case competition, 2018 Global Injustice Conference.

International Affairs And French, International Relations And Affairs

Bilingual Semester Exchange Program