Strategic Negotiator · Crisis Advisor · Coalition Builder
Accomplished leader with demonstrated success achieving creative solutions for complex problems in the public and private sector. I secure funding and human capital to deliver critical outcomes where stakes are high and resources are limited.
🏅 AI Empowered Leader — Cincy AI Week 2026
Led multi-party negotiations that helped end the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Built coalitions across governments, NGOs, and armed groups.
Designed and evaluated programs for USAID, the UN, and the US State Department. Delivered findings to Congress that shaped global strategy.
Developed UN climate strategies in Darfur and Lake Chad. Created utility-scale solar standards still in use today. Advised on energy efficiency and data systems.
Secured millions in funding from private foundations, the US State Department, and the Hewlett Foundation. Built and led cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments.
Providing strategic advisory services in negotiation, program evaluation, and crisis response to private sector and US non-profit clients.
Designed a Climate Smart Agriculture strategy to strengthen community-government relations under pressure from extremist groups in the Lake Chad region.
Developed the UN Strategic Plan based on National Adaptation Plans and organized the first international climate conference in Darfur.
Led evaluation of all US countering violent extremism programs worldwide (2009–2016), delivering findings to Congress that shaped program strategy.
Created Women in Transition (WIT), a women-focused finance program that delivered $4M over four years and became a best-practice model taught in universities worldwide.
Named first research engineer for PVUSA (Photovoltaics for Utility Scale Applications). Designed the monitoring and evaluation program—standards still in use today.
Taught physics and math in French to grades 9–12; achieved 80% national exam pass rate. Conceived and secured funding for a rabbit-raising project addressing malnutrition.
Enterprise Technology Association — Cincy AI Week 2026
Completed 8+ hours of advanced training in AI strategy, ethics, and real-world implementation through the JobsOhio AI Ready Ohio program.
International Herald Tribune · Washington Times
Commentary on conflict and humanitarian policy. Author of The Road to Bujumbura (book chapter). Press interviews on refugee crises and peace building.
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