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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Bratislava, Slovakia

Implemented U.S. political and economic policy in Slovakia. Analyzed and advised senior U.S. policymakers on Slovak political, economic, and security issues, such as elections and government formation, bilateral cooperation on Ukraine, and European energy security. Promoted U.S. nuclear fuel deliveries and baseload and small modular reactor technologies to lay the groundwork for multibillion dollar U.S commercial contracts to increase Slovak electricity generation and reduce emissions.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Managed all U.S. policy regarding Poland, including coordinating the U.S. response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and securing Polish agreement to $20+ billion U.S. nuclear power contracts. Led the team that coordinated U.S. policies regarding Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia. Coordinated policy with the White House and other U.S. government agencies and advocated for U.S. strategic interests and private sector firms regarding nuclear, renewable, and natural gas energy projects, media and broadcasting issues, intellectual property rights and information technology trade, and other U.S. trade and investment projects in Poland.

New York City And Washington, Dc

Drafted and negotiated consensus on a resolution to require accessibility for persons with disabilities throughout the UN system and other resolutions to advance U.S. priorities on UN budget and management issues in the UN General Assembly. Achieved U.S. goals to restrain budgets and improve efficiency in the UN, World Health Organization, International Atomic Energy Agency, and other international organizations.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Promoted U.S. firms, exports, and economic interests in trade, investment, energy, IPR, and macroeconomic issues, including organizing the first U.S. Commerce Department trade mission to Uzbekistan that resulted in contracts and trading relationships between U.S. and Uzbek firms.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Represented the United States on International Energy Agency and International Energy Forum committees. Provided expert analysis on global oil, natural gas, and renewable energy markets, as well as on OPEC, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and European energy security. Organized training seminars on U.S., Middle East, and African energy issues.

Berlin, Germany

Promoted U.S. exports and investments in the conventional and renewable energy, aviation, rail, electromobility, chemical, and manufacturing industries. Analyzed German policies regarding its energy transition, infrastructure, and efficiency, unconventional gas extraction, and implementation of EU energy, environmental, and trade regulations.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Managed and advised senior U.S. officials on all aspects of U.S. policy regarding Germany, including political affairs, arms control, NATO and EU relations, economic, energy, and environmental issues, commercial advocacy, and cross-cutting global issues.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Advocated for energy production and infrastructure projects in Europe and Central Asia, particularly pipeline projects to bring oil and gas from the Caspian region to EU markets. Advanced U.S. strategic interests in European energy security by promoting EU single energy market reforms and a diversity of energy sources, types, and delivery infrastructure throughout Europe and Eurasia, particularly regarding Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine.

Master's degree in economics equivalent professional course focused on the analysis of market forces, global economic systems, trade policies, and banking and finance. Trained in strategies to advocate for U.S. economic policies and private sector firms, foster bilateral trade relationships, and engage with international financial institutions. Completed 3-month corporate practicum in BP's Washington government affairs office.

Chișinău, Moldova

Advocated U.S. policy in all economic areas while promoting U.S. business and investment interests, particularly regarding energy, trade, agriculture, IMF, and EU and Russian relations. Helped found AmCham Moldova.

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

Adjudicated non-immigrant visas and provided consular services to U.S. citizens.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assignments included the White House, (National Security Council, White House Situation Room Senior Duty Officer), U.S. Embassy Moscow, U.S. Embassy Bucharest, State Department Bureau of Intelligence and Research, and Fort Meade.

Bachelor Of Science In Foreign Service, Russian Studies/International Politics

Activities and Societies: International Relations Club, Band

Master Of Arts - Ma, Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies