Director, Technical Research

• Aug 2022 - Present

Conferences Senior Manager

• Aug 2021 - Present

Staff Associate

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2021

Supports the implementation of research, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance activities for five projects across 11 countries. Manages the implementation of mix-method evaluations, develops standard operating procedures, training materials and risk mitigation plans to optimize data collection activities. Oversees data colleciton and managemnet activities and collaborates with a diverse group of researchers to publish peer-reviewed publications and policy publications. Supports the implementation of research, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance activities for five projects across 11 countries. Manages the implementation of mix-method evaluations, develops standard operating procedures, training materials and risk mitigation plans to optimize data collection activities. Oversees data colleciton and managemnet activities and collaborates with a diverse group of researchers to publish peer-reviewed publications and policy publications.

Program Officer

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

As a Program Officer for the Helping Mothers Survive program, oversaw the design and implementation of training modules meant for clinicians managing maternal health complications in low-resource settings. Developed program management tools to assist partners budget for and implement the training approach with health workers in over 53 countries.

Sr. Program Coordinator, Helping Mothers Survive and Yemen

• Mar 2013 - Sep 2015

Coordinated program activities for 12 health projects in India, Myanmar, and Yemen. Facilitated data entry with monitoring and evaluation staff and assisted in the development of indicators to highlight program outputs and outcomes across all projects.

Youth Development Volunteer

• 2010 - Jan 2013

As a Resource Volunteer Coordinator, trained 50 volunteers over three months in youth development over three months. As a Youth Development Volunteer, designed, implemented, and monitored youth development activities with over 100 young women and girls at a public youth center. Assisted in the development of the Enhancing Water Awareness grant application forms and procedures in line with U.S. Peace Corps and USAID regulations. Reviewed 60 Enhancing Water Awareness grant applications, responded to inquiries, led proposal review meetings and drafted monitoring reports. Show less

Environmental Action Volunteer

• Jul 2008 - Sep 2010

Designed, implemented, and monitored projects with local women's groups on income generation, nutrition, waste management, and reforestation that impacted over 300 men and women. Collaborated with local schools to implement a series of environmental and health learning activities with elementary and middle school students. Co-organized the 2010 Gender and Development annual charity dinner. Designed curricula and taught English for over 70 students and 20 refugees. Coordinated a regional English competition with local educational institutions. Show less

Research Intern

• Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

Conducted a literature review on the effects of storm water runoff on local ecosystems, which was incorporated into a comprehensive document for policy recommendations for the State of Rhode Island. Conducted a literature review on the effects of storm water runoff on local ecosystems, which was incorporated into a comprehensive document for policy recommendations for the State of Rhode Island.

Intern

• Jan 2007 - Jun 2007