Senior director and communications leader with 20 years’ experience in project implementation, with increasing responsibility and leadership roles. Currently head of quality assurance providing operations, compliance, and budget support for a portfolio of 20+ programs worldwide. Previously specialized in support to Latin America and the Caribbean, on programs with budgets from $4 M to $116 M. Long term overseas assignments include 13 years posted in Peru and Guatemala, supervising 20+ specialists in security, finance, administration, communications, monitoring and evaluation, grants and compliance. From Washington, DC headquarters or overseas, success coordinating and guiding all stages of project implementation, from startup through closeout. Cross-cultural awareness, understanding and insight to effectively manage and develop effective and motivated teams. With a love for a good challenge, embraces change and transitions as opportunities to creatively maximize resources, enhance staff skillsets, and improve processes.