My Personal Profile
About Me
Results-driven strategic advisor, senior-level, with nearly 20 years experience developing and implementing high-impact strategies and operational efficiency improvement plans in the international affairs sector. Formerly played roles at the United States Agency for International Development, the Task Force for Global Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Trimet, and Safeco.
Expertise
Expertise in change management, knowledge network development, organizational learning, and public-private partnerships. Sector experience includes international affairs and construction. Strong track record collaborating with cross-functional and executive teams to achieve organizational goals.
Skills
Skilled in judgement and decision making, complex problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and coordination.
Country Experience
Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, United States of America, Tanzania
My Education
- Master of Science, Information and Knowledge Strategy, Columbia University
- Bachelor of Science, Journalism (Public Relations), University of Oregon
Career Accomplishments
- Coordinated development of an organizational strategy to fund operations and maximize a $700M investment in health, economic development, education, and governance programs in Ghana.
- Coordinated development a global coalition of over 1,100 public health managers from 85 countries, representing 350 organizations focused on polio, malaria, NTDs, Vitamin A, and immunization during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of an $8M philanthropic investment.
- Established an international knowledge network of 30 data analysts, strategists, and program designers across 15 operating units to facilitate rapid information sharing, problem-solving, and troubleshooting.
Contact Me
If you have any questions or would like to discuss projects and opportunities, feel free to contact me.