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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Developed and implemented targeted external outreach strategies to elevate the visibility and reputation of a team specializing in donor and/or government funded procurement, logistics, and supply chain programs• Built a network of international donors, US government decision-makers, congressional stakeholders, and partners to advocate for innovative program design and management strategies• Steered industry thought leadership and executed strategic communications to effectively… Show more • Developed and implemented targeted external outreach strategies to elevate the visibility and reputation of a team specializing in donor and/or government funded procurement, logistics, and supply chain programs• Built a network of international donors, US government decision-makers, congressional stakeholders, and partners to advocate for innovative program design and management strategies• Steered industry thought leadership and executed strategic communications to effectively articulate the portfolio's vision and communicate its unique value proposition Show less

Washington, Dc

• Provided guidance to global health teams on navigating humanitarian and political priorities, analyzing congressional budgets, and establishing meaningful relationships within the international development community• Led streamlining and reform proposal development, optimizing USAID's contracting and grant-making practices for private sector engagement

• Led USAID Programs, Budget, and Donor/Congressional Coordination teams to deliver $1.6B in COVID-19 assistance to 80+ countries• Fostered close collaboration with congressional authorization and appropriations committees to ensure alignment of new funding with policy objectives and program goals• Directed collaboration and negotiations with the National Security Council, Office of Management & Budget, and Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, and Health & Human Services to design… Show more • Led USAID Programs, Budget, and Donor/Congressional Coordination teams to deliver $1.6B in COVID-19 assistance to 80+ countries• Fostered close collaboration with congressional authorization and appropriations committees to ensure alignment of new funding with policy objectives and program goals• Directed collaboration and negotiations with the National Security Council, Office of Management & Budget, and Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, and Health & Human Services to design and finalize a framework for global humanitarian vaccine donations• Effectively managed a fast-paced organization responsible for delivering advanced medical equipment and therapies to 43 countries and the NATO stockpile, negotiating customs, licensing, taxation, and sustainment Show less

• Spearheaded USAID's international engagement with United Nations, development agencies and industry to develop common objectives and practices to build a diverse, localized base of implementing partners• Managed the design of a multiyear reform initiative engaging 20+ international development partners and 35 USAID operating units to identify legislative and management opportunities to streamline

• Developed effective legislative and political strategies for procurement and research and development (R&D) across a portfolio of 2,000+ programs, driving revenue generation of $7 billion• Effectively mobilized Executive Branch customers and industry partners to protect 90% of the President's Budget and ~$600M in additional funding• Led creation of non-profit, print and digital media, academic, and supplier coalitions to support and drive multi-year, international policy campaigns

• Managed the formulation of comprehensive multi-national political, economic, and labor strategies as the chief of staff for corporate priorities • Served as a trusted subject matter expert on congressional policy formulation, appropriations, and US government regulatory processes

• Spearheaded the international government relations practice, providing focused support to humanitarian and security organizations operating in challenging conflict zones

Senior manager for governmental, industrial, and academic coalitions to enhance R&D and manufacturing capabilities throughout the region and across naval systems portfolio. Coordinated issue campaigns to educate decision makers to shape federal/state policy with a focus on acquisition reform, prototype/pilot models, authorization & appropriations. Advised and coordinated executives and program managers in developing customer engagement, strategic supply chain, and constituent relations… Show more Senior manager for governmental, industrial, and academic coalitions to enhance R&D and manufacturing capabilities throughout the region and across naval systems portfolio. Coordinated issue campaigns to educate decision makers to shape federal/state policy with a focus on acquisition reform, prototype/pilot models, authorization & appropriations. Advised and coordinated executives and program managers in developing customer engagement, strategic supply chain, and constituent relations strategies. Show less

Planned and executed authorization and appropriations strategies for defense, homeland security and transportation companies, local and state interests, and non-profits. Led advocacy campaigns focused on White House, Executive Branch and Congressional offices and in coordination with industry/citizen stakeholder organizations

The Presidential Management Fellows Program was established by Executive Order to attract to the Federal service individuals (400 annually) completing post - graduate studies. The program is desi gned to “fast track” those who have ability in and commitment to the analysis and management of public policies. Authored operational guidance, flag officer briefs, and editorials on behalf of Navy leadership regarding manpower legislation, policy, operations, and budgets. Supported Assistant… Show more The Presidential Management Fellows Program was established by Executive Order to attract to the Federal service individuals (400 annually) completing post - graduate studies. The program is desi gned to “fast track” those who have ability in and commitment to the analysis and management of public policies. Authored operational guidance, flag officer briefs, and editorials on behalf of Navy leadership regarding manpower legislation, policy, operations, and budgets. Supported Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management & Comptroller in negotiating and reconciling requirements with near-term budgets for congressional appropriation. Show less

Planned and executed authorization and appropriations strategies for defense, homeland security and transportation companies, local and state interests, and non-profits. Led advocacy campaigns focused on White House, Executive Branch and Congressional offices and in coordination with industry/citizen stakeholder organization.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Strategic Management & Public Policy