Experience

Jefferson Consulting Group

• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Nov 2023 - Present



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Program Specialist, Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS)

  • Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Develops content for senior officials including talking points, speeches, briefs, and press releases. Provides communication support to the Bureau through copyediting, responding to requests for information, internal communications, and strategic planning. Facilitates and tracks public events for both Bureau and Agency leadership; manages processes for staff external engagement.



United Nations

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• UN Food Systems Summit, Dialogue Programme Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

  • Feb 2021 - Jan 2022

  New York, United States Supported targeted engagement with constituencies to promote awareness, inclusivity, and mobilization around food systems towards the Summit. Produced and reviewed digital assets; including analytical reports, data visualization, and presentations. Helped develop and manage virtual events of thematic relevance to food systems. Supported the Member State inscription process and management of video production for both the Pre-Summit and Summit events.



Hunger Free America

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data and Design Coordinator

  • Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

  New York City Metropolitan Area Managed production, design, data, and partnership engagement for NYC Neighborhood Guides to Food and Assistance resource booklets. Coordinated mobilization of hunger organizations and data collection to develop national database of food resources.



The Stimson Center

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Consultant

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

  Conducted qualitative research and analysis on the UN75 political declaration negotiations and contributed to the published report, "UN 2.0: 10 Innovations for Global Governance 75 Years Beyond San Francisco.”



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• IFAD American Liaison Office Intern

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  Greater New York City Area Drafted summary reports from the proceedings of General Assembly and on political trends related to food systems and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Performed research and analysis on political trends to support the Office’s engagement and partnership with external organizations.



The New School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator, International Field Program and United Nations Summer Study

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Greater New York City Area Managed two experiential study programs, including student outreach, communications, and event coordination.



charity: water

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Project Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  Greater New York City Area Planned and executed cross-divisional, senior-leadership initiatives. Reviewed and edited both digital and print content, including blogs, emails, reports, and event assets. Triaged internal pipeline of needs and requests and allocated capacity across teams.



Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

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

• Donor Services Representative

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

  Greater New York City Area • Provided customer support directly to donors via phone, email, and mail.



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peace Corps Volunteer / District Health Management Team

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Maun, Botswana Worked closely with local NGOs to establish new fundraising strategies, including grant-writing and implementation. Supported the Monitoring and Evaluation team of a district hospital to monitor and report on local health patterns.



AIDS Walk New York

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Team Coordinator and Fundraising Specialist

  • Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Greater New York City Area Facilitated meetings with potential donors and participants. Managed participant communications and assisted in day-of event logistics for AIDS Walk New York 2014.



Bethany Christian Services

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

• AmeriCorps VISTA, Fund Development Support Member

  • Dec 2012 - Nov 2013

  Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Created fundraising, marketing, and events strategies.