Are you searching for an influential, multi-disciplinary, high-profile leader with expertise in crafting and implementing program advocacy and communications strategies in international and global arenas? Languages: English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. I am passionate about shaping public policy, building support for major big-mission programs and policy objectives, and developing partnerships and alliances that will advance objectives on a global level. You will see this is evident in my work history as: ➤ Chargé d’affaires, Embassy of Canada; Tripoli, Libya➤ Director, Middle East/Africa and Director, Europe Central Asia Commercial/Economic Relations➤ High Commissioner (Ambassador), Canada, Maputo; Mozambique ➤ Consul General, Consulate General of Canada; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil➤ Deputy Director, South America Division and Hemisphere Summit Office, Global Affairs Canada➤ Head of Delegation/Office, Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission, Kosovo; Head of Canadian Office; Macedonia.I have worked hard to effect change on an international scale in multi-sector collaborations, including partnerships, government affairs, corporate affairs, and resource mobilization—all with social poise.I am known as a global go-to resource for influencing, global engagement, champion building, advising, and counseling in international development, policy, and advocacy.You can count on my exceptional listening skills, people skills, and innate sincerity to develop trust and credibility to influence others. I have a unique pulse and tempo that serves as a model for others and I thoroughly enjoy inspiring optimism and organizing high-performing teams.You can depend on my executive leadership and personal commitment to excellence in international relations and development to lead and inspire others to achieve results.Some of my key strengths and qualifications include:☑ Multidisciplinary Leadership – Advocacy Changemaker☑ Effective, Versatile Matrixed Leader☑ Passion for Global Development☑ Visionary Motivated By Great Ideas and Great Execution Immediate Value Offered:☑ Health Advocacy☑ Social Intelligence☑ Civic/Global Engagement☑ Philanthropy☑ Building Coalitions☑ Strategic Thinker/Analysis☑ High-Level Negotiations☑ Network Growth/Leverage☑ Policy Development☑ Representative/Liaison☑ Planning/Organization☑ Problem Solving☑ Flexibility/Adaptability☑ Politically SavvyYou can be confident I will collaboratively create, articulate, and execute strategic plans to achieve the vision and optimize your organization’s success.