In this role as COO, optimized operations, managed budgets, and supported community engagement efforts, enhancing the coalition’s cultural and economic impact in Indianapolis.-Spearheaded operational and strategic initiatives to promote cultural enrichment and economic growth within the International Marketplace District, driving community-focused impact.-Supported community relations efforts, overseeing team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and budget management to advance organizational goals and solidify the coalition’s presence.-Built partnerships with local businesses, government officials, and community leaders, bolstering engagement and support for immigrant-owned businesses and cultural programs.

As Project Manager at VS4 Consulting, a Michigan-based business consulting firm, supported the mission to empower businesses to drive community impact by helping them streamline and enhance their operations. Collaborated closely with clients, embedding within their organizational structure to address unique challenges and drive sustainable growth.-Standardized Operations: Developed, improved, and documented SOPs for small and medium-sized businesses (annual revenue $100K+) across the Midwest and East Coast, ensuring efficient, repeatable processes.-Financial Alignment: Reviewed and managed clients’ financial budgets, goals, and KPIs, creating alignment with strategic growth objectives.-Payroll and Financial Management: Executed payroll and AR/AP duties, including invoicing, expense reports, reconciliation, and managing discrepancies.-Business Development & Marketing: Crafted strategies to increase customer engagement, including event organization and innovative referral programs for healthcare and tech clients, boosting visibility and customer retention.

Took time away from traditional employment to focus on family as an expat spouse and mother, residing in South Africa and Ghana. During this period:-Founded Momida Ventures/Declutter with Mo, a decluttering and organizing business serving clients in South Africa, Ghana, and the USA. Conducted need assessments and developed customized plans to optimize living and workspaces, creating efficient, clutter-free environments.-Launched Women with a Vision to Excel (Ghana, 2019), supporting women in personal and professional development.-Established African Expats’ Trailing Spouses (South Africa, 2017), a network for support and resources for expatriate spouses.-Planned and executed end-to-end networking events, coordinating with vendors, managing budgets, and leading marketing efforts to bring concepts to life.

In this role, served as a primary resource for pre- and post-award research administration, managing a diverse portfolio of federal and foundation grants supporting global health research in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This position provided shared support for the Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine, enabling critical research in international health.-Budget Management: Oversaw a $5M budget across ten federal grants and foundation contracts, ensuring effective allocation of funds to support international research initiatives.-Grant Preparation & Submission: Provided comprehensive pre-award support by preparing and coordinating budgets, submitting proposals, and serving as the main research support for key grants, including the NIH-funded IeDEA consortium and Global Health grants within Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine.-Post-Award Administration: Administered post-award activities, monitoring fiscal compliance and managing financial transactions. Collaborated with Program Managers to ensure proper account management, verified expenses for allowability, and provided detailed financial reporting to investigators.-Regulatory Compliance & Liaison: Worked closely with Country Coordinators and the IU Office of Research Administration to ensure adherence to NIH and University policies, maintaining regulatory compliance across international projects. Supported investigators by interpreting policies, managing subcontracts, and acting as a resource for administrative and financial queries.

Completed a one-year post-graduate National Youth Service with an assignment in the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth and Student Matters (OSSAPYS), contributing to youth-focused economic initiatives within the Economic Development Desk.-Grant Policy Development: Developed non-profit grant policies to support youth empowerment initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic national objectives and facilitating access to funding for impactful projects.-Advisory Support: Advised non-profit organizations on best practices for grant proposals, increasing their potential to secure federal funding for programs aimed at youth development and economic empowerment.

Provided consulting services to develop a comprehensive database of African companies listed on stock exchanges, along with an initial framework for a financial services sector database. This information served as the foundation for creating a visual and dynamic map of Africa's financial services sector.-Database Development: Created a database of African companies listed on stock exchanges, establishing clear inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure consistent, replicable data aggregation.-Framework & Operational Manual: Developed the foundational framework for an African financial services sector database, outlining detailed parameters for inclusion and exclusion, and documented guidelines in an operational manual for future use.-Data Entry & Structure: Constructed a spreadsheet with all relevant fields, including financial metrics and sector classification, and populated it with initial entries, capturing data on 200 entities in the African financial services sector.

Supported investment activities and relationship management for an emerging markets-focused investment firm, working closely with senior executives on key initiatives.-Market Analysis: Prepared weekly business intelligence reports on emerging market economies, providing insights to inform investment strategy.-Investor Relations: Collaborated with the CEO and COO to manage relationships with fund contributors and potential investors, enhancing communication and trust with key stakeholders.-Due Diligence Coordination: Organized and coordinated due diligence trips for high-profile institutional and major fund investors, ensuring smooth logistical and informational support.-Data Management: Created a comprehensive database of over 600 African companies across various sectors, leveraging both private and public sources to aid in evaluating investment opportunities.

Collaborated as a graduate consultant on a project to develop a toolkit aimed at mitigating the risk of gender-based violence (GBV) in economic livelihood programs within displacement settings.-Field Research: Conducted in-depth field research in Kenya, including semi-structured interviews with humanitarian practitioners in Nairobi and focus group discussions with displaced communities in Kakuma, to gather insights on GBV risks and program needs.-Needs Assessment: Evaluated best practices for integrating protection measures into food security and livelihood programs, identifying key areas for improvement.-Program Development: Synthesized findings into a comprehensive program roadmap and toolkit, titled Preventing Gender-based Violence, Building Livelihoods: Guidance and Tools for Improved Programming, to support humanitarian practitioners in designing safer livelihood programs for refugees.

Contributed to economic policy analysis within the U.N. Economic Commission, supporting initiatives focused on capacity building and regional economic development.-Policy Support: Contributed to economic policy recommendations for the Ten-Year Capacity Building Program, aligning with sustainable development goals.-Collaborative Research: Participated in a cross-functional intern team reviewing key U.N. economic and financial publications, adding to the analysis and insights provided to program stakeholders.