Key skills and expertise

Bringing over two years of experience in the charity sector and five years in voluntary roles, the expert is well-versed in corporate fundraising, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and project leadership. Career highlights include leading national partnerships and developing community programs, such as a notable event at the House of Lords. Additionally, the expert has supported refugee programs and implemented health education projects internationally. Responsibilities have included coordinating welfare for international students and managing a team across the UK, achieving significant fundraising success and fostering inclusive community initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in scientific research, the expert has successfully secured funding from the Wellcome Trust, advancing their skill base through an internship at the University of Liverpool. This collaboration involved planning and executing an independent investigation in an academic laboratory setting, contributing to a PhD project. The thematic focus was on health, particularly in pharmacology and scientific research, conducted in Liverpool, UK.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving community development, health, fundraising, project management, and humanitarian relief. Responsibilities have included roles as a corporate partnerships executive and events officer, with a focus on fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and program development. The expert has led initiatives in the UK and contributed to international health education projects in Zambia, as well as refugee support in the UK. This work showcases interdisciplinary expertise, combining project management with health and community engagement, underpinned by a strong understanding of both local and international development contexts. Geographic experience includes significant work in the UK, Zambia, and India, deepening familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in health and community development sectors.

Languages and education

With native proficiency in English, the expert communicates effectively in professional and community settings. Conversational abilities in French have been utilized in diverse environments, including multilingual teams and international initiatives, supporting engagement in development and community projects. Educationally, the expert holds an MRes in Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine, specializing in Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology, from the University of Liverpool, UK, achieved with distinction. Additionally, a BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology from the same institution was completed with first-class honors. The academic background is characterized by extensive knowledge in scientific writing, research, and laboratory skills.