In this position, I'm leading the development and implementation of IRC's Technology for Programs (T4P) strategy. This strategy leverages technology to improve program delivery, client outcomes, and efficiency. It's focused on identifying and prioritizing technology needs based on program priorities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.

I led the development of IRC's Tech for Programs strategy by leading a comprehensive internal and external consultation process, gathering insights from over 70 individuals. To inform the strategy, I conducted a thorough landscape analysis of technology use by relevant peer organizations. Additionally, I reviewed and documented existing technology initiatives within IRC programs, and assessed programmatic units' readiness for technology adoption. Finally, I developed a portfolio of potential… Show more I led the development of IRC's Tech for Programs strategy by leading a comprehensive internal and external consultation process, gathering insights from over 70 individuals. To inform the strategy, I conducted a thorough landscape analysis of technology use by relevant peer organizations. Additionally, I reviewed and documented existing technology initiatives within IRC programs, and assessed programmatic units' readiness for technology adoption. Finally, I developed a portfolio of potential technology solutions and proposed a viable governance structure to drive successful implementation. Show less

I led the strategic decision making on design and implementation of digital programs or programs with a technology component that advance the work of International Rescue Committee’s violence prevention and response unit. This includes program design, project management, project digitization, safe and ethical data management, inter-agency coordination, cross-sectoral partnership building, system and process design, resource development, training facilitation, system implementation, and linking… Show more I led the strategic decision making on design and implementation of digital programs or programs with a technology component that advance the work of International Rescue Committee’s violence prevention and response unit. This includes program design, project management, project digitization, safe and ethical data management, inter-agency coordination, cross-sectoral partnership building, system and process design, resource development, training facilitation, system implementation, and linking measurement evidence with programmatic decision making. Show less

In this position, I lead information management strategy development and implementation for the WPE, CP and PRoL teams, supporting programs to utilize the Primero (GBVIMS+, CPIMS+) and other data system and to engage in inter-agency implementation, information sharing protocol development and data analysis for program improvement. My position includes knowledge management, technology integration, and external representation. In addition to information management, I support technology for… Show more In this position, I lead information management strategy development and implementation for the WPE, CP and PRoL teams, supporting programs to utilize the Primero (GBVIMS+, CPIMS+) and other data system and to engage in inter-agency implementation, information sharing protocol development and data analysis for program improvement. My position includes knowledge management, technology integration, and external representation. In addition to information management, I support technology for programs. This includes the recently developed Remote Offered Skill Building App (Rosa) to build GBV Case Management Capacity for staff. I also produce two podcasts: for the GBVIMS and for Women's Protection and Empowerment. Show less

In this position, I lead the strategy for innovative and support information management to advance the GBV field. This includes contributing to system design, managing user approaches and producing content for learning, facilitating trainings and system implementation, and linking data analysis with programming.• Develop policies and guidance notes for system implementation, data security, records management, safe use of technology in programming and methods for data management in… Show more In this position, I lead the strategy for innovative and support information management to advance the GBV field. This includes contributing to system design, managing user approaches and producing content for learning, facilitating trainings and system implementation, and linking data analysis with programming.• Develop policies and guidance notes for system implementation, data security, records management, safe use of technology in programming and methods for data management in mobile settings.• Facilitate all aspects of planning and implementing the Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) and Protection-Related Information Management System (Primero) in 16 countries.• Initiated the use of innovative learning platforms such as podcasts and video shorts, producing, editing and posting episodes that has resulted in nearly 1,300 episode plays in less than a year.• Lead GBV data analysis efforts by importing, transforming, validating GBV data at the global level, and guiding similar processes at the country program level.• Negotiate inter-agency information sharing challenges and lead the advocacy strategy to develop protocols and procedures in the best interest of survivors, resulting in 18 inter-agency protocols.• Generate learning from system implementations to create and disseminate information management practices and standards, including collaborative work with United Nations agencies.• Guide the development of new data systems to respond to standards of efficiency and requirements of users by contributing user stories, testing software and advocating for feature developments.• Partner with child protection and protection colleagues to integrate systems, information output and consolidated guidance to strengthen programming and streamline the flow of information.• Design and implement new technologies to aid in mobile service delivery such as telephone hotlines and mobile applications for case management remote supervision. Show less

In this consultancy, I wrote gender integration policy documents and reports, and created animated videos and other communications products for the South Asia Gender team.

In this consultancy, I conducted comprehensive assessment of existing programmatic tools, information management systems, and digital technologies utilized in Zimbabwe’s humanitarian response. I also developed concrete recommendations for practical and policy approaches to data management and harmonization of data collection tools to advance toward a national information management framework for gender-based violence (GBV) response. These recommendations are now being implemented by the… Show more In this consultancy, I conducted comprehensive assessment of existing programmatic tools, information management systems, and digital technologies utilized in Zimbabwe’s humanitarian response. I also developed concrete recommendations for practical and policy approaches to data management and harmonization of data collection tools to advance toward a national information management framework for gender-based violence (GBV) response. These recommendations are now being implemented by the Government of Zimbabwe. Show less

In this consultancy, I worked with multiple UN agencies and government ministries to assess and evaluate the humanitarian data management landscape in Papua New Guinea. This included assessing the quality of data and information systems, determining software technical requirements, and making recommendations toward standardizing and institutionalizing a national data system. The assessment report was utilized as the primary advocacy point for creating a national data framework for the… Show more In this consultancy, I worked with multiple UN agencies and government ministries to assess and evaluate the humanitarian data management landscape in Papua New Guinea. This included assessing the quality of data and information systems, determining software technical requirements, and making recommendations toward standardizing and institutionalizing a national data system. The assessment report was utilized as the primary advocacy point for creating a national data framework for the management of data on violence against women. Show less

• Advised national staff in 11 countries on safety and ethics in GBV data collection and sharing, the implementation process and data interpretations.• Facilitated nine on-site GBVIMS trainings in Africa and the Middle East for INGOs and UN Agencies. • Provide timely and high quality technical support, including remote support and on-site troubleshooting.• Lead the development of an e-learning tool to encourage national staff to utilize data analysis. • Produced GBV statistics… Show more • Advised national staff in 11 countries on safety and ethics in GBV data collection and sharing, the implementation process and data interpretations.• Facilitated nine on-site GBVIMS trainings in Africa and the Middle East for INGOs and UN Agencies. • Provide timely and high quality technical support, including remote support and on-site troubleshooting.• Lead the development of an e-learning tool to encourage national staff to utilize data analysis. • Produced GBV statistics and contextualized analysis for reports, presentations and advocacy, including contributions to Let me not Die Before my Time: Domestic Violence in West Africa. • Managed all aspects and regularly developed content for the project website and listserve of 1500+ users. • Publicized and promoted the GBVIMS by writing blogs and articles for external publications. • Drove the completion of work plans and monitored compliance with grant objectives and indicators for US Government UNFPA and UNHCR grants.• Managed the budget and approved spending for over $600,000 in UNFPA, UNHCR and US Government grants, tracking expenses and monitoring compliance. Show less

• Provided programmatic technical guidance for 12 grantee organizations on two US Government Grants • Developed user stories and conducted beta testing on the development of the immigrant and refugee information system to meet acceptability criteria• Managed three $150,000 capacity building grants from project initiation to reporting on outcomes• Performed evaluations of grantee organizations through monitoring visits that included staff and board interviews, case file review and… Show more • Provided programmatic technical guidance for 12 grantee organizations on two US Government Grants • Developed user stories and conducted beta testing on the development of the immigrant and refugee information system to meet acceptability criteria• Managed three $150,000 capacity building grants from project initiation to reporting on outcomes• Performed evaluations of grantee organizations through monitoring visits that included staff and board interviews, case file review and refugee home visits• Initiated and implemented a web-based training system for affiliate office skill building Show less

• Guided the journal’s publication by soliciting scholarly work from academics and practitioners • Organized three panel discussions with experts and practitioners in international relations and foreign policy• Supervised the work of eight editors and two website managers, publishing five issues of the journal • Advisory Board Member of Perspectives on Global Issues Journal, 2009-2012

(Evacuated March 2006)• Taught spoken English classes to Burmese refugee students ages 4-8 and 13-16 • Taught ESL to 90 seventh and eighth grade students; designed a set of audio-visual didactic resources to help students develop their language skills.• Mentored three other teachers and provided feedback on curriculum adaptations• Instructed a life skills class for college and mosque students, including a peer mentoring component• Acquired advanced spoken Bengali proficiency… Show more (Evacuated March 2006)• Taught spoken English classes to Burmese refugee students ages 4-8 and 13-16 • Taught ESL to 90 seventh and eighth grade students; designed a set of audio-visual didactic resources to help students develop their language skills.• Mentored three other teachers and provided feedback on curriculum adaptations• Instructed a life skills class for college and mosque students, including a peer mentoring component• Acquired advanced spoken Bengali proficiency and participated in Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist cultural functions Show less