Ms. Hedlund is a program management specialist with over ten years’ experience in team leadership and supervisory roles that span the entire program lifecycle, from start-up through implementation to close-out and audit. She has led project implementation and provided direct technical support to field offices in diverse and challenging environments, such as Nigeria and Ukraine. Having worked across multiple development sectors including democracy and governance, human rights, global health and agriculture, Ms. Hedlund has a proven ability to work with and lead highly skilled, multi-cultural teams. Her background in financial management and compliance, as well as extensive experience in project design and business development enrich her capacity to successfully navigate all kinds of program management challenges. With direct experience in over 15 countries, Ms. Hedlund brings a wealth of knowledge and best practices to complement and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of programs worldwide.