Experience

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Deputy Vice President, Office of Development Credit

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Serves as deputy to the head of the agency’s Office of Development Credit (“ODC”). ODC is responsible for structuring debt and equity financings for highly-developmental investment opportunities in challenging emerging markets worldwide.

• Director, Corporate Development

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2020

  Since joining the DFC’s predecessor organization (OPIC) in 2004, I have counseled senior executives, entrepreneurs, and impact investors raising long-term debt for investments in emerging market countries across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. I generated new dealflow for the agency by leading the design and implementation of strategies that support the agency’s regional and sectoral priorities, and cultivated strong working relationships with foundations, business and industry associations, and other governmental entities.

• Chair, Innovative Financial Intermediaries Program (IFIP)

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2019

  Led OPIC’s Innovative Financial Intermediaries Program (IFIP), a $500 million program capitalizing small equity/debt/hybrid funds and other “pooled investment” vehicles deploying capital with an emphasis on developmental impact and innovation. IFIP recipients mobilized an estimated $1 billion in patient capital for investments addressing development needs abroad, including for SMEs and women-owned companies.

• Public Affairs Specialist

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  In the Office of External Affairs, responsible for developing, organizing, and executing various communications and outreach activities to improve awareness of the agency’s programs among the U.S. business community and other key stakeholders. Served as the agency's primary liaison to the small business community, providing details on the agency mission, financial products, and activities to potential investors, business organizations, government agencies, and the general public.

• Communications Assistant

  • Jul 2004 - Jan 2006



U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2003 - Aug 2003



U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Fall Associate

  • Sep 2002 - Dec 2002