An international development professional and communications entrepreneur with a comprehensive understanding of international institutions, governments, NGOs, and other entities. Ability to build rapport with a broad range of individuals from community members to high-level executives. Experience working on different types of campaigns including policy, advocacy and resource mobilization, as well as designing program plans and frameworks at the local, state, federal, and international level. Field expertise: vulnerable populations, gender and youth, human rights, humanitarian crises, natural disasters and emergencies, migration, peace building and conflict resolution, violence prevention and intervention, community engagement and empowerment, crisis intervention, social and criminal justice. Zeal for working through capacity building in vulnerable and marginalized communities. A traveling humanitarian who believes that education, understanding, tolerance, empowerment, and balance are necessary for sustainable peace and co-existence.