Experience

Center for International Private Enterprise

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Director, Europe and Eurasia

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Lead CIPE's business integrity and corporate governance programs in Europe and Eurasia.

• Senior Program Officer, Europe & Eurasia

  • Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

• Program Officer, Europe & Eurasia

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2020

  Lead business integrity and anti-corruption compliance programs in Europe and Eurasia. Conduct anti-corruption compliance training for regional small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs), business associations and chambers of commerce. Advise companies and business associations on anti-corruption policy reforms, advocacy, and private sector-led business ethics collective action.



The World Bank

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant, Integrity Compliance Office / INT

  • Feb 2017 - Oct 2017

  Analyzed sanctioned firms' integrity compliance policies in light of the WBG Integrity Compliance Guidelines; proposed modifications to programs under review, assisted in discussions with firms regarding such programs. Researched and analyzed international and national laws and practices related to ethics and integrity compliance. Analyzed sanctioned firms' integrity compliance policies in light of the WBG Integrity Compliance Guidelines; proposed modifications to programs under review, assisted in discussions with firms regarding such programs. Researched and analyzed international and national laws and practices related to ethics and integrity compliance.



TRACE International, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate, Member Services and Advocacy

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2016

  Advised multinational companies on developing and enhancing anti-corruption compliance programs by conducting risk assessments, assisting with third-party due diligence, and providing anti-corruption training. Led TRACE Shipping Initiative by assisting logistics, freight forwarding and shipping companies with their anti-bribery compliance programs and due diligence. Managed TRACE Customs Working Group to discuss and find solutions to compliance challenges at customs & borders. Advised multinational companies on developing and enhancing anti-corruption compliance programs by conducting risk assessments, assisting with third-party due diligence, and providing anti-corruption training. Led TRACE Shipping Initiative by assisting logistics, freight forwarding and shipping companies with their anti-bribery compliance programs and due diligence. Managed TRACE Customs Working Group to discuss and find solutions to compliance challenges at customs & borders.



The World Bank

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant, Integrity Vice Presidency (INT)

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2015

  Identified recurrent fraud & corruption schemes and high-risk projects for preventive purposes based on the review of completed and ongoing INT investigations. Assisted with investigations of fraud and corruption cases related to projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Led working group on internal controls in accounting & corporate procurement based on the analysis of INT's internal investigations. Identified recurrent fraud & corruption schemes and high-risk projects for preventive purposes based on the review of completed and ongoing INT investigations. Assisted with investigations of fraud and corruption cases related to projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Led working group on internal controls in accounting & corporate procurement based on the analysis of INT's internal investigations.



Freedom House

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Eurasia Analyst, Freedom of the Press Report

  • Sep 2007 - Jan 2013

  Served as a regional legal expert in producing press freedom-related country reports for Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and Moldova. Served as a regional legal expert in producing press freedom-related country reports for Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and Moldova.



UNDP

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Associate, Project on Enhancing Anti-Corruption Efforts in Serbia

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Advised the UN Country Representative on strategies to strengthen civil society engagement in the government-led anti-corruption campaign; recommended changes to the Anti-Corruption Action Plan to enhance the implementation of the Serbian National Anti-Corruption Strategy. Advised the UN Country Representative on strategies to strengthen civil society engagement in the government-led anti-corruption campaign; recommended changes to the Anti-Corruption Action Plan to enhance the implementation of the Serbian National Anti-Corruption Strategy.



University of Cologne

• Germany
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Researcher / German Chancellor Fellow, Institute for East-European Law

  • Oct 2005 - Oct 2007

  Researched legal and institutional obstacles to anti-corruption efforts in Russia; drafted and published article in Osteuropa Recht (East European Law). Researched legal and institutional obstacles to anti-corruption efforts in Russia; drafted and published article in Osteuropa Recht (East European Law).



IREX

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Anti-Corruption & Media Lawyer, Project on Regional Media Development in Russia

  • May 2001 - Nov 2004

  Advised investigative journalists on legal aspects of anti-corruption investigations, including: assessing allegations, identifying & collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and using court defense strategies in response to defamation lawsuits. Assisted journalists in drafting legal documents and conducted multiple legal training to journalists and editors throughout Russia. Advised investigative journalists on legal aspects of anti-corruption investigations, including: assessing allegations, identifying & collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and using court defense strategies in response to defamation lawsuits. Assisted journalists in drafting legal documents and conducted multiple legal training to journalists and editors throughout Russia.



Primorye Region Governor's Office

• Vladivostok, Russian Federation

• Lawyer, Information Analysis Unit (internal investigations)

  • Aug 1998 - Jan 2001

  Assessed media allegations of fraud and corruption against Governor's Office employees by interviewing persons involved and analyzing documents. Advised the Governor's Press Secretary on resolution strategies, including litigation. Assessed media allegations of fraud and corruption against Governor's Office employees by interviewing persons involved and analyzing documents. Advised the Governor's Press Secretary on resolution strategies, including litigation.



Primorye Region Prosecutor's Office

• Vladivostok, Russian Federation

• Intern, Criminal Investigations Unit

  • May 1996 - Sep 1996

  Conducted background research for senior investigators related to ongoing criminal investigations. Conducted background research for senior investigators related to ongoing criminal investigations.



Nakhodka City Customs Office

• Nakhodka, Russian Federation

• Intern, Investigative Unit

  • May 1995 - Sep 1995

  Conducted background research into violations of currency regulations & import of restricted goods. Conducted background research into violations of currency regulations & import of restricted goods.