Key skills and expertise

With 20 years of experience, the expert excels in project and program development, strategic communications, and data analytics. Career highlights include providing HR solutions for the U.S. Embassy transition in Israel and building a major food distribution program in North Texas. The expert has managed international initiatives, such as sustainability research for the UAE at the GA-20 summit, and led teams in complex environments, including diplomatic security investigations. Responsibilities have encompassed data visualization, strategic planning, and cross-agency collaboration, demonstrating leadership and a global impact in governance, logistics, and public sector projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the United Arab Emirates, providing research for ecological sustainability initiatives presented at the GA-20 summit. This collaboration involved project implementation and strategic communication efforts, focusing on sustainability and governance. The expert's role in reopening the Libyan Embassy in the U.S. under the National Transitional Council highlights involvement in governance and diplomatic relations during the Arab Spring.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert has worked across multiple sectors, including logistics, public sector governance, project management, research and innovation, and marketing and media. Previously held roles have encompassed strategic communications, data analytics, and program development. The expert has managed large-scale food distribution programs, led archaeological projects, and provided HR solutions during diplomatic transitions. With a focus on cross-cutting expertise, the expert integrates data analytics in logistics and governance, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge. Geographic scope includes the Middle East, the United States, and the Caribbean, highlighting a global impact in regional and country-specific projects. The expert has extensive geographic experience in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, Jordan, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, with significant roles in diplomatic and archaeological projects. In Israel, the expert managed HR systems during the U.S. Embassy transition. In Jordan and Oman, they led archaeological excavations, gaining deep insight into cultural preservation. Additionally, the expert has worked in the Dominican Republic on security investigations and in various U.S. states on ecological and cultural site preservation, demonstrating a broad understanding of regional development and governance issues.

Languages and education

With a background in language competencies, the expert is proficient in Spanish and Arabic, has elementary proficiency in French, and is familiar with Ancient Greek and Latin. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international diplomacy and project management in multilingual environments. The expert's language competencies have supported roles in the Middle East, such as managing archaeological projects and participating in diplomatic security investigations, enhancing cross-cultural communication and collaboration. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Middle East Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Classics, all from Missouri State University in the United States. These academic qualifications provide a strong foundation in cultural analysis, historical studies, and regional expertise, particularly focused on the Middle East.