Key skills and expertise

With 11 years of professional experience, the expert excels in policy analysis, program development, and capacity building, particularly in international development and governance. They have led disaster response strategies and managed a $2.7 million federal acquisitions program. Career highlights include developing SOPs, leading technical site visits, and contributing to the Farm Bill of 2018. The expert has demonstrated strong project management and communication skills, holding leadership positions in both local and international initiatives, and has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international development agencies, focusing on capacity building and technical assistance within the Foreign Agricultural Service. Responsibilities have included analyzing programmatic data for congressional foreign aid reports with a budget of $963 million, enhancing stakeholder understanding of agency programs and policies. This work, conducted in Washington, DC, involved strategic efforts to support foreign aid projects, particularly in agriculture and rural development sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, agriculture and rural development, public sector governance, and organizational development. Previously held roles such as policy and program analyst, international program specialist, and research analyst. Responsibilities included developing strategies for disaster response, analyzing foreign aid programs, and enhancing stakeholder engagement. The geographic scope of work has primarily been based in Washington, DC, with a focus on capacity building and governance within both local and international contexts. The expert has significant experience in the United States, contributing to national and international projects, particularly in agriculture and rural development sectors.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English and French, both of which are UN official languages. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings, including collaboration with multilingual teams and stakeholder engagement in international development projects. The educational background includes a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Binghamton University, College of Community & Public Affairs, obtained in December 2018, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Potsdam, completed in May 2015. Both institutions are located in the United States.