Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned legal executive with proficiency in regulatory compliance, international law, ethics, and corporate governance. They have led global legal operations at a U.S. agency, directing teams of over 130 attorneys and managing a $42 billion budget. Career highlights include structuring international agreements and mitigating legal risks across continents. As the USAID Office Director, they mobilized $1.3 billion in foreign assistance and developed a $250 million trade and finance portfolio. Responsibilities have included roles such as Deputy General Counsel and Resident Legal Officer, overseeing compliance and legal disputes.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with major donors such as the U.S. Development Finance Corporation, the World Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Their involvement includes designing and mobilizing over $1.3 billion in U.S. foreign assistance for projects in the West Bank and Gaza. Worked across diverse projects involving sectors like agriculture, trade, and energy, focusing on project implementation and technical assistance at a regional level. Their efforts have promoted regional trade and investment and advanced peace processes.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles in sectors such as education, energy, environment, natural resources management, agriculture, and disaster reduction. The expert has overseen legal compliance, project management, and international agreements in leadership positions, including Office Director and Deputy General Counsel. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes promoting digital finance in trade facilitation and infrastructure development in rural areas. The geographic scope of work spans regions including the West Bank and Gaza, East Africa, and South America, where they have led initiatives in regional trade and investment, as well as advancing peace processes. Background includes positions in countries such as Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Kenya, and Peru, managing legal and development projects, engaging with local governance, and addressing regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a strong language competence, the expert is fluent in English and Spanish, with conversational proficiency in Quechua and basic knowledge of Farsi. These skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and supporting legal and development projects across countries such as Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. The expert holds a Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of California, Davis School of Law, USA. They also obtained a Master of Science in Forestry from Michigan Technological University, USA, and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology from the University of California, Davis, USA.