Key skills and expertise

Bringing three years of experience in rural development, food security, micro-finance, SME, private sector, and agriculture, the expert demonstrates a strong proficiency in data organization and analytics, particularly regarding Russian influence on civic space. Responsibilities have included preparing grant materials, conducting donor research, and managing knowledge systems. Career highlights include analyzing over 450 instances of civic space abuses and sourcing over a hundred candidates for recruitment. The expert possesses strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills, coupled with leadership experience in training and team-building.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with over 20 non-government organizations focused on diversity, inclusion, and minority groups. This role at Broderick Haight Consulting involves preparing materials for grant applications and conducting donor research, focusing on governance and inclusion across various geographic regions. The expert's work in knowledge management and data maintenance has supported broad international development cooperation efforts.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as rural development, food security, micro-finance, SME, private sector, and agriculture, the expert has held roles as a consultant and research assistant. Responsibilities have included grant preparation, donor research, data management, and recruitment. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses analyzing civic space and Russian influence in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Geographic experience spans Egypt, Georgia, Madagascar, Mozambique, and CIS countries, enhancing understanding of regional development and governance issues.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English and Russian, with advanced skills in Russian confirmed by an Advanced-Mid score on the Russian language Oral Proficiency Interview. Language competence has been applied in academic research, data analysis, and in-country work in CIS countries, including Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. Participation in a US Department of State-funded Critical Languages Scholarship program further enhanced proficiency through studies and cultural immersion in Russia. The expert holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Post-Soviet Studies and Russian language and a minor in Economics from the College of William and Mary, USA, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.73. Academic achievements include the Russian and Post-Soviet Studies Excellence Award for Research, with coursework in Russian Media Culture, Cultural History of the Cold War, and Econometrics.