Experience

Social Solutions International, Inc.

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

• Proposal Editor

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States



Management Systems International

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

• Copyeditor

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Edit/copyedit USAID project annual, monthly reporting documents, analyses and assessments.



Panagora Group

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Global Health Writer

  • Sep 2021 - Jul 2023

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area Created content for success stories, blogs, articles for website, presentations, technical briefs, photo essays, conference abstracts and social media.



International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Advisor to USAID Uganda Office of Health and HIV

  • Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

  Washington DC Wrote speeches for U.S. Ambassador, press releases, presentations and briefers on Mission HIV/AIDS challenges and successes.



TH Communications

• Strategic Communications Specialist

  • Apr 2020 - Feb 2022

  Nairobi, Remote • Work with subject matter specialists to develop public awareness themes and products. • Translation of dense and scientific material into engaging copy for lay audiences. • Create content for NGO Annual Reports, publications, and training materials. • Work with graphic artists to design high-quality publications that invite readers to explore content.



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Specialist

  • Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation • Created communications strategy for USAID Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation. • Wrote baseline communications products: program fact sheets, messaging, and online content. • Ensured compliance with Agency branding and marking guidance. • Edited Conflict Assessments and training materials. • Worked closely with Knowledge Management specialists to create a body of content on conflict sensitivity and USAID Reconciliation Fund activities for dissemination to the broader… Show more • Created communications strategy for USAID Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation. • Wrote baseline communications products: program fact sheets, messaging, and online content. • Ensured compliance with Agency branding and marking guidance. • Edited Conflict Assessments and training materials. • Worked closely with Knowledge Management specialists to create a body of content on conflict sensitivity and USAID Reconciliation Fund activities for dissemination to the broader peacebuilding community. Show less



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  Bureau for Global Health, Office of HIV/AIDS Washington D.C. Metro Area - Write success stories, blog posts, talking points and press releases. - Developed speech, talking points, and copy for USAID Administrator for 2018 World AIDS Day. - Edit HIV/AIDS drug training presentations and manuals for global health professionals. - Create and post social media across multiple platforms. - Utilize metrics to fine tune online presence.



Chemonics International

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

• Sr. Communications Specialist/Curriculum Developer

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  Washington DC Turn complex scientific publications into training and communications material for International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) outreach to pest and plant disease extension agents in West Africa.



ECODIT

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Lead, USAID Water Communications and Knowledge Management Project

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  Washington DC Metro Area - As Managing Editor of Global Waters Magazine, turned poor-circulation print periodical into an online success on the Medium platform, increasing circulation and sparking a 29 percent increased click-rate while drawing significant water sector attention. - Guided professional design firm to create a new reference website for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector practitioners, featuring scholarly and subject-matter publications, blogs, learning notes, fact sheets, case studies, and… Show more - As Managing Editor of Global Waters Magazine, turned poor-circulation print periodical into an online success on the Medium platform, increasing circulation and sparking a 29 percent increased click-rate while drawing significant water sector attention. - Guided professional design firm to create a new reference website for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector practitioners, featuring scholarly and subject-matter publications, blogs, learning notes, fact sheets, case studies, and info-graphics for an audience of more than 100 global water-sector NGOs. - Knowledge management Show less



TH CONSULTING LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Writing and Editing

• Science and Development Editor/Writer

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  Nairobi, Kenya - Writing, editing and research for the annual reports of African development NGOs.



Chemonics International

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

• Public Relations Advisor

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  USAID Government Strengthening Project, Baghdad, Iraq - Brought a modern look, engaging copy and broadened subject matter to a previously staid weekly report, increasing circulation by 25 percent. - Delivered an array of new products and publications, including video and web-based materials resulting in a higher project profile among local government stakeholders.



AECOM

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Director, USAID/Iraq Financial Development Project

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Baghdad, Iraq - From project start-up set standard of great-looking brochures, posters, standing banners, flags and reports. - Actively cultivated press interest in the future of automated banking in Iraq, resulting in project coverage in print, broadcast, and digital media.



AECOM

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Outreach Specialist, Media Trainer, Iraq Legislative Strengthening Program

  • May 2011 - Nov 2011

  Baghdad, Iraq - Created copy and a modern look for English website of the Iraq Parliament’s Media Directorate. - Trained more than 20 Members of Parliament in media engagement and press interview skills. - Devised bi-monthly programs and outreach materials to engage youthful visitors to parliament. - Provided press training for new journalists covering parliament.



Management Systems International

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

• Communications Advisor, Sudan Support Project

  • 2008 - 2010

  Juba, Sudan - Developed and implemented a strategic communications plan to guide mission outreach and public diplomacy efforts for fast-paced mission with one of the largest U.S. government development budgets in sub-Saharan Africa. - Wrote speeches and talking points for USAID Mission Director, Embassy Chargé d’Affaires. - Nurtured press relations to overcome significant anti-American sentiment. Promoted stories on U.S. development efforts resulting in positive mission profile.



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications and Outreach Specialist

  • May 2006 - Aug 2008

  Jakarta, Indonesia - Increased hits to mission website through striking redesign and creative copy. - Worked closely with mission front office to promote projects in the international and local press for an extensive democracy and governance, economic growth, health and environment portfolio. - Crisis communications for controversial road-widening activity in Sumatra. - Wrote speeches and talking points for the U.S. Ambassador’s frequent USAID event appearances.



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Outreach and Communications Specialist

  • 2004 - 2006

  Nairobi, Kenya - Managed communications, press and media activities for seven East Africa USAID missions.



World Agroforestry

• Kenya
• Research Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Managing Editor, Freelance Communications Writer

  • 2000 - 2002

  Nairobi, Kenya - Wrote engaging articles, edited and oversaw production of Annual Reports for international agroforestry research center.



International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

• Mexico
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Awareness Officer

  • 1994 - 1997

  Texcoco, Mexico - Translated scientific reports into communications content for institution’s website and monthly publication of research briefs for the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre’s outreach to agronomists, biotechnologists and donors.



International Rice Research Institute

• Philippines
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Awareness Officer

  • 1991 - 1993

  Los Banos, The Philippines - Received 1992 Golden Arc Award for Short Video from The Agricultural Research Council produced for the International Rice Research Institute.



PBS Distribution

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Producer, WNET-13, INNOVATION

  • 1988 - 1991

  New York, New York - Unit research and production for four seasons of Innovation, an Emmy award-winning science series which ran on the PBS network for twenty years.



The Record

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Reporter

  • 1986 - 1988

  Bergen County, New Jersey - Covered five Bergen County municipalities, finding behind-the-scenes crime and human interest stories in what were thought to be sleepy, bedroom communities.