Experience

Uyghur Human Rights Project

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Global Advocacy

  • Oct 2019 - Present

• Director of External Affairs

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

  As consultant for the Uyghur Human Rights Project, provide strategic direction for policy advocacy on the human rights emergency facing Uyghurs in China.



CSW

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

• Washington Fellow

  • 2018 - 2021

  Advocating for freedom of religion or belief, for all peoples and faiths. Advocating for freedom of religion or belief, for all peoples and faiths.



National Endowment for Democracy

• United States
• International Affairs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President, Programs – Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Global

  • 2009 - 2017

  Led diverse teams identifying civic leaders advancing human dignity and democratic governance in Asia, the Middle East & North Africa.• Developed and oversaw programs in 36 countries in Asia and the Middle East• Strengthened team collaboration on public affairs and strategic planning• Developed concise new formats for public relations materials, for online and video dissemination• Championed change-management strategies and streamlining operational systems• Fostered integration and joint problem-solving among staff in three departments• Designed and launched staff-led in-house training • Created forums for staff peer-to-peer learning across 10 regional and functional teams Show less

• Director, East Asia

  • 2005 - 2009

  Oversaw growth of the Asia program from $5M to $8M, supporting 90 civil society groups annually. Guided and developed a staff of five. Worked closely with hundreds of small and large NGOs in more than a dozen countries, providing assistance to strengthen their strategic focus, impact, organizational sustainability, and financial stewardship.

• Senior Program Officer, Asia

  • 1997 - 2005

  Led an growing team and launched or expanded programs for China, Vietnam, North Korea, Mongolia, and Cambodia. Testified before Congress on human rights in China and democratic development in Asia.

• Program Officer, Assistant Program Officer for Asia

  • 1993 - 1997

  Assessed hundreds of grant proposals, managed and evaluated grants, and assisted grantees in organizational and programmatic development, covering 11 countries in Asia. Recruited and mentored outstanding staff and created NED's internship program.