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Lausanne, Vd, Ch

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Bringing together the research community, industry, government, and civil society to drive dialogue and action on digital trust.

Provide substantive editing on World Bank country reports, delivering technical feedback and editorial guidance on structure, content, and quality of reports focused around the themes of global value chains (GVCs), COVID-19, Industry 4.0, regional connectivity, and their implications for the country's inclusive economic growth.

• Drafted handbook on governmental responses to information disorders (ID), including misinformation and disinformation, to inform Pacific Island governments’ strategies for identifying emerging ID threats, enhancing internal evaluation mechanisms, and strengthening external crisis communications capacities.• Coordinated a virtual conference on cyber security governance in the Pacific in partnership with regional NGOs and government bodies, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and… Show more • Drafted handbook on governmental responses to information disorders (ID), including misinformation and disinformation, to inform Pacific Island governments’ strategies for identifying emerging ID threats, enhancing internal evaluation mechanisms, and strengthening external crisis communications capacities.• Coordinated a virtual conference on cyber security governance in the Pacific in partnership with regional NGOs and government bodies, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia (DFAT), New Zealand Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), National Information and Communications Technology Authority of Papua New Guinea (NICTA).• Co-authored a white paper probing the challenges confronting ASEAN policymakers in the face of Industry 4.0 and how they can collaborate with industry and civil society partners to promote prosperity, jobs, and inclusive growth. • Investigated the impact of Industry 4.0 on the future of work in Bangladesh’s ready-made garments sector on behalf of a global clothing retailer.• Serve as economic technical expert to The Asia Foundation’s annual APEC App Challenge hackathon, in partnership with the APEC Secretariat, World Bank, and Google.• Spearheaded the design and development of Shuvayatra, a mobile platform to help Nepali workers seek safe migration and employment.• Advised Indonesia field office on conceptualization of new social media research project.• Coordinated production of public literature on The Asia Foundation's technology initiatives. Show less

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Member of an advisory group of leading gender researchers and practitioners advising the development of a Gender Equity Index for the coffee and cocoa sector, a tool which will evaluate gender equitable practices and outcomes in extension and agricultural services, and prioritize actions to address identified gaps in gender equity. Core tasks include: • Ensure the GEI Framework is sound and appropriate for the context of a wide range of farmer training initiatives; • Flagging potential… Show more Member of an advisory group of leading gender researchers and practitioners advising the development of a Gender Equity Index for the coffee and cocoa sector, a tool which will evaluate gender equitable practices and outcomes in extension and agricultural services, and prioritize actions to address identified gaps in gender equity. Core tasks include: • Ensure the GEI Framework is sound and appropriate for the context of a wide range of farmer training initiatives; • Flagging potential technical weaknesses to ensure a tool that is data-driven, transparent, and guided by empirical evidence;• Provide input for continuous improvement process of the GEI; and • Recommend key aspects of the validation of the GEI for regional application. Show less

Co-authored policy briefs with the APEC Policy Support Unit and The Asia Foundation to highlight the impact of COVID-19 on economies and the future of work in the APEC region. Publications include:• COVID-19, 4IR and the Future of Work• Supporting MSMEs' Digitalization Amid COVID-19• Women, COVID-19 and the Future of Work in APEC

• Trained commercial clients on energy economics fundamentals and the financial analysis tools used to make investment decisions on energy efficiency projects.• Planned and oversaw an all-day training event on energy efficiency and optimization in water and wastewater systems.• Coordinated a suite of vendors, speakers, as well as internal team to ensure on-time delivery of promotional goods, materials, and presentations.

San Francisco, Ca

• Provided strategic direction, thought leadership, and programmatic support on emerging economic development issues, such as regional economic cooperation, small and medium enterprise development, and women’s economic empowerment to TAF’s 18 global offices.• Led scoping missions to identify and prioritize new programming initiatives, e.g., regional economic integration in South and Southeast Asia, SME development in Afghanistan, and green entrepreneurship in China.• Helped manage… Show more • Provided strategic direction, thought leadership, and programmatic support on emerging economic development issues, such as regional economic cooperation, small and medium enterprise development, and women’s economic empowerment to TAF’s 18 global offices.• Led scoping missions to identify and prioritize new programming initiatives, e.g., regional economic integration in South and Southeast Asia, SME development in Afghanistan, and green entrepreneurship in China.• Helped manage proposal development efforts, e.g., a $23 million proposal to promote competitive markets in Philippines (won); a $2.1 million impact evaluation proposal on women-led businesses in the Lower Mekong Delta region (pending); a $2.0 million proposal to expand South Asian regional trade and investment through ICTs (pending).• Integrated technology into TAF programming, through support to dedicated teams like the Digital Media and Technology Programs unit and development of new programmatic tools.• Developed processes to help team monitor and track budget throughout the fiscal year.• Promoted Foundation visibility through external communications. Show less

San Francisco, Ca

• Provided intellectual and programmatic support for the Foundation's economic programs, including as a key resource on emerging economic reform and development issues and the relevant research and literature• Collaborated with Theme Directors, Country Representatives and Deputy Representatives and key staff in identifying issues relevant for Foundation programming• Coordinated activities related to the identification of and response to funding opportunities, including project… Show more • Provided intellectual and programmatic support for the Foundation's economic programs, including as a key resource on emerging economic reform and development issues and the relevant research and literature• Collaborated with Theme Directors, Country Representatives and Deputy Representatives and key staff in identifying issues relevant for Foundation programming• Coordinated activities related to the identification of and response to funding opportunities, including project design• Managed Foundation-wide and regional projects in Economic Development• Undertook extensive/extended travel when necessary to fulfill assignments Show less

Dallas, Tx

• Supported Fortune Global 500 companies to design or document their global tax structures in compliance with IRS and foreign country transfer pricing regulations.• Served as a lead US transfer pricing specialist among a global team of Deloitte advisors on a US$2.5 billion acquisition by a major food company.• Successfully implemented a major cost sharing arrangement for affiliates of a Top 5 global oil and gas company to jointly develop and benefit from intellectual property. •… Show more • Supported Fortune Global 500 companies to design or document their global tax structures in compliance with IRS and foreign country transfer pricing regulations.• Served as a lead US transfer pricing specialist among a global team of Deloitte advisors on a US$2.5 billion acquisition by a major food company.• Successfully implemented a major cost sharing arrangement for affiliates of a Top 5 global oil and gas company to jointly develop and benefit from intellectual property. • Developed financial and economic models for business valuation and benchmarking purposes.• Managed client relationships in close collaboration with international Deloitte teams.• Managed junior consultants to assemble multi-country deliverables. Show less

Taipei, Taiwan

Evaluated the feasibility of a national Taiwan flood insurance program by applying the contingent valuation method to estimate consumers’ willingness to pay for flood insurance premiums.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Produced and analyzed annual census data of fatal occupational injuries using statistical software.• Published and disseminated findings to inform the public and guide policy dialogue on workplace safety.

M.A., Economics

Graduated with Masters of Arts in Economics.

B.S. Biochemistry; B.A. Economics, Asian Languages & Culture

Triple majored in Biochemistry (B.S.), Economics (B.A.) and Asian Languages and Culture (B.A.)

Chinese Language And Cultural Studies

Studied Advanced Mandarin as a Boren National Security Education Program Scholar.