Learning Manager and Gender Advisor, The Palladium Group

Oct. 2024 – Mar. 2025, Washington, D.C.

• Oversaw development of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning plans for education, digital solutions, and human rights projects, including creation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and success metrics

• Facilitated Theory of Chain and strategic planning with leadership to design program activities based in evidence and outcomes. Reviewed and edited proposals and grants to assure alignment

• Trained and coached international teams on data collection, analysis and reporting for USAID’s Data.FI public health program. Reviewed project work plans and activities, and drafted progress reports

• Researched and designed online learning modules related to inclusive terminology, global human rights standards, gender in digital health, and gender-inclusive data collection and reporting

Senior Associate, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), The Palladium Group

Jan. 2023 – Oct. 2024, Washington, D.C.

• Oversaw research regarding organizational capacity strengthening and financial sustainability of international organizations. Conducted literature review, designed questionnaires and facilitated Key Informant Interviews, analyzed and coded qualitative data, and drafted reports with visualizations

• Led close out of USAID’s flagship localization initiative NPI EXPAND. Coordinated 11 country teams to organize quantitative/qualitative indicator data. Analyzed lessons learned from project lifecycle

• Collaborated with senior leadership to analyze policies as Executive Team of the Working Group on Racism. Proposed improvements to increase equity, including an anti-bias reporting system

• Mentored junior staff and interns, providing agendas and activities for learning

Equity Training Manager, American University

Nov. 2021 – Jan. 2023, Washington, D.C.

• Managed education programming for new office based on eliminating gender-based violence, dismantling structural racism, and responding to discrimination and harassment

• Researched federal legislation, including Title IX, Title VII, and anti-discrimination regulations, to effectively communicate laws and requirements to staff and students

• Analyzed training offerings and policies at the university to identify areas for improvement

• Set goals and objectives related to training, educational resources, and advocacy on campus

• Trained 3,500+ individuals from international and U.S. audiences using trauma-informed. Worked cross-organizationally to launch a virtual training to 12,000+ faculty, staff, and students

• Created pre-and post-training surveys to gather data regarding equitable outcomes

Training Manager of Human Rights Education, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

July 2019 – Nov. 2021, Washington, D.C.

• Oversaw design, implementation, and evaluation of monthly virtual and in-person human rights workshops for youth and adults, including teachers, community leaders, and governments

• Researched, wrote, and facilitated curricula and lessons plans related to: Reproductive Justice,  LGBTQI+ Rights, Racial Justice, Human Rights Standards, and more

• Formalized the program's Monitoring and Evaluation strategy and conceptualized the Theory of Change to deliver measurable results related to human rights learning and activism

• Developed and oversaw work planning and budgets for human rights training and education

Teacher Trainer & Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Center for Sustainable Development, the Earth Institute

April 2018 – Sept. 2018, Myanmar

• Conducted literature review regarding Myanmar educational and cultural environment

• Developed and piloted a teacher training to members of the Ministry of Education of Myanmar to promote equitable teaching methodology with Information and Communication Technology

• Facilitated focus group discussions at Training-of-Trainers and monitored replicated trainings

• Designed and facilitated program evaluations using survey questionnaires and observation metrics

• Presented research and results at conferences with donors and experts in the field

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Intern, Institute of International Education (IIE)

Oct. 2017 – Feb. 2018, New York, NY

• Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data from surveys using MAXQDA, SPSS, and Stata. Drafted technical reports and prepared visualizations based upon findings from participatory action research

Business Development Specialist & Proposal Manager, Louis Berger

May 2014 – July 2017, Washington, D.C.

• Received Louis Berger’s Global Values President’s Award in December 2014

• Managed submission of 40+ proposals to international development agencies and country governments. Wrote technical narrative including gender equality strategies, M&E, and budget plans

• Conducted intelligence gathering based on cultural context, competitors, enablers, and risks

• Represented the organization to clients and partners, including on USAID’s Strengthening Local Governance for Security and Development in El Salvador (worth $36.6 million), a project aimed at enhancing civic engagement, democratization, and community peacebuilding

Compliance Analyst, DCJobs.com / Infosoft Group, Inc

June 2013 – May 2014, Washington, D.C.

• Created and managed state job bank accounts for government contractors to increase employment of vulnerable populations in line with federal legislation and regulations

• Provide support to customers via telephone regarding their job searches

• Reviewed legislation from U.S. Department of Labor to ensure compliance with regulatory policies

Media Development Intern, LTL Strategies

May 2012 – Aug. 2012, Washington, D.C.

• Developed market research analyses to contribute to the creation of Seneplus.com, a media website designed to spread Senegalese and international news to citizens and diaspora of Senegal. The site acts as an effective tool to promote democracy and government transparency

• Conducted research related to the competitive landscape of online media in Senegal, as well as the priorities of consumers of Senegalese media. Determined format, content and layout of the website. This work also set the baseline for AbidjanPlus.com in Cote D’Ivoire

• Wrote Expressions of Interest to solicit business for LTL from USAID’s Tanzanian and Rwandan missions