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New York, New York, United States

Facilitate relationships with Heads of State, civil society, and other key stakeholders to manage both in-country team support and business development aspirations for the Caribbean portfolio. Oversee continual enhancement of Caribbean implementation and business development strategy, including initial prioritization of countries for engagement. Supervise relationship between in-country teams and broader TBI and external network, ensuring project delivery aligns with objectives and budgetary requirements in Caribbean. Independently conduct comprehensive geopolitical analysis and socio-political risk assessments for the Caribbean region and present detailed reports, briefings, and strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Burkina Faso

Provided management and strategy consulting to West African Health Organization (WAHO) leadership and regional stakeholders including Health Ministers across ECOWAS. Analyzed public health data for technical assessments across 15 ECOWAS Member States. Led design and planning of proof-of-concept projects to implement validated strategy initiatives within WAHO departments. Developed and managed digital health inputs for WAHO’s 2030 strategy. Convened and chaired meetings for TBI’s Digital Health Community of Practice, facilitating collaboration and problem-solving among members. Managed all strategic communications for TBI’s digital health portfolio, including preparing briefs and newsletters for key internal and external stakeholders.

Remote

Spearheaded stakeholder management initiatives in Uganda to devise plastic waste management strategy aimed at alleviating bottlenecks and evaluating impact across every phase of plastic waste supply chain for Kampala. Offered valuable research insights and expertise during crucial public and private stakeholder gatherings to institutionalize informal waste picking sector and enhance resource mobilization capabilities within broader plastic waste value chain.

Remote

Performed data analytics on over 1,000 individual Dow reports to identify credible outlying data to push reports into maintenance development for customer interface team. Engaged with Dow’s customer interface in varying business groups by acquiring testimonials and tailoring customer trainings within Power BI and corresponding internal application. Analyzed Dow’s internal reporting processes resulting in a reference guide of 20 business use case testimonials

Greater New York City Area

Orchestrated and supervised all programming, encompassing 60 service-learning events, in collaboration with partner school. Leveraged financial management skills through detailed reporting of program budget requirements.

Malawi And Ethiopia

Directed English literacy programs for 300 students and provided guidance to 200 students on public health initiatives, covering HIV/AIDS prevention, malaria mitigation, and gender equality/equity. Oversaw US Ambassador’s Self Help Fund, facilitating as the embassy liaison for construction of a new school block.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Information Systems & Global Sustainability

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Major: International Affairs Minor: Arabic Minor: French Minor: Law And Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Functioned as a teaching assistant for a semester for my Arabic language professor Shakir Mustafa.

Arabic Language And Literature And Middle East Conflict

Faculty led program, focused on Jordanian language and culture.

Exchange Student

Represented Rotary International and gained fluency in the French language. Spent a year in a local French high school, in Chambéry, France.