The expert is a seasoned leader in international crisis and conflict management, boasting extensive project experience with both local and international initiatives. They excel in building strategic partnerships and engaging diverse stakeholders, fostering consensus to collaboratively plan and implement impactful projects. The expert has a strong background collaborating with international funding organizations and leading expert teams, particularly in high-pressure situations that are under public scrutiny. Their primary sectors of expertise include peacebuilding, conflict sensitivity, violence prevention, community stabilization, democratic governance, and youth development, among others. As the Managing Director of Exterion LLC since 2014, the expert founded and transformed it into a reputable consulting firm, supporting governments and organizations in achieving strategic objectives in complex environments. They have notably contributed to launching USAID’s Education in Crisis and Conflict Network and authored the RERA Toolkit, impacting policies strategies globally. In the role of Global Chief for Peacebuilding, Recovery and Risk Reduction at UNICEF HQ, the expert managed UNICEF’s new global agendas on peacebuilding and resilience, forging a strong network of partnerships and delivering thought leadership in corporate strategies and programs. Their achievements have significantly advanced initiatives across over 40 countries, including a 35-fold increase in country funding from the UN Peacebuilding Fund. Their technical and professional skills emphasize strategic planning, policy development, inter-agency coordination, donor liaison, and expert team leadership.