BDT & MSD Partners is a merchant bank with an advisory and investment platform built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors.

Played central role in program’s design and launch and acted as lead strategist for ongoing programimplementation and expansion, notably $1 billion lending facility with IFC to provide capital for women small business owners in developing countries. Oversaw $150 million budget and managed team that identified, developed and managed more than 90 partnerships in 43 countries. Represented firm on external panels and in public meetings. Developed key strategic relationships with non profits, government and the private sector.

Managed all non-profit activities for former Goldman Sachs President and current Chairman of theBrookings Institution Board of Trustees and Professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Workedclosely with the CEOs of the Nelson Mandela charities to set up an American umbrellaorganization to support their work. Provided strategic input and managed all facets of the NelsonMandela Legacy Foundation’s (USA) creation. Researched and advised Mr. Thornton on extensivephilanthropic initiatives in China.

Oversaw grantee relationships. Contributed to strategy formulation and execution. Assisted withMarkle activities and interests on the United Nations Task Force, specifically the WTO initiative tomaximize participation of developing countries and the benefits from e-commerce.

Managed staff of 10 researchers in conducting comprehensive and detailed public history of ArielSharon. Devised rapid responses to Ariel Sharon’s activities and remarks in close collaborationwith Campaign Manager and spokespeople.

Coordinated Senator Lieberman’s daily schedule during the general election. Served aspointperson to senior staff, advance teams, political and communications staff, policy and localadvisers to plan and implement visits and events in cities throughout the country.

Devised strategy, provided oversight and management for $17 million programs encouragingpolitical transition towards democracy in the Balkans. Coordinated with US Government and otherofficials regarding implementation of US foreign assistance priorities. Regular and extended travelto Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Slovenia, and East Timor.

Primary researcher for Office of the First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Speechwriting. Conductedin-depth research and issue analysis. Drafted video scripts for First Lady Hillary Clinton.Advanced the First Lady on international travel and coordinated visit logistics, organized openpress events, and served as primary White House liaison for local hosts and partners.

Worked closely with Clinton/Gore Press Secretary to promote Democratic candidates for federaland state offices. Drafted press releases, organized campaign events, assisted with candidate visits,and coordinated press with Democratic campaigns.