Experienced Market Systems Development Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the international development organizations sector. Experienced in analyzing market systems, identifying opportunities, value chain analysis, and designing and implementing interventions to improve market systems' productivity and competitiveness. Experienced in Grants Management, including launching new grant programs, designing and pulling reports and strategies from the grants database, processing incoming applications from SMEs, developing appropriate terms and conditions for awards, and obtaining final donor approval. Strong understanding of socio-economic challenges and opportunities of disadvantaged groups and populations, especially in post-conflict societies, including women, rural communities, youth, and ethnic minorities. Through the targeted activities and partnerships, successfully facilitated business linkages and cooperation between but not only ethnic minorities and women-owned enterprises and relevant business organizations. Holds an MA in Conflict and Post Conflict Societies, a BA degree in International Relations, and a Professional degree in Project Management obtained at the UCLA Extension.