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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Leading the Infrastructure Funding Center of Excellence and to help clients identify, capture, implement, and manage the federal incentives available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for both public and private sector clients. Tracking and supporting implementation of funds across the Departments of Treasury, Transportation, Energy, Interior, Commerce as well as the Environmental Protection Agency. Monitoring White House sources for updates to these programs.Supporting State Government and corporate executives in the identification, capture, and execution of federal funds for infrastructure across IIJA, IRA, and CHIPS.

Washington Dc

Managed the development of the Infrastructure Funding Center of Excellence and leading corporate and government clients in the successful identification, capture, and management of federal infrastructure funding including IIJA/BIL, IRA, CHIPS, and ARPASupported the Department of Defense in optimization of standard operating procedures and process maps supporting global oil and gas infrastructure.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led teams of technical experts in implementing more than $10 million in infrastructure development programs through federal grants and contracts for technical assistance, pilot projects, feasibility studies, and trade missions.Developed and implemented the Indo-Pacific Business Forum, the largest ever U.S. government sponsored trade event including the Secretaries of State, Commerce, and Energy, 14 U.S. Ambassadors, and more than 1,000 executives and senior government leaders from across the United States and the Indo-Pacific.Coordinated with the White House, National Security Council and Departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, and Energy on political, economic, regulatory, and legislative developments globally to identify and assess opportunities for infrastructure development assistance in emerging markets.Level II Contracting Officer Representative.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Lead coordinator for U.S. government commercial and trade activities in China related to energy, environment, smart cities, internet of things, and industrial policies. Managed presidential and cabinet-level trade and economic dialogues between the United States and China including the 2016 Obama-Xi Summit, the Comprehensive Economic Dialogue, the Strategic and Economic Dialogue, and the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade.Developed and maintained relationships with U.S. government interagency colleagues includiing the White House, NSC and Departments of State, Treasury Energy, and Transportation as well as congressional staffers, trade associations, and U.S. companies.Successfully negotiated trade agreements between the U.S. and China increasing U.S. LNG exports and promoting transparency in China’s industrial policies.

Boston, Ma

Engaged executives with businesses across the United States and Canada to assess large power consumers including manufacturers, warehouses, and large office campuses on eligibility for smart grid and energy efficiency initiatives and to pitch companies on these initiatives. Consulted with stakeholders in diverse industries including manufacturers of chemicals, furniture, and automobiles.Achieved 125% of quarterly total contracted margin goal.

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Collaborated with officials in the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and U.S. Diplomats in Taiwan to enhance cultural understanding through public functions and engagements with students promoting English language and American culture.

Washington, D.C.

Legislative portfolio encompassing labor, civil rights, immigration, judiciary, and homeland security.Researched legislation, drafted correspondence, and prepared materials for committee hearings.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Relations & International Economics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha)