Experience

Abell Foundation Inc

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Officer - Health and Human Services

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Family League of Baltimore

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director of School Readiness

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2019

  Leads city-wide coalition of early childhood stakeholders to improve school readiness through system alignment and transformation. Experienced in strategic planning, implementing projects, and monitoring progress toward a collective goal. Conducted literature review and landscape analysis on school readiness drivers, as well as social-emotional supports for families with young children. Leads city-wide coalition of early childhood stakeholders to improve school readiness through system alignment and transformation. Experienced in strategic planning, implementing projects, and monitoring progress toward a collective goal. Conducted literature review and landscape analysis on school readiness drivers, as well as social-emotional supports for families with young children.



Baltimore City Health Department

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Special Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2014

  Coordinated efforts to obtain accreditation of the health department, including developing an internal tracking system to monitor progress towards requirements. Supported the implementation of special projects for the Commissioner, including strategic planning and researching the Affordable Care Act’s impact on local health departments. Researched and drafted briefs summarizing emerging research and evidence regarding the department’s ten priority health areas, as well as policy changes that will impact the health department for the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners. Show less



The Global Fund

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Officer

  • Apr 2009 - Jun 2011

  Administered Global Fund portfolios including grants for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and health systems strengthening programs in Kenya and Uganda worth approximately US$ 500 million, including negotiating grant budgets, work plans, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Provided day-to-day technical assistance to in-country implementation partners. Analyzed programmatic and financial results for periodic funding disbursement decisions. Responsible for drafted in-depth review of programmatic achievements and impact on health outcomes to determine level of funding commitment. Show less



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Health Peace Corps Volunteer

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2009

  Supported a local association of people living with HIV/AIDS and an American non-governmental organization to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS services and treatment for 1500 adults and children through a network of four clinics in northern Togo. Developed overall strategic plan, monitoring and evaluation framework, and annual work plan and budget. Helped strengthen operational management systems, including medical record and financial management systems. Directed summer camp programming for children living with HIV/AIDS. Show less



The Global Fund

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Officer

  • Jun 2004 - Aug 2006

  Drafted the organization's first Operational Policy Manual to standardize business practices. Assisted development and launch of the Global Fund’s performance-based review process to determine continuation of funding programs and at what level. Facilitated high-level international donor meeting on the procurement of long-lasting mosquito nets, including developing background materials and presentations for the Global Fund’s Chief of Operations. Drafted the organization's first Operational Policy Manual to standardize business practices. Assisted development and launch of the Global Fund’s performance-based review process to determine continuation of funding programs and at what level. Facilitated high-level international donor meeting on the procurement of long-lasting mosquito nets, including developing background materials and presentations for the Global Fund’s Chief of Operations.