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Greater Seattle Area

• Manage intergovernmental agreements throughout the planning, negotiation, review, approval, execution, and transition into implementation processes.• Provides feedback from key agreement stakeholders and assists in the development of Procurement & Contracts Division programs, policies, and practices.

Amman Governorate, Jordan

• Directed the day-to-day implementation of a $30 million portfolio in Northeast Syria for this multi-donor Trust Fund, including integrated community-based development activities ranging from agricultural, health, WASH, and economic development.• Provided overall direction to achieve program objectives according to approved budgets, donor timelines and monitoring and evaluation requirements. • Managed and mentored field teams across multiple locations to design and deliver early recovery assistance. Manage a range of contracts with private and public entities to deliver technical components, civil works, and logistical services to support implementation. • Managed start-up of stabilization program for the Fund and established an operating presence, implementation modality, supply chain, and local partners in Jordan, Iraq and Syria. • Represented the Fund’s strategic goals to partners, government entities, and UN agencies to identify pipeline activities and synergies across stakeholders.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Chenega Applied Services, for USAID Middle East BureauContributed to strategic planning, best practices, and development assistance implementation focused on addressing regional crisis through effective application of political, social, and operational impact analysis. Select Accomplishments:• Strengthen relationships between U.S. Government and Military teams to inform overall USG assistance efforts in Syria; collaborate with likeminded international donors and Syrian organizations.• Provide management, administration, and oversight of program progress – ensuring compliance with USAID policies, procedures, and regulations.

Amman, Jordan

Southern Syria Assistance PlatformManaged USAID Middle East Bureau's largest Syria program to restore water, power, and health services to communities, including enhancing capacity of local administrative units through targeted technical training. Oversaw operations of 25-member contract team.Select Accomplishments:• Acted as Contracting Officer Representative for present day $49M Syria Essential Services (SES) program and managed cash and material assistance grants for critical service delivery needs inside Syria to increase community resiliency. • Achieved comprehensive assistance package by working closely with USAID Jordan, Embassy Amman, military teams, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society organizations, and international donors.• Functioned as key member of Project Design Team charged with $25M-$50M donor program designed to expand efforts to livelihood and economic development support.

Ankara, Turkey

Syria Transition Assistance ResponseLaunched USAID Middle East Bureau Syria assistance activities, forging robust network of local partners to support cross-border implementation and delivery. Oversaw operations of 18-member contract team. Select Accomplishments:• Enhanced economic and food security in Northern Syria through strategic management of $2.9M pilot project and grants committed to restoration of critical water infrastructure. Efforts included implementation of alternative technologies such as solar powered pumps.• Played an instrumental role in successful drafting of communication strategies, funds mobilization plans, and big picture decision-making by Senior USAID leadership.• Authored comprehensive documentation and briefing papers utilized in reports to US Congress, government agencies, and other senior stakeholders.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Office of Economic Growth and InfrastructureActed as Alternative Contracting Officer Representative for $97M Engineering Quality Assessment and Logistical Support Contract, including performance monitoring, planning, cost controls, coordination of 30+ team members, and regulatory compliance. Select Accomplishments:• Coordinated USG inter-agency strategy development, program review, and overall collaboration with partners such as Afghanistan Ministries, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Embassy Kabul, and Asian Development Bank.• Drove cross-functional teams, multi-agency reps, and SMEs in the areas of energy, water supply, roads, and education in producing high-impact, safe, and cohesive strategies.• Deputized as Acting Director of Program Management, leading team of 12 U.S. as well as Foreign Service Nationals specializing in engineering, communications, and outreach.• Elevated quality and impact of community assistance through effective partnerships with Afghan District and Provincial Government leaders – facilitating research, resources allocation, projects prioritization, and new programs implementation focused on sustainability.

Master Of Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts