Transaction advisor in the power and infrastructure sector to unlock capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in emerging markets. Provided climate-resilient infrastructure project development support in Fiji and Tuvalu

Research Associate for the Future of Hydrogen Project at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

Partnered with multinational corporates and emerging market governments to address complex strategic challenges surrounding the transition to low-carbon energy.

As a Participant Recruiter for American Councils I tested and interviewed high school students in Ukraine, Armenia, and Latvia for the U.S. State Department's FLEX program, which brings students from Eurasia to the United States for one year of study. Involving extensive travel, testing, and interviews within the region, this job was conducted primarily in Russian

• Selected as the only undergraduate student in an intensive eight-week graduate symposium on Russian economics, politics, history, and culture, taught in both Russian and English.• Invited back in 2019 to present on my ongoing work regarding Russia and the CIS region

• Advised the Ministry of Energy of Georgia and Georgian National Energy & Water Regulatory Commission on energy sector reform and cross-border electricity trading issues as they transition to a competitive electricity market• Developed Deloitte’s pilot Market-Centered Energy Planning (M-CEP) concept, drawing on international best practices to assist developing economies account for customer participation in electricity markets• Presented the pilot M-CEP concept to the Ministry of Energy of Georgia and other public and private stakeholders• Hosted capacity building events for media representatives, government officials, and other energy sector stakeholdersThe G4G project is a five-year USAID-funded advisory/consultancy body designed to enhance governance in select business enabling areas: tax and customs administration, trade facilitation, land registration, electricity trading policy, and water resource management.

• Managed the embassy's energy portfolio, meeting with key stakeholders in the regional energy sector and focusing especially on renewable resource development, energy security, and foreign direct investments, particularly with regard to hydropower• First intern to be staffed on an assignment outside of the embassy, accompanied only by a translator and an embassy driver. Traveled to Georgia’s mountainous region of Adjara to extend community outreach and education programs and to develop efforts to counter radicalization and violent extremism • Authored cables of analysis and formulated policy recommendations for decision-makers in Washington• Contributed to the 2016 annual Investment Climate Statement for Georgia, evaluating Georgia's business environment and analyzing the impact of political developments and new policies on foreign investment

Political Science course "Transitional Justice"