Key skills and expertise

Bringing 27 years of experience, the expert has a strong foundation in program monitoring and evaluation, community assessment, and project design and management. Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, the expert has extensive experience in developing data collection instruments and training modules. Career highlights include leading international and local initiatives in family planning, reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS programs, providing strategic planning and stakeholder coordination. Notable achievements include developing comprehensive M&E plans and facilitating training programs, showcasing leadership and impactful contributions to health and development sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, CDC, and the Global Fund in various capacities, including project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations. Worked on national and regional projects across diverse geographic locations, including Mexico, Honduras, Zimbabwe, the Caribbean, and Romania, focusing on developing monitoring and evaluation plans, conducting qualitative research, and building capacity within health programs. The thematic areas of involvement include health, particularly in HIV/AIDS prevention, family planning, and reproductive health.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, health, and organizational development, the expert has focused on program monitoring and evaluation, training, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included roles such as consultant, project manager, and program coordinator across regional and country-specific projects in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in the integration of health education and community assessment within diverse cultural contexts, contributing to the strategic planning and implementation of health initiatives and training programs. Geographic experience spans Mexico, Honduras, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Kenya, Indonesia, and several Caribbean nations, with long-term assignments and recurring involvement in countries like Honduras and Mexico.

Languages and education

With a background in public health and psychology, the expert holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in International Health from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Fordham University in the Bronx, New York, USA. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a Foreign Service Institute (FSI) score of 2.5+, the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including extensive international travel and collaboration across Central and South America, Indonesia, and Africa. The expert has effectively communicated in multilingual teams and conducted translation tasks, enhancing cross-cultural interactions and project implementations.