I'm a seasoned attorney driven by my passion to improve lives and inspired by my mother's dedication to the law. My journey led me to the United States, where I've become deeply committed to making a positive impact on society. I am committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and collaboration, as transformative and innovative values I've witnessed firsthand. I've honed my legal expertise in research administration, where I've optimized systems, developed prioritization criteria, and enhanced efficiency in research contracting teams. I value training and development, having led presentations and training programs locally and nationally. Highlights of my career include: • Multifaceted Expertise: As a Senior Contracts Officer and Manager at multiple U.S. top tier universities with a substantial portfolio of sponsored program agreements, I demonstrated my ability to handle high volumes of complex contracts and related matters while creating efficient contract management infrastructure. My pro bono work in Cambodia, contributing to a conviction of crimes against humanity, highlights my dedication to justice and human rights. My experience immigrating in the U.S. and building a successful career exemplifies my ability to navigate the unknown and create a successful enterprise and a strong diverse and innovative network.• Strategic Leadership: ensured ethical research conduct and compliance for high-profile faculty researchers and enhanced the faculty experience with compliance training and resources. • Effective Collaboration: demonstrated expertise in negotiation and collaboration with industry and federal partners, and streamlined engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, effectively stimulating growth of the university's sponsored research portfolio. • Legal Acumen: demonstrated excellent grasp of privacy laws, intellectual property, cybersecurity and foreign influence matters in addressing complex legal issues, drafting and negotiating research agreements, and ensuring compliance with a complex legal and policy framework. • Contract Management: excelled in people and contract management and contract lifecycle management for all divisions of the university, having enhanced contract processing flow and served as a Subject Matter Expert and co-lead for teams of contract officers.With a strong legal foundation and a passion for making a positive social impact, I'm dedicated to championing diversity, inclusiveness, and collaboration and to fostering an environment where all can thrive.I welcome connections with like-minded professionals.