•Design studies to determine the effectiveness of government policies and programs.•Review policies, laws, and regulations to determine agency and outside party obligations; investigate compliance.•Utilize statistical software (STATA, SAS) to analyze governmental and non-governmental data.•Interview agency officials, military personnel, and civilian experts to gather evidence.•Write concise, factual reports based on investigative findings for members of Congress and the general public.•Provide oral briefings to Congressional staff on results of investigation.

•Reviewed project proposals to determine accuracy of budget projections and feasibility of implementation schedules•Developed mechanism for systematizing and analyzing expenditures and progress toward anticipated results for projects focused on multidimensional security and human development•Prepared reports for internal control and presentation to OAS councils and external donors•Modified existing technical instruments to gather more accurate, consistent project data

•Promoted effective English communication skills in junior high and high school students•Evaluated progress and adjusted class content to student needs•Prepared a high school mock United Nations group for inter-state competition