Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in public relations, political analysis, and relationship building, the expert excels in international settings. Responsibilities have included managing significant budgets and leading teams, notably at San Jose State University. Project experience includes organizing international events and cultural programs, achieving quantifiable results such as a 5% increase in attendance at the Human Value Forum. The expert has successfully mediated cross-cultural conflicts and designed educational curricula. Leadership roles include chairing committees and leading multinational volunteer teams at global events like the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across civil society, NGOs, culture, and democratization sectors, previously held roles such as Assistant Director, PR and Marketing Ambassador, and Committee Chair. Responsibilities have included managing budgets, leading international teams, and organizing large-scale events. Interdisciplinary expertise includes cross-cultural mediation and curriculum design. The geographic scope of work includes Egypt, Germany, and South Korea, contributing to regional and international initiatives, enhancing cultural understanding and governance practices. Extensive geographic experience in these countries involved engagement with local governance and cultural dynamics, including roles in educational institutions and international events.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native English speaker and fluent in German, with beginner proficiency in Arabic and Korean. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including work in Egypt, Germany, and South Korea, and in roles that required coordination with multilingual teams and cross-cultural mediation. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Comparative Middle East Politics & Societies from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Arts with majors in International Relations and Religion from the University of Rochester, New York, USA, graduating cum laude with high distinction in religion. The educational background includes study abroad programs at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, and the Institute for the International Education of Students in Freiburg, Germany.