International development professional with nearly two decades of experience in economic analysis, evidence-based policy making, and strategic planning. Currently a Senior Advisor at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in the Office of the CEO. Recently completed a Doctorate in International Affairs and a Masters in International Pubic Policy from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Previously completed a Certificate in International Development from SAIS, an MPP in International Policy and Development from Georgetown Public Policy Institute, and dual degrees from The Ohio State University in Economics and Political Science/International Relations. Previously a Senior Policy Analyst in the Office Policy in the Bureau for Policy, Planning, and Learning at USAID. While a Presidential Management Fellow at USAID, completed a detail as an International Economist in the Department of the Treasury's Office of Africa Nations and as a Policy Advisor in MCC's Department of Policy and Evaluation. Formerly a Research Assistant at the Center for Global Development on the Rethinking U.S. Foreign Assistance initiative and an Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the Mass Layoff Statistics program. Previous experience includes internships at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars and the Ohio Department of Development.Specialties: Economic Analysis, Development Policy, African Development Issues, Aid Reform, International Relations, International Political Economy, Economic and Social Development