Key skills and expertise

With 5 years of experience, the expert possesses strong skills in project management, legislative analysis, policy research, and stakeholder engagement. They have led international and local initiatives, including managing a consultancy project on climate change and conflict risks in the Indo-Pacific. Notable accomplishments include authoring over 50 strategic documents for the United Nations and facilitating a $1.5 million AI economic microsimulation project. Leadership roles include managing teams, overseeing legislative strategies, and serving as a Trustee for Oregon State University, where they ensured fiscal integrity and strategic alignment.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert collaborated with the Gates Foundation on a high-impact research project involving AI economic microsimulation and analysis for poverty alleviation strategies. This work was conducted at Columbia University's Center for Poverty & Social Policy and supported the Robin Hood Foundation's Poverty Tracker. The project was national in scope, focusing on social policy and poverty alleviation in the United States.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including education, humanitarian aid, emergency management, public administration, and conflict resolution. They have held roles such as consultancy project manager, emergency management fellow, and legislative aide. Responsibilities have included project management, policy development, and strategic analysis. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans international conflict resolution and technology integration in humanitarian policy. The expert's work is primarily U.S.-focused, with significant involvement in regional and national projects.

The expert has extensive experience working in the United States, engaging with local governance and regional development issues through roles in organizations like the New York City Fire Department, the United Nations, and the Oregon Senate. Their work has involved strategic policy development, legislative analysis, and emergency management, providing them with a deep understanding of U.S. governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, utilizing this language extensively in professional settings within the United States. Their work involves engaging with multilingual teams and drafting strategic documents and reports for international organizations, including the United Nations.

The expert is pursuing a Master of Public Administration at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs in the United States, with concentrations in International Security Policy and Humanitarian Policy, and a specialization in International Conflict Resolution and Technology, Media, and Communication, expected in May 2025. Additionally, the expert holds four Honors Baccalaureate Degrees of Science from Oregon State University, USA, in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Speech Communication, and Sustainability Sciences.