Experience

Kin Universe

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Kin Universe is a technology tool designed to facilitate independent, meaningful discussions that help build trust and understanding between two people. The tool connects people and guides conversations that lead to personal growth, increased empathy, and strengthened communication skills for participants. Kin Universe is a tool for organizations ready to invest in authentic connections across their workforce. The tool gives organizational leadership a way to strengthen collaboration and understanding between employees. The design and process are data-informed and flexible to fit tight schedules and spreads the responsibility for participation across the workforce to meet the realities of the way work is structured today.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Speaker

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  The Office of the U.S. Speaker Program serves the American people by supporting U.S. embassies worldwide by identifying dynamic American experts to engage key foreign audiences on topics of strategic importance to the United States. Programs are conducted in person through short-term traveling projects, or through virtual program platforms (such as video conferences). Programs focus on priority foreign policy areas such as, supporting economic development through entrepreneurship. U.S. Speaker participants represent a broad range of expert knowledge, and responsible and informed opinion, on foreign policy priorities for the United States. The U.S. Speaker Program strives to promote a better understanding of U.S. policies and institutions, and the political, economic, and social context from which they arise. The Program also works to build sustained relationships between U.S. experts and foreign professionals that can lead to economic and educational opportunities both in the U.S. and abroad.



P3 Development Group

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jun 2011 - Present

  Guided by our 3 P’s -- purpose, passion and possibility -- we are passionate about facilitating transformative change for our clients and their communities. We are skilled and experienced managers, evaluators, communicators, researchers and facilitators. Experienced Partners As P3’s Partners, Genyne Edwards, JD, and Dominique Samari, JD, bring over 30 years of combined experience to consulting. As women of color, they emulate the diversity found in developing communities both locally and globally, and offer strong and experienced voices for inclusion and equity. Genyne is a seasoned consultant and attorney who has worked in community development and social enterprise for more than 15 years. She specializes in building partnerships and coalitions, connecting community assets and initiatives, and conducting research. Dominique is an international development consultant and attorney. Her strong academic background is complemented with more than 12 years of legal and management experience in rule of law and community development. Dominique specializes in strategic planning, project management and evaluation. Consulting Team P3 engages a cadre of consultants with specialized expertise. We have a deep appreciation for the value of working in project teams that combine the talents of consultants and organizational partners to deliver success. Our Approach Our collaborative approach incorporates the voices and perspectives of diverse community stakeholders. We leverage relationships and an understanding of community dynamics to help clients move forward with a thoughtful and effective approach. By working closely with our clients and their community stakeholders, we seek to understand what works best for all involved and design tailored and responsive solutions. If you’re interested in learning more about our professional services, please visit our website at www.p3developmentgroup.com or email us at: info@p3developmentgroup.com.



International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Justice Sector Support Program (PAE)

• Regional Section Leader

  • Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

  The Afghanistan Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) is a multi-pronged effort to develop and strengthen the capacity of the Afghan criminal justice sector institutions and justice professionals. JSSP is funded by the United States Department of State/Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Through capacity building, technical advice and direct assistance, JSSP helps the justice institutions and the justice professionals perform their respective roles in delivering fair and effective justice services to the citizens of Afghanistan. In addition to working with justice institutions, JSSP participates in a variety of projects designed to promote access to a fair and effective justice system.Managed eight teams of over 100 American justice advisors and Afghan attorneys, translators and administrative staff responsible for regional training programs throughout Afghanistan.Developed program strategy and managed overall strategy of regional training programDesigned, managed, and supervised all programmatic aspects including the following: work plan development, identification of consultants and sub-grantees, organization of trainings and other activities, monitoring and evaluation, budget management, reporting, and backstopping field offices. Collaborated with country representatives, and managed all program activities to ensure that programmatic objectives were met, and were in compliance with both INL and funder requirements.Monitored key developments in all sectors relevant to rule of law and governance, including status of relevant legislation, and human rights abuses. Managed program finances including analysis, budget monitoring and projections in full compliance with INL and funder requirements.

• Deputy Regional Section Leader

  • Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  The Afghanistan Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) is a multi-pronged effort to develop and strengthen the capacity of the Afghan criminal justice sector institutions and justice professionals. JSSP is funded by the United States Department of State/Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Through capacity building, technical advice and direct assistance, JSSP helps the justice institutions and the justice professionals perform their respective roles in delivering fair and effective justice services to the citizens of Afghanistan. In addition to working with justice institutions, JSSP participates in a variety of projects designed to promote access to a fair and effective justice system.At the direction of the Regional Section Leader, briefed various international organizations regarding the ongoing activities of the JSSP Regional training program.Recruited, hired, and supervised qualified Afghan staff in accordance with the needs of the projects and in compliance with the projects budgets.Supervised long-term expatriates for the JSSP-Regional Section.Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual work plan for the JSSP-Regional Section.Managed project stakeholder relations through regular communication, participatory planning, managed expectations, and solicited feedback.Developed relationships with Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) officials in order to facilitate JSSP programmatic goalsEnsured timely completion of deliverables that met International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL’s) acceptable quality control and assurance standards.Created the JSSP Transition Training Team to meet the training needs of justice sector actors in underserved provinces and districts.

• Kunduz Regional Team Leader

  • Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

  The Afghanistan Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) is a multi-pronged effort to develop and strengthen the capacity of the Afghan criminal justice sector institutions and justice professionals. JSSP is funded by the United States Department of State/Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Through capacity building, technical advice and direct assistance, JSSP helps the justice institutions and the justice professionals perform their respective roles in delivering fair and effective justice services to the citizens of Afghanistan. In addition to working with justice institutions, JSSP participates in a variety of projects designed to promote access to a fair and effective justice system.Served as an instructor and mentor in a program developed to implement rule of law in Afghanistan, responsible for classroom instruction of 100+ Afghan Criminal Investigation Officers/Judges/Prosecutors.Instrumental in implementing a joint training project between JSSP and the German Police Project Team (GPPT), as well as in international coordination efforts in Kunduz, Baghlan and Takhar Provinces.Developed juvenile justice, human rights and gender justice training curriculum.Developed and conducted a series of gender justice training programs for justice sector actors in Kunduz, Baghlan and Takhar provinces.Coordinated and supervised the Northern Initiative for Justice (NIJAT) training program, which included participation from several key rule of law implementers including USAID, GPPT and EUPOL.Assisted the Kunduz Provincial Prosecutor’s Office in developing and implementing legal awareness trainings in schools and universities in Kunduz, Baghlan and Takhar provinces.

• Justice Advisor

  • Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

  The Afghanistan Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) is a multi-pronged effort to develop and strengthen the capacity of the Afghan criminal justice sector institutions and justice professionals. JSSP is funded by the United States Department of State/Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Through capacity building, technical advice and direct assistance, JSSP helps the justice institutions and the justice professionals perform their respective roles in delivering fair and effective justice services to the citizens of Afghanistan. In addition to working with justice institutions, JSSP participates in a variety of projects designed to promote access to a fair and effective justice system.Served as an instructor and mentor in a program developed to implement rule of law in Afghanistan, responsible for classroom instruction of 100+ Afghan police investigators and prosecutors.Trained Afghan police investigators and prosecutors on subjects such as gender justice, human rights, ethics, and anti-corruption.Advised Afghan police and prosecutors regarding ongoing investigations/prosecutions, as well as general workplace issues and challenges.Provided guidance to Afghan Legal Consultants with focus on developing their capacity to teach and advise Afghan prosecutors and police on all legal subjects in the JSSP regional training curriculum.Observed trials and discussed ideas for broader systematic reform projects with high-level Afghan justice professionals.Developed lesson plans and teaching methods, including mock trials, for practical training of police and prosecutors.Coordinated with other international organizations to improve training programs and initiated new training programs for Afghan police and prosecutors.



Beck Law Offices

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Criminal Defense Attorney

  • Jul 2006 - Nov 2008

  Lead defense attorney in criminal matters with full oversight of initial investigation, trial planning, motions practice, discovery, legal research, and courtroom appearances. Lead defense attorney in criminal matters with full oversight of initial investigation, trial planning, motions practice, discovery, legal research, and courtroom appearances.



City of Milwaukee

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Court Commissioner

  • Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

  Appointed by the Chief Judge for the City of Milwaukee to assist in pretrial traffic matters and notice judgment hearings for in custody defendants found guilty of city of Milwaukee ordinance violations. Appointed by the Chief Judge for the City of Milwaukee to assist in pretrial traffic matters and notice judgment hearings for in custody defendants found guilty of city of Milwaukee ordinance violations.



Wisconsin State Public Defender

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Criminal Defense Attorney

  • Sep 2001 - Oct 2006

  Served as a defense attorney, responsible for caseload of approximately 40 new clients per month and a significant amount of litigation, including jury trials, court trials and motion practice. Served as a defense attorney, responsible for caseload of approximately 40 new clients per month and a significant amount of litigation, including jury trials, court trials and motion practice.