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• Lead a woman-owned small business that produces incisive research, informed analysis, and actionable strategies to promote peace and mitigate risk and violence in fragile and conflict-affected environments. • Lead Executive team. Manage a diverse and global network of advisors and consulting experts across five continents. Build and lead specialized teams to conduct field-centered research, generate incisive analysis, develop policy and engagement strategies, and deliver professional… Show more • Lead a woman-owned small business that produces incisive research, informed analysis, and actionable strategies to promote peace and mitigate risk and violence in fragile and conflict-affected environments. • Lead Executive team. Manage a diverse and global network of advisors and consulting experts across five continents. Build and lead specialized teams to conduct field-centered research, generate incisive analysis, develop policy and engagement strategies, and deliver professional capacity-building. • Lead strategic business development. Manage client relationships, including long-term agreements with national development agencies, global multilaterals, and international humanitarian and development organizations. • Provide executive oversight, management, and quality assurance for all PACE deliverables. Show less

• Directed policy research and advocacy with D.C.-based decision makers and influencers. Developed innovative approaches to influence U.S. and stakeholder policy and practice. Provided thought leadership and influence on U.S. policy, posture, and capacity to promote civilian-led conflict prevention and mitigation. • Collaborated with global network of colleagues to inform, develop, and implement integrated and innovative strategies to promote institutional goals. Leveraged knowledge… Show more • Directed policy research and advocacy with D.C.-based decision makers and influencers. Developed innovative approaches to influence U.S. and stakeholder policy and practice. Provided thought leadership and influence on U.S. policy, posture, and capacity to promote civilian-led conflict prevention and mitigation. • Collaborated with global network of colleagues to inform, develop, and implement integrated and innovative strategies to promote institutional goals. Leveraged knowledge, access, networks to infuse Crisis Group reporting with accurate, up-to-date information and analysis. • Translated policy recommendations into action for officials in the U.S., stakeholder capitals, and multilaterals.• Produced rigorous reporting and analysis. Authored and edited reports, publications, and non-papers.• Promoted and coordinated information-sharing across regional and functional disciplines, hierarchies, continents. Improved operational efficiency, organizational learning, elevated discourse, and enhanced policy impact.• Maintained and expanded relationships with diverse range of stakeholders, including think tanks, academia, civil society, and media. Served as a leading, informed voice with civil society. Played key role in development and passage of of critical legislation, including landmark Global Fragility Act. Show less

• Informed and adapted ICG’s research, policy, and advocacy agenda on conflict risk, drivers, and mitigation strategies.• Conducted DC-focused research and incorporated findings into ICG’s global reporting, analysis, and policy advocacy.• Convened and/or participated in 1000+ meetings with foreign policy officials and decision makers. Co-organized hundreds of events to promote Crisis Group research, analysis and policies.• Developed custom, targeted products for policy and decision… Show more • Informed and adapted ICG’s research, policy, and advocacy agenda on conflict risk, drivers, and mitigation strategies.• Conducted DC-focused research and incorporated findings into ICG’s global reporting, analysis, and policy advocacy.• Convened and/or participated in 1000+ meetings with foreign policy officials and decision makers. Co-organized hundreds of events to promote Crisis Group research, analysis and policies.• Developed custom, targeted products for policy and decision makers. Drafted language for legislation, official statements, policy reviews and assessments. • Conducted field-based research, analysis, and advocacy in Nepal, Pakistan, Macedonia, Kosovo, Sri Lanka, Turkey. Authored Crisis Group reports, updates, and contributed to dozens more. • Served temporary dual-hatted assignments as Advisor to the President, Director of the Europe & Central Asia Program, Balkans Project Director, and Asia Program policy lead. Directed and managed regional research agendas, shaped and vetted analysis, edited reports for substance, rigor, and accuracy.• Led research and advocacy on myriad country-specific issues, matters related to U.S. foreign policy (resources, conditions, reform), and the evolving. U.S. conflict prevention architecture. Show less

Election Supervisor (March 2003, October 2002, April 2000); Registration Supervisor (Summer1998); Polling Supervisor (September 1999, September 1997); Short Term Observer (March 2018, September 1996)

- Supported implementation of U.S. nuclear nonproliferation policy and programs with national and international partners.- Carried out special projects and confidential assignments, including liaison work with other governmental agencies, Congress, the White House. - Established and served as Staff Director for the NNSA Advisory Committee on technology, policy and operations. Recruited Committee members, including Nobel Prize winner and two future cabinet officials. Facilitated review… Show more - Supported implementation of U.S. nuclear nonproliferation policy and programs with national and international partners.- Carried out special projects and confidential assignments, including liaison work with other governmental agencies, Congress, the White House. - Established and served as Staff Director for the NNSA Advisory Committee on technology, policy and operations. Recruited Committee members, including Nobel Prize winner and two future cabinet officials. Facilitated review of program plans, priorities and mission relevance.- Served as NNSA Acting Diversity Director. Provided guidance on workforce diversity, gender equality and community outreach for headquarters and national security labs.- Awarded NNSA Medal of Excellence for Distinguished Service. Show less

• Promoted Assistant Secretary’s nonproliferation initiatives and programs, focused on Russia/NIS. • Supported the formal establishment of the Baker-Cutler Nonproliferation Task Force and DOE’s first office within U.S. Embassy Moscow.• Managed aspects of on-the-ground program implementation with Russian counterparts during four-month posting to U.S. Embassy, Moscow. • Supported high level meetings and site visits by the Secretary, Undersecretary, Members of Congress, and Task… Show more • Promoted Assistant Secretary’s nonproliferation initiatives and programs, focused on Russia/NIS. • Supported the formal establishment of the Baker-Cutler Nonproliferation Task Force and DOE’s first office within U.S. Embassy Moscow.• Managed aspects of on-the-ground program implementation with Russian counterparts during four-month posting to U.S. Embassy, Moscow. • Supported high level meetings and site visits by the Secretary, Undersecretary, Members of Congress, and Task Force Members. Show less

• Drafted scenarios, case studies, and role-playing exercises for professional capacity building.• Conducted field research and stakeholder interviews in South Ossetia and Georgia. • Authored project assessment for funder.

• Organized law enforcement training programs. Conducted field research on human rights, political and economic developments, and Nagorno-Karabakh. Filed reporting cables. Drafted the embassy’s contribution to annual State Department Human Rights Report.

- Managed day-to-day operations of Carnegie Conflict Prevention Project. Managed the publication of two edited volumes with thirty contributors.- Key planner for OSCE Head of Mission capacity building workshops. - Co-organized and managed facilitated dialogues with Russian and Chechen leaders. - Arranged fact-finding and networking trips with top officials at UN, NATO, OSCE, EU/EC, and foreign ministries. - Served as POC for White House Aviation Commission, Senate… Show more - Managed day-to-day operations of Carnegie Conflict Prevention Project. Managed the publication of two edited volumes with thirty contributors.- Key planner for OSCE Head of Mission capacity building workshops. - Co-organized and managed facilitated dialogues with Russian and Chechen leaders. - Arranged fact-finding and networking trips with top officials at UN, NATO, OSCE, EU/EC, and foreign ministries. - Served as POC for White House Aviation Commission, Senate Commission on Roles and Missions of the U.S. Military, a Council on Foreign Relations Task Force, Board of Directors of Fortune 50 company, and various Harvard University projects.- Served as teaching assistant for Harvard Law School course "International Law & Peacekeeping Operations". - With Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation, supported the design and delivery of bi-annual Executive Education program for mid-career lawyers on negotiation skills. Show less