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Collaborated across cross-functional teams, negotiating multi-million-dollar cooperative grants and agreements from USDA for projects in Benin and Togo, while managing OFDA and USAID development and emergency projects in Rwanda, Central African Republic, and Nigeria. As direct liaison with donors, ensured donor compliance, proposal coordination, and secured a new $20M USDA award. With over 30% annual travel commitment, monitored projects, aided in preparation and submission of deliverables and reports, conducted trainings, and coordinated and accompanied donor visits, resulting in the recognition of two SPOT awards for outstanding performance.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Directly collaborated across Dalberg's regional and global offices, leading an office of 25 and providing strategic support to Washington DC's leadership. Logistically planned and led high-level meetings across the globe. Led and presented Operations retreat on 'Managing Up' in Jaipur, India.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Provided support to newly arrived immigrants through the Refugee Resettlement Program.

London, United Kingdom

Gathered insights from participating DEC organizations (Tearfund, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Save the Children, CARE International, British Red Cross, Help-Age International, Oxfam, and Christian Aid) through interviews and desk research. Co-wrote report on Institutional Lesson Learning and co-led a round table dialogue presenting findings to the participating agencies. Project was selected as a finalist in the London School of Economics International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies graduating class.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Coordinated cultural events for international students, promoted diversity appreciation and inclusion among US students, and managed document editing and spreadsheet tasks required for weekly International GRE classes while providing tutoring support

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Supported 24 Iraqi University students in the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP), overseeing cultural activities, social events, and community service. Trained as a dialogue facilitator, conducted weekly conflict resolution groups, and facilitated reflection and reverse culture shock sessions in New York City for IYLEP students across the country.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Engaged in English language practice sessions and actively assisted in acclimating international students to both US and university culture

Rome, Italy

As part of the Emergency Preparedness team, held diverse responsibilities including co-conducting desk research, interviews, and contributing to the production, publication, and distribution of the internal Haiti Lessons Learned report. Led the creation of the Operations Department and Emergency Preparedness library, while fulfilling a key role as the Southern African correspondent, producing Early Warning Reports, presenting daily summaries to the Early Warning team, and producing quarterly IASC reports. Maintained the internal early warning website and project files. Managed the logistics of daily Haiti tele-conferences and spearheaded fundraising initiatives, directly raising over $10,000 for Haiti's local staff.

Silver Springs, Maryland

Led content creation for Student Peace Action website, producing articles, e-blasts, and blogs on counter-recruitment. Trained and lobbied as organization representative on Capitol Hill and participated in the National Network Opposing Military Recruiting conference. Authored materials for a counter-recruitment toolkit distributed to high schools nationwide.

Paris, France

Supervised staff at the Embassy's commissary, overseeing operations in the gift shop and convenience store. In charge of training new team members in customer relations and cash register procedures. Handled department orders, ensured timely product deliveries, and maintained stringent quality standards for merchandise and food items while also managing inventory and audit control.

Paris, France

Attained a United States Secret Security Clearance and provided surge support to secretarial offices within the embassy. Adeptly adjusted to new filing systems, ensuring seamless workflow.

Master Of Science (Ms), International Development And Humanitarian Emergencies

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), International Studies With A Concentration In Social Justice And A Minor In African Studies, 3.89 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude; Dean’s List; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Golden Key International Honour Society; Who’s Who.

High School

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), International Studies

Activities and Societies: Dean’s List; Presidential Scholarship Degree-seeking. Related Coursework: International Organizations: Vienna.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), African Studies

Study abroad. Travel: Burkina Faso, Mali (Timbuktu), Saharan Desert Related Coursework: Islamic Ethics, International Organizations.