Seasoned and experienced Gender, Women, and social dynamics leader with over 20 years of proven experience in designing and implementing effective policies, strategies, and activities related to women’s rights, and gender justice in the context of conflict and post-conflict and violent extremism. Extensive background in managing capacity-building programs, fostering community empowerment, tackling gender-based violence, and strengthening women and youth organizations. Skilled in leading high-performing teams across 17 African countries.

Demonstrated ability to foster commitment and build capacity among staff and in-country stakeholders (including government and civil society) to gender mainstreaming. Experienced with facilitation, capacity building, and partnership. Trained 1000+ police and military forces of the 5 G5 Sahel during pre-deployment.

Veteran Resource Mobilization and Partnership Expert with experience collaborating with key stakeholders to organize major
fundraising campaigns. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with prospective, corporate, and individual major donors. Led and actively promoted a fundraising culture in the region.