• Designed and developed program documents related to Women, Peace, and Security and inclusive Governance.• Supported the Papua New Guinea Country Office with the implementation of UN Women’s inclusive governance portfolio, with a focus on Women, Peace and Security.• Supported the building of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.• Contributed to advocacy, knowledge building, and communication efforts.

• Led the development and implementation of USAID’s strategic communications and media strategy in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. • Collected, designed, researched, developed, and disseminated outreach materials and campaigns that advance USAID goals with international and local audiences and the media.• Developed briefings, talking points, speeches, and public statements for leadership engagements with civil society, local and partner governments, UN institutions, and the private sector.• Served as the point of contact for all press relations, both international and local media.

• Provided support to regional programs, including Preventing Violent Extremism, Preventing Human Trafficking, and Enhancing Women's Access to Justice• Programming - ensured timely completion of programming milestones and reported on results• Technical - provided technical support to country offices on governance, peace, and security; conducted research and edited publications; drafted talking points, briefs, and memos; represented UN Women at conferences and meetings• Resource mobilization - conducted research; drafted project proposals and concept notes; conducted scoping missions and field research to explore new programmatic areas• Policy - provided support and technical input to government policies on women, peace and security and preventing violent extremism

• Awarded the Freeman Fellowship for a six month period• Prepared project proposals, communications documents, and research reports on preventing violent extremism• Conducted research and analyses of relevant peace and security issues in the region• Supported monitoring and evaluation of the program• Assisted with event planning and staffing

• Supported implementation of a program for educational and research exchange between The George Washington University (United States) and Lahore College for Women University (Pakistan)• Assisted Pakistani faculty and students in social and academic exchange activities • Reported quarterly to grantor (US Department of State), submitted expense reports, developed website content, planned events and conferences, and booked international travel

• Conducted research, editing, and literature reviews for Professor Aisling Swaine on topics including gender-based violence; women, peace and security; and humanitarian assistance • Performed text-based analysis and indexing of United Nations Security Council Resolutions and National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security (NAP WPS)• Projects included journal articles on United Nations Security Council Resolutions; women, peace, and security; CEDAW; and a textbook on international gender equality policies

• Collaboratively created a 20-page policy document with gender-sensitive recommendations on improving the prison conditions of current and former combatants, which was delivered to the Colombian Government by the Organization of American States• Conducted literature review and analysis of Colombian national laws, international laws, and related social sciences literature on prison conditions, combatant and prisoner reintegration, and prisoners• Interviewed FARC, ELN, and AUC current and former combatants in the Colombian prison system about their living conditions• Analyzed interviews and observations with a gender perspective

• Worked intensively with refugees from Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Cuba, Burundi, Burma, DRC, Ethiopia, and Somalia in their first 6-8 months in the US to achieve self-sufficiency• Ensured completion of Reception and Placement core services, including but not limited to securing affordable housing, accessing social services, and finding employment• Maintained relationships with area stakeholders, including government agencies, employers, and physicians• Maintained client case files and documentation• Reported biannually to regional and national grantors • Supervised interns

• Coordinated initial health screenings, medical appointments, and necessary follow-up• Maintained partnerships with doctors, medical facilities, and insurance companies• Educated Iraqi, Iranian, Afghan, Burundian, Burmese, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Somali, Congolese, Colombian, and Cuban refugees about the healthcare system in the United States• Provided educational orientations on nutrition• Performed mental health assessments and referrals to partner agencies• Maintained client case files and documentation• Aided clients in accessing social services• Coordinated with Reception and Placement case managers to ensure completion of core services• Provided social media outreach• Reported biannually to regional and national grantors• Supervised health interns

• Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) classes focusing on life-skills lessons to Iraqi, Iranian, Burundian, Burmese, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Colombian, and Cuban refugees• Administered English Proficiency Assessments to all new clients and provided referrals to appropriate community ESL classes• Advised clients on furthering education• Coordinated with community English language learning facilities• Recruited and trained volunteers • Maintained a volunteer-based ESL tutoring program • Maintained regular contact with community partners in advocacy for organization and clients