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Arlington, Virginia, United States

Developed and implemented comprehensive communication strategies and products for the Conservation International (CI) - Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s $338 million project portfolio, that aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Worked closely with CI's Branding and Communications team and external partners to create compelling communication materials, including internal and external blogs, partner press releases, event stalls, and other promotional content, fostering effective collaboration between CI-GEF and its partners.Successfully redesigned and managed the CI-GEF website, fostering an enhanced online presence. Developed and maintained the CI-GEF LinkedIn page, updating it with relevant content, such as Requests for Proposals, industry news, and project press releases.Led the design and oversight of the CI-GEF Agency knowledge management database, particularly focusing on Integrated Programs. Created and maintained GEF-required knowledge management products to capture, assess, document, and share information, lessons, best practices, and expertise generated during project implementation. Drafted strategic documents in collaboration with the CI-GEF team to position for GEF-8 projects. Produced quarterly executive reports for CI's leadership team, ensuring accurate and timely communication of the division's progress and achievements. Coordinated support for GEF-sponsored events and provided guidance to Executing Agencies to ensure compliance with GEF requirements.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Supported the division’s $250 million project portfolio through project document editing, organizing, and preparing submissions into the donor portal • Assisted in the division hiring process and CI’s HR Business Partner in the recruitment process for new hires. This included coordinating job descriptions, job advertisements, scheduling interviews with candidates, reference check requests, document filing, workstation set up, and any procurement • Provided divisional support to the leadership team of the CI-GEF/GCF Agencies in the form of coordinating team travel, organizing the team retreat, editing monitoring reports, assisting the GEF/GCF Agencies accreditation and compliance efforts, and editing the division’s communications products such as factsheets, PowerPoint presentations, policy papers, templates, project proposals, and other supporting documents• Initiated the design of the CI-GEF/GCF communications and knowledge management strategies and edited communication materials such as content for CI Connect, team creative briefs, project press releases, and strategic documents for GEF-8 positioning

London, England, United Kingdom

Collaborated on and produced extensive and detail-oriented reports for the EU Regulation on Illegal Unreported and Unregulated fishing. Reviewed EU market data, analyzed if any illegal products may be ending up in different EU markets and translated that data into written material concerning their effects on regional biodiversity and fisher livelihoods. Conducted extensive research to learn about environmental policy planning and trends for implementation strategies.

London, United Kingdom

For Volume VII (I) of the SOAS Law Journal, I was part of Editorial Team 4 and was responsible for the Source Pull, which involved pulling and verifying each source corresponding to each footnote. I ensured every claim in the article was fully and accurately supported and became well-practiced in the citing style OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities).

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

During my summer internship, I supported a team of two attorneys during case proceedings by authoring notes and using my communicative skills to produce solutions in post-case briefings. This experience gave me a valuable opportunity to develop a practical understanding of criminal and immigration law and to develop my rapport-building capabilities.

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Communicated effectively with students, artists, patrons, and community members about the gallery’s projects and the mission to redefine the social function of art• Contributed to the online promotion and physical installation of gallery exhibitions

Bangor, Pennsylvania

In the summer of 2018, I had the privilege to be the Social Media Coordinator for the branding and gifting company, Gifts for the Good Life (GGL). As the social media coordinator, I instituted the online presence for the company's premier corporate immersive branding retreat. Collaborating with senior management, I helped construct the CO X GGL campaign around the company’s valves of passionate creativity and collaboration, with carefully curated posts, while sharing content with our followers that displayed company talent and shared industry insight.

London, United Kingdom

During my internship with the media company, Word on the Curb, I developed and filmed content for the teen-centered YouTube channel broadcasting to over 68,000 subscribers. I corresponded with potential clients and partner organizations who were interested in potential sponsorship. With the co-founders, I helped establish a presence on social media with thought-provoking content that resonated with our 30,000 followers. During my time there, I was able to volunteer with the SickleKan charity to make a short documentary highlighting the black community's involvement in blood drives.

Greater Philadelphia Area

While working with PRowl, I helped increase alumni involvement through press releases and the creation of an e-newsletter. My team and I also developed strategic work plans with the Alumni Association to carry out social media initiatives for the Klein College of Media and Communications 50th Anniversary celebration.

Greater Philadelphia Area

As an intern with the Public Relations team, I created media lists, assisted in writing pitches, and publicized market-wide and local campaigns for schools. For upcoming campaigns, I collected competitor research and helped franchisees effectively promote their schools. This experience also helped me hone my writing skills by contributing to the brand’s family-focused blog.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Environmental Law And Sustainable Development

MA Thesis: Voluntary Environmental Initiatives and their Viability for Sustainable Agriculture in Côte d'Ivoire

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies

2019 Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity presenter - "Because I want a Hershey Bar"

Study Away - Arcosanti Spring Break Program

Founded by architect Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti is an 'urban laboratory' that combines architecture and ecology (Arcology) to examine.