Project Manager

• Jun 2023 - Present

Senior Consultant - Communications & Gender/Inclusion Specialist, Climate Action & Int'l Development

• Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

As a project manager, I oversaw a ~$5.1 million portfolio of complex projects in sustainable urban development, resilient infrastructure development, green economic growth, urban planning, and policy dialogue for MDBs and bilateral partners. I oversaw project level budget analysis; forecasting and financial management; risk monitoring and mitigation; client and stakeholder engagement; reporting; quality assurance; and project progress tracking.I led and supported business development processes including conducting research to inform strategic positioning, competitor analysis and financial viability decisions. I drafted compelling and creative bid content and develop convincing capacity statements, project references and other marketing collateral.As a gender & inclusion specialist, I (co-)authored reports and provided technical assistance related to gender equality & social inclusion in urban development / resilient infrastructure projects. With my communications background, I developed and led implementation of project-level and business-level communications strategies. Show less

Consultant - Communications & Gender/Inclusion Specialist, International Development

• Mar 2021 - Mar 2023

Junior Consultant - International Development

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

International Development Intern

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

Graduate Consultant

• Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

- Conducted research with three other LSE student consultants to identify lessons learned by DEC member agencies during the 2011 East Africa Crisis response, to what extent these lessons were applied during the 2017 response to a second crisis, and innovative best practices. - Analysis centered on nine primary categories identified throughout the research including accountability and adherence to humanitarian standards; coordination of emergency and long-term responses; building local capacity; cultural competency; cooperation and information sharing; consideration of gender and vulnerable populations; monitoring and evaluation; and sustainability. - Final deliverable was in the format of an 8,000-word consultative report and presentation to LSE and client. Show less

Senior Communications Associate

• Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

- Managed client relations for a multinational corporation and a trade organization, maintaining forward progress and driving a steady stream of content.- Devised and executed media strategy to insert clients’ key messages into existing discussions, while identifying new areas to create a meaningful narrative.- Maintained prior responsibilities.

Communications Associate

• Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

- Drafted op-eds, press releases, memos and media plans for a wide variety of corporate and nonprofit clients.- Tracked media coverage, identifying opportunities for clients to engage, and pitched client news to curated media lists to amplify local and national media coverage.- Composed a daily newsletter for a nonprofit client to drive stakeholder engagement and raise awareness of ongoing initiatives.

Political and Public Affairs Intern

• Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

- Conducted research to help advise clients on strategic initiatives and to identify key media targets. - Drafted press releases and the newsletter for the Women’s Leadership and Advocacy Practice. - Pitched client developments and upcoming events to reporters at national and local levels. - Conducted research to help advise clients on strategic initiatives and to identify key media targets. - Drafted press releases and the newsletter for the Women’s Leadership and Advocacy Practice. - Pitched client developments and upcoming events to reporters at national and local levels.

Communications Intern

• Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

- Prepared for the launch of an updated website by developing web content detailing the peacebuilding programs that Interpeace runs throughout the world. - Drafted social media posts for Facebook and Twitter regarding Interpeace events and new program developments. - Spearheaded the organization of a photo library using a new media management tool. - Prepared for the launch of an updated website by developing web content detailing the peacebuilding programs that Interpeace runs throughout the world. - Drafted social media posts for Facebook and Twitter regarding Interpeace events and new program developments. - Spearheaded the organization of a photo library using a new media management tool.

Campaign Organizing Intern for the Value [the] Meal Campaign

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

- Coordinated volunteer actions and nurtured relationships with community leaders to oppose marketing of fast food to children in one of CAI’s many programs targeting corporate abuse of power - Researched the Chicago policy landscape and recruited politicians to champion legislation related to the campaign. - Coordinated volunteer actions and nurtured relationships with community leaders to oppose marketing of fast food to children in one of CAI’s many programs targeting corporate abuse of power - Researched the Chicago policy landscape and recruited politicians to champion legislation related to the campaign.