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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

•. Spearheaded the pre-launch and launch and phases of a USDA-funded $2.5M statewide project to improve the cultural inclusivity of technical assistance services for underserved farmers in Hawai’i by coordinating stakeholder meetings and overseeing project budgets & timelines.• Led a cross-functional team of 14 executives and directors across 5 subaward organizations by implementing project management frameworks to streamline design, implementation, data collection, and compliance monitoring with USDA federal regulations.• Directed financial management by redeveloping and monitoring a $2.5M budget, optimizing resource allocation, and renegotiating USDA contracts to secure high-impact services for subawardees.• Primary representative for the program in statewide agricultural development committees.• Managed sensitive legal and cultural issues involving immigrant and refugee farm owners. • Steering committee member for the Hawaii Good Food Alliance (HGFA) - USDA-Regional Food Business Center project.• Co-designer for HGFA’s development of a new climate-smart-agriculture (CSA) directory database to improve linkages between farmers and CSA service providers.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Co-managed one the U.S. government’s most prestigious leadership development fellowships for 12 development specialists from low-and middle-income countries. • Organized skill workshops, conferences, and team-building events, leading to increased engagement and positive participant feedback..• Co-authored content for federals grant reports, newsletters, and press releases, increasing program visibility and securing ongoing support.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Collaborated with an internationally recognized climate change scientists, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and UN-FAO to develop comprehensive technology and impact analysis tools to identify potentially disruptive pre-emerging climate-smart agriculture technologies for smallholder farmers. • Co-developed research methodologies and decision-making tools with international experts to forecast R&D, adoption pathways, and tradeoffs of disruptive climate-smart ag-tech in Sub-Saharan Africa.• Delivered and defended strategic findings to the Gates Foundation’s agriculture portfolio manager and high-level international panels, helping shape future ag-tech investments and initiatives.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Performed weekly data collection and plant maintenance tasks for research trials determining the influence of HPS & LED light spectrums on the vegetive growth and yield of cherry tomatoes. • Constructed state of the art greenhouse hydroponic systems for artificial lighting experiments.• Developed plant tissue micropropagation clones for research trials to breed impatiens for downy mildew-resistance.

Durango, Colorado, United States

• Co-wrote and peer-reviewed service proposals for city and county government contracts, securing $100K to $300K contracts for fin-tech SaaS products by ensuring technical accuracy and clear value propositions. • Analyzed and distilled complex technical requirements to create customized, RFP-compliant proposals, resulting in consistently high compliance rates and improved proposal competitiveness.

* Elevated career narratives for over 200 professionals by meticulously editing and critiquing resumes and cover letters, resulting in improved job search outcomes.* Refined and transformed personal statements for Ivy League graduate school candidates, providing iterative critiques that sharpened their narratives and value propositions * Used AI tools to analyze job descriptions to write keyword-optimized resumes

San Francisco, California, United States

• Collectively secured $2.1M in medium-cap private foundation grants for nonprofit-public partnership projects to improve maternal health outcomes in rural Nepal.• Authored and peer reviewed concise grant proposals and donor reports, integrating qualitative and quantitative data to effectively communicate project value and outcomes. • Developed a grant pipeline and compliance tracking system to streamline grant writing & management.• Developed strategies and decision-making tools for a 5-year strategy plan, an international expansion, and fundraising events.

Honolulu

• Recruited, onboarded, and co-managed 30 service members, leading the development of digital monitoring databases for 16 local nonprofits, improving data accuracy and decreasing reporting time. • Enhanced onboarding and conflict mediation procedures, boosting member satisfaction by 25% and reducing early turnover by 15%.• Facilitated meetings between service members and nonprofit directors, resolving conflicts and ensuring compliance across 16 sub-awardees.• Analyzed field data and co-authored federal grant reports to help secure continued program funding.• Provided monthly one to one mentorship and professional guidance to all service members.

Surkhet, Nepal

• Led the design, fundraising, and launch of a college-operated organic vegetable production and agri-business training center, educating students aged 18-22.• Developed partnerships with village, state, and federal government officials; securing $30K in financial support and offtake agreements for 100% of farm produce. • Frequently engaged with community councils and local leaders to align the project with the community’s needs; ensuring sustainable and community-driven outcomes. • Reviewed and edited grant proposals as a member of the Peace Corps Grant Committee.

Berthoud, Colorado

• Used high-precision craftsmanship to build luxury furniture and cabinets.• Advised Brian Laak (CEO & city council member) on business strategy, political campaigns, and community development project strategies, leading to the approval of Laak’s proposals for a new $31 million recreation center, a new skate park, and a new urban forestry conservation program. • Wrote campaign communications, program proposals, and social media content. • Rehired for short-term contracts in 2018, 2020, and 2023.

Chiang Rai, Thailand

San Francisco Bay Area

• Recruited monthly donors by performing creative sales pitches in public areas. • Trained new employees and managed daily operations for a team of five canvassers.• Awards: Best Canvasser in City (7x), Best in Nation (1x), 2nd Best in Nation (1x).

Petaluma River

• Designed, operated, and funded a small-scale program dedicated to increasing awareness about the local river restoration efforts• Developed curriculums and taught bi-weekly “at-home sustainability” workshops • Helped plan and implement the annual gala and music festival fundraising events

Roseau, Dominica, Carribean

* Coached community members on designing grassroots community development projects* Designed a nationwide disaster management project in conjunction with two federal departments and the Red Cross* Wrote foundation grants and sourced $125,000 in grant awards

Masters Of Profession Studies (Mps), Global Development, Gpa: 3.84

Activities and Societies: Dr. Mario Herrero's "Wild Futures Project" (Partnered with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) Lab Technician.

Community Studies, Inequalities In Public Health

Activities and Societies: Volunteer @ Programs in Community & Agroecology Farm, Kresge Gardens, & Chadwick Gardens; Teacher Assistant @.