Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in program coordination, resource mobilization, and education. With proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese, they have conducted regional analyses and developed monitoring tools for reproductive health security. Career highlights include contributing to a $10M funding proposal for the Zika virus response and coordinating investment studies in youth. Previously held leadership roles, such as managing a team of 40 at Target and developing educational curricula, demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills. Technical skills include proficiency in SPSS and excellent communication and writing abilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on reproductive health commodity security. Responsibilities have included regional analysis and resource mobilization for public health emergencies, such as the Zika virus. The expert has contributed to funding proposals, including a $10M multilateral proposal, and engaged in capacity building for condom demand generation in Honduras, El Salvador, and Colombia. This work was conducted remotely from Panama City, Panama, involving liaising with UNFPA country offices and the private sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as education, health, gender and human rights, and international development, the expert has held roles like program coordinator and consultant, focusing on reproductive health security and resource mobilization. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating technology into education and facilitating economic development through capacity building. The geographic scope of work spans regional projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, with specific initiatives in countries like Panama, Colombia, and Nicaragua. This diverse experience underscores the ability to address complex development challenges through a cross-sectoral approach.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in Latin America and the Caribbean, with significant involvement in Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Brazil. Their work includes regional analysis and capacity building for reproductive health security, as well as economic development projects for youth and women. They have developed a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly through projects addressing public health emergencies and economic development initiatives. Their expertise is further enriched by academic experiences in Brazil and ongoing professional engagements in the region.

Languages and education

Possessing full professional proficiency in both Spanish and Portuguese, the expert has utilized these skills extensively in international development settings, including program coordination and capacity building in Latin America. These language skills have facilitated effective communication in multilingual teams and contributed to successful resource mobilization and project implementation. These competencies have been essential in liaising with international organizations and local partners across various countries in the region.

The expert is currently a candidate for a Master’s of Science in International Development at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA. They participated in a study abroad program at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brazil. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with minors in Business Administration and Portuguese from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, their education has been partially funded through merit-based scholarships.