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CNFA Employees
CNFA September 2014 - Present
Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, Texas A&M University System March 2013 - September 2014
USAID, Office of Economic Policy September 2012 - May 2013
WomanStats Project February 2012 - February 2013
Free Wheelchair Mission September 2007 - July 2011
Feed The Children August 2006 - April 2007
Education
Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University 2011 — 2013
Masters of International Affairs, International Economics and Development
University of Oklahoma 2003 — 2006
Bachelors, International Studies
Marketing Research Association January 2007 - Present
Association of Government Relations Professionals January 2010 - December 2012
Congressman Cliff Stearns January 2006 - December 2006
U.S. House of Representatives January 2003 - December 2006
Congressman Christopher Cox January 2003 - December 2005
Statistical Assessment Service (STATS) 1998 - 2002
CNFA June 1998 - August 1998
Statistics Department, Carnegie-Mellon University May 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Legislation, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Governmental Affairs, Politics, Legislative Research, Appropriations, Political Consulting, Government, Policy Research, Federal Law, Lobbying, Grassroots Organizing, Tax Policy, Association Management, Speech Writing, Privacy Law, Technology Policy, Energy Policy, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Talking Points, Telecommunications..., Data Privacy, Political Campaigns, Environmental Policy, Energy, Foreign Relations, Online Advocacy, Op-eds, Regulatory Analysis, Policy Analysis, Geopolitics, Position Papers, Legislative Analysis, Grassroots Advocacy, Government Relations, Issue Advocacy, FTC, Communications Law, Privacy Policies, Public Affairs, Legislative Advocacy, Government Operations, Science Policy, Information Law, Privacy, Legislative Affairs, Cyberlaw
Education
University of Essex 1996 — 1997
MA
Trent University 1992 — 1996
BA
The University of Dundee 1994 — 1995
Moscow State University 1993 — 1993
Smaller Earth November 2014 - Present
Foundation Source August 2012 - January 2014
Foundation Source July 2011 - August 2012
CNFA August 2010 - December 2010
Guardian Ad Litem October 2008 - July 2010
Skills
Proposal Writing, Grants, Research, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Editing, Recruiting, Public Relations, Program Management, Leadership
Education
Ohio University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
Ohio University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Public Administration
Univesity of California Davis January 2014 - Present
Univeristy of California Davis August 2008 - December 2013
CNFA February 2011 - February 2011
Sotoyome Resource Conservation District April 2007 - February 2008
Virginia Tech July 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, Agronomy, Contract Management, Research, Ecology, Spanish, Sustainability, Data Analysis, Agriculture, Grant Writing, Statistics, Soil, R, Statistical Software, Sustainable Agriculture, GIS
Education
University of California, Davis 2008 — 2014
Ph.D., Agronomy
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2005 — 2007
M.S., Horticulture
University of Maryland College Park 2001 — 2004
B.S., Natural Resource Sciences
Genentech / Nexus IS 2011 - Present
UCSF 2007 - March 2011
San Mateo County Transit District 2001 - 2007
Integrated Business Solutions 1999 - 2002
TRW 1999 - 2001
CNFA 1998 - 1999
USAID 1998 - 1999
Topaz-Inform 1995 - 1998
Skills
CCIE, Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, Netscreen, CCNP, CWSP, CWNA, SSCP, Cisco IOS, JUNOS, PAN, F5, F5 BigIP, Aruba, Foundry, Cisco Switches, Cisco Security, Checkpoint, 3Com, HP, CWNE, Network Security, Wireless Networking, Wireless Network Design, Firewalls, VPN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, Data Center, Multicast, Enterasys, Force10, Spirent, Wireshark, Packet Analysis, Firewall Administration, IP Addressing, Spanning Tree, Netflow, DMVPN, IPSec, NAT, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, UCS, Asterisk, QoS, VoIP
Education
Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University 1990 — 1995
MSc, Applied Physics and Computer Sciences
Washington State University April 2005 - Present
CNFA 2009 - 2013
USDA-ARS 2003 - 2005
American Cyanamid/BASF January 2000 - November 2002
Skills
Agriculture, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Ecology, Science, Research, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Education, GIS, Community Outreach, Teaching, Grant Writing, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Nonprofits, Program Development, ArcGIS, Strategic Planning, Technical Writing, Natural Resources, Water Quality
Education
University of Wyoming 1996 — 1999
PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science, 3.87
University of Wyoming 1992 — 1995
Masters, Entomology, 3.9
Fort Lewis College 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Biology, General
UC Davis June 2015 - Present
UC Davis April 2015 - Present
UC Davis, Agricultural and Resource Economics January 2015 - March 2015
USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service August 2012 - August 2014
K-State Research and Extension January 2012 - August 2012
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service September 2010 - October 2011
CNFA June 2010 - August 2010
Kansas Farm Bureau August 2008 - May 2010
Kansas 2 Kenya June 2009 - July 2009
USAID June 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Agriculture, Proposal Writing, International..., NGOs, Economic Development, International Relations, Public Policy, Capacity Building, Government, Policy, Community Development, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Rural Development, Grants, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Environmental Awareness, Program Development, Analysis, Sustainable Development, Technical Writing, Research, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainability, Food Security, Natural Resource..., Politics, Economics, Africa, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Project Planning, Corporate Social..., Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Climate Change, Agribusiness
Education
University of California, Davis 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Agricultural and Resource Economics and International Agricultural Development
Kansas State University 2005 — 2010
B.S. and B.A., Agricultural Communications and Journalism, Political Science, International Studies
Transition Monitoring Group June 2015 - Present
National Democratic Institute (NDI) December 2012 - June 2014
National Democratic Institute (NDI) August 2012 - December 2012
The Art of Applying November 2011 - August 2012
CNFA January 2012 - May 2012
National African Students' Association January 2011 - June 2011
African Leadership Empowerment Council May 2010 - August 2010
African Refuge February 2010 - May 2010
Khulumani Support Group July 2009 - November 2009
Skills
International..., African Development, African Studies, Event Planning, Public Policy, Social Media, Blogging, Data Analysis, Politics, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Capacity Building, Grants, USAID, Public Relations, Human Rights, wordpress, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Development, Conference Organizing, Excel, Database Management, Microsoft CRM, SharePoint, Travel Management, Press Releases, Success Stories, International Project..., Stata, Nonprofits
Education
Harvard Law School 2014 — 2018
Juris Doctor
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government 2014 — 2018
Master in Public Policy, Political and Economic Development
Spelman College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science with a minor in Economics
New York University 2010 — 2010
Power, Politics and Human Rights
University of Witwatersrand 2009 — 2009
Human Rights
The Bells Comprehensive Secondary School 2002 — 2005
Pew Research Center November 2014 - Present
Republican Party of Florida May 2014 - November 2014
Georgetown University January 2013 - June 2014
CNFA January 2014 - April 2014
Ranking Digital Rights December 2013 - February 2014
A2F Consulting June 2013 - December 2013
AAUW February 2013 - June 2013
Lombardi Cancer Center May 2012 - December 2012
The Houghton Star January 2011 - May 2012
Najarian Chiropractic December 2008 - August 2011
Skills
APA, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, PowerPoint, HTML, InDesign, Social Media, Social Media Measurement, Writing, Editing, Google Analytics, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Research, Facebook
Education
Georgetown University 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Communication, Culture, and Technology
Houghton College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, English and Psychology
University of Oxford 2010 — 2010
Shaw Communications August 2011 - June 2014
Volontariat pour le Developpement d'Haiti, NGO June 2010 - April 2011
CNFA April 2009 - May 2010
Internews Network March 2008 - April 2009
Volontariat pour le Developpement d'Haiti, NGO December 2004 - February 2008
Hopital Albert Schweitzer Haiti January 2003 - December 2004
Banque Nationale de Credit March 2001 - January 2003
Sogebel (Bank) , Haiti 1997 - 2000
Skills
Project Management, MS Project, Management, Budgets, PMP, Project Planning, Change Management, Microsoft Project, Project Control, Team Leadership, Progress Monitoring, Grant Monitoring, Grant Writing, Team Management, Program Management, Leadership, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Risk Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Université de Montréal - HEC Montréal 2012 — 2014
Project Management
Université Quisqueya, Haiti 1992 — 1997
Business Administration and Management, General
Institution Saint Louis de Gonzague
Vistage June 2015 - Present
Association for Talent Development (ATD) San Diego Board of Directors January 2014 - Present
FTD April 2013 - May 2015
SAIC- Health, Energy & Civil Solutions Group January 2012 - April 2013
SAIC- Health Solutions Business Unit October 2006 - January 2012
C2 Portfolio Essentials, Inc. December 2005 - September 2006
CNFA August 2003 - October 2005
Children With Aids Project 2002 - 2003
Peace Corps January 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Employee Recognition, Employee Surveys, Staff Retention, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Onboarding, Performance Management, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Change Management, Program Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Instructional Design, HRIS, Performance Improvement, Career Development, Interviews, Employee Training, HR Policies, Organizational Design, Human Capital, Team Building, Organizational..., Employee Handbooks, HR Consulting, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Training Delivery, Management Consulting, Process Improvement, Staff Development, Program Evaluation, Workshop Facilitation, Instructor-led Training, strategic workforce..., Applicant Tracking..., Curriculum Design, Training, Human Resources, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, Management, Strategy, New Hire Orientations
Education
Association of Talent Development (ATD) 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Coaching
American Society of Training & Development (ASTD) 2011 — 2011
Certificate, E-Learning Instructional Design
The George Washington University 2004 — 2006
Master's, Human Resource Development
Arizona State University 1993 — 1997
BS, International Agribusiness
Cushing Academy 1990 — 1992
HS Diploma
PYXERA Global February 2015 - Present
CNFA October 2013 - January 2015
CNFA January 2013 - October 2013
University of Valencia September 2012 - January 2013
CNFA September 2012 - December 2012
Ministry of Education of Spain October 2010 - May 2012
Sujata Gupta Winfield, LLC August 2009 - June 2010
Namibian Community Skills Development Foundation June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Teaching, Excel, Spanish, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Recruiting, Proposal Writing, Customer Service, Program Management, Entrepreneurship, Management, Editing, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Spanish-speaking, NGOs, English, Translation
Education
University of Valencia 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Economic Integration and International Trade
The University of Georgia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Spanish
NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets October 2014 - Present
GrowNYC April 2013 - October 2014
Columbia University May 2012 - April 2013
CNFA September 2012 - October 2012
Watershed Agricultural Council April 2007 - June 2012
Watershed Agricultural Council May 2004 - April 2007
Honeybrook Organic Farm May 2002 - May 2004
Drexel University January 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Environmental Awareness, Community Outreach, Environmental Issues, Grants, Research, Capacity Building, Community Development, Energy Efficiency, Natural Resource..., Project Management, Nonprofits, Ecology, Renewable Energy, Policy, Statistics, International..., Policy Analysis, Agriculture, Proposal Writing, Rural Development, Public Policy, ArcGIS, Economics, Project Planning, Report Writing, International Relations, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Program Development, Environmental Education, Program Evaluation, GIS, Fundraising, Environmental Science, Qualitative Research, Corporate Social..., Volunteer Management, Economic Development, Sustainability...
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2011 — 2013
M.S., Sustainability Management
Drexel University
B.S., Environmental Engineering and Ecology
World Resources Institute August 2015 - Present
Mathematical Association of America March 2014 - August 2015
CNFA August 2013 - September 2013
Engineering Global Growth (EGG-energy) September 2012 - August 2013
US Green Building Council April 2012 - August 2012
Pueblo a Pueblo, Inc. January 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Certified Yoga..., International..., Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Sustainability, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Research, Spanish, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, Energy Efficiency, Political Science, Politics, Climate Change, Intercultural..., Community Development, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Capacity Building, Report Writing, Program Evaluation, Corporate Social..., NGOs
Education
American University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), Natural Resources and Conservation
High Point University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chemistry, French
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) February 2015 - Present
CNFA May 2014 - February 2015
FHI 360 April 2013 - April 2014
Chemonics International January 2013 - April 2013
Chemonics International January 2012 - January 2013
Catholic Relief Services May 2010 - May 2011
Catholic Relief Services August 2009 - May 2010
International Service Learning March 2009 - March 2009
WORLD INVESTMENT NEWS June 2008 - December 2008
Habitat for Humanity International May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
International..., Capacity Building, Non-profits, NGOs, International Relations, Proposal Writing, Grants, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Policy, Civil Society, Spanish, Economic Development, Editing, Strategic Planning, French, Leadership, Analysis, Strategy, Policy Analysis
Education
American University 2001 — 2004
Master of Arts, International Affairs
St. Mary's College of Maryland 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
DevTech Systems, Inc. June 2015 - Present
The London Group July 2011 - Present
ACE Consulting/An AECOM Company December 2014 - May 2015
The Pragma Corporation March 2014 - September 2014
CNFA October 2013 - December 2013
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) August 2012 - November 2012
Checchi and Company Consulting, Inc. January 2012 - April 2012
Deloitte Consulting October 2010 - January 2011
SOS International Ltd. January 2008 - July 2010
The London Group October 1990 - January 2008
Skills
Media Relations, Marketing Communications, International Project..., Public Affairs, Capture & Business..., Proposal Management, Television & Film..., Advertising, Tourism Development &..., Social Media Marketing, Major Event Management, Broadcast Journalism, Business Journalism, Business of Media..., Program Audit &..., International..., Media Monitoring, Project Management, Media Engagement, Media Plan, Purchase and Placement, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Promotions, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Communications Strategy, Internal Communications, Editing, Press Releases, Business, Computer Program, Business Development, International Investment, Evaluation, Temporary Placement, Event Management, Television, Auditing, Proposal Writing, Policy, Video, Broadcast, International..., Strategy, Program Management, Media Planning, Government, International Relations, Journalism
Education
USC
Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Universidad Europea de Madrid
Diploma, Language and Composition
American Bar Association May 2015 - Present
American Bar Association August 2012 - Present
Counterpart International May 2011 - August 2012
IK2 Construction Inc October 2010 - April 2011
CNFA September 2010 - September 2010
CNFA September 2006 - August 2010
ACTED January 2006 - September 2006
UNDP January 2004 - December 2005
Standard Chartered Bank June 2003 - December 2003
ActionAid September 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Human Resources, Recruitment, Logistics Management, Security Management, Capacity Building, International..., NGOs, Conflict, Personnel Management, Administrative Work, Urdu, Punjabi, Non-profits, Organizational..., Recruiting, HRIS, Nonprofits, HR Policies, Policy, Employee Relations, Sourcing, International..., Training, Interviews, Project Planning, System Administration, Management, Coordination, Leadership, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Budgets, International Relations, Job Descriptions, Payroll, Team Management, Administration, Time Management, Project Management
Education
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology 2008 — 2008
Diploma in Human Resources Management, Human Resources
ACCA 2001 — 2002
Part qualified ACCA, Accountancy
University of the Punjab, Lahore 1995 — 1998
BA, Political Science, B
CNFA 2008 - 2015
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials 2002 - 2008
United Insurance Management Company 1997 - 2002
The World Bank 1985 - 1997
Skills
Policy, Grants, International..., Proposal Writing, Policy Analysis, Training, Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Program Management, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Event Planning, Grant Administration, Contract Management, Association Management, Grassroots Development, Financial Analysis
Education
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
University of Maryland University College
Financial Management
CNFA July 2014 - Present
CNFA July 2012 - July 2014
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy June 2011 - September 2012
American Iron and Steel Institute January 2010 - July 2012
United States Senate September 2009 - December 2009
Crosby~Volmer International Communications May 2008 - August 2008
Universal Records May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Social Media, Event Planning, International..., Grassroots Communication, Political Communication, Cision, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, HTML, Congressional Affairs, Research, Public Speaking, Government, Event Management, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Facebook, Speech Writing, Politics, Blogging, Editing, International Relations, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, Proposal Writing, Marketing, Web Content, Publications, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Community Development, Web Content Management, Message Development, Program Management, Corporate Social..., Social Networking
Education
The George Washington University 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Communications, Public Diplomacy, Cum Laude
Miami University
BA, Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs, Cum Laude
Miami University
BA, Organizational Communications, Cum Laude
ASCD June 2015 - Present
ASCD December 2012 - June 2015
Inter-American Dialogue August 2011 - December 2012
CNFA January 2010 - August 2011
Wake Forest University Anthropology Department September 2005 - May 2009
Entrepreneurship in Art and Education Outreach October 2008 - February 2009
Metro TeenAIDS June 2008 - July 2008
Washington DC Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
International..., International Relations, Policy Analysis, Spanish, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Event Management, Event Planning, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Grants, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Community Development, NGOs, Program Development, Qualitative Research, Research, Strategic Communications, Politics, Editing, Policy, Economic Development, Political Science
Education
American University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Social Enterprise
Wake Forest University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Spanish, Latin American Studies
USAID October 2010 - Present
CNFA May 2009 - September 2010
Peace Corps September 2006 - December 2008
Skills
International..., NGOs, Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Africa, Grants, Community Development, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Government, Change Management, Human Resources, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Relations, Program Development, Grant Writing
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2012 — 2015
MBA, Human Resources Development and Change Management
James Madison University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs
Rocky Mountain Biologicals, Inc. June 2008 - Present
International Potato Center (CIP) February 2015 - May 2015
Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa - FARA July 2013 - September 2013
The World Bank April 2013 - June 2013
CNFA 2008 - 2008
Skills
Research, Writing, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Government Relations
Education
Stanford University 1957 — 1969
PhD, Applied Economics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) July 2015 - Present
Harvard Global Research and Support Services, Inc. October 2013 - June 2015
Harvard University October 2012 - October 2013
CNFA July 2011 - October 2012
CNFA December 2010 - July 2011
CNFA June 2009 - November 2010
CNFA September 2008 - May 2009
AmeriCorps Alums July 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Proposal Writing, International..., Program Management, Value Chain Analysis, International Relations, Food Security, Agriculture, Capacity Building, NGOs, Rural Development, Economic Development, Management Consulting, Agribusiness, Budget Monitoring, Business Planning, Business Development, Recruiting, Community Outreach, Program Monitoring, Operating Budgets, International Business, International Project..., Research, Public/private..., Africa, Strategy
Education
University at Albany, SUNY 2003 — 2007
BA, History, Poli Sci double major
Harvard University
Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments July 2011 - Present
Empire Attire, Inc April 2011 - July 2011
The GLOBE Center June 2009 - December 2010
World Vision 2006 - 2008
CNFA 2006 - 2006
World Security Institute 2005 - 2005
Skills
Critical Chain Project..., Management Consulting, General Administration
Education
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 2010 — 2010
MA of International Environmental Policy:, Business & Sustainability
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 2008 — 2010
MBA:, International Management
University of Washington 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies: Foreign Policy & Diplomacy
Culturally Appropriate Solutions January 2008 - Present
A-1 Sod 2008 - Present
Earthbound May 2005 - Present
CNFA July 2013 - July 2013
CNFA May 2012 - May 2012
CNFA May 2012 - May 2012
CNFA August 2011 - August 2011
CNFA September 2010 - September 2010
Swarts Landscaping 2006 - 2008
University of Florida September 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Ecology, Natural Resource..., Sustainability, Environmental Impact..., Agriculture, Water, Biodiversity, Community Development, Water Quality
Education
OSH Academy 2014 — 2014
Occupational Health and Safety Professional Program, Safety
College of Natural Resources. University of Florida 2002 — 2008
Ph.D, Interdisciplinary Ecology
University of Florida 2001 — 2008
PhD, Interdisciplinary Ecology
University of Florida 1988 — 2000
MS, Agricultural Education and Communication
University of Cincinnati 1988 — 1992
B. A, History
CNFA August 2014 - Present
George Washington University January 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant January 2014 - July 2014
Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. September 2009 - January 2014
DAI August 2004 - September 2009
Management Systems International October 1991 - August 2004
Nathan Associates 1985 - 1990
Skills
Leadership, International..., Management, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, New Business Development, Sustainable Development, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, NGOs, Africa, Policy Analysis, Business Development, Business Strategy, Community Development, Consulting, Corporate Social..., Economics, Governance, Government, Grants, International Business, International Project..., International Relations, Management Consulting, Organizational..., Policy, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Public Policy, Strategy, Analysis, Training
Education
Michigan State University 1978 — 1980
MPA, Rural Economic Development
Albion College 1972 — 1976
BA, Philosophy
Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. January 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant August 2011 - March 2015
CNFA July 2013 - November 2013
United Nations Foundation March 2013 - June 2013
Nascent Solutions, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Nascent Solutions, Inc. July 2010 - June 2011
Scancom Ltd (MTN Ghana) December 2007 - June 2008
TechnoServe March 2005 - November 2007
AMSCO 2002 - 2003
Amex International, Inc. (USAID Trade Investment Reform Program) March 1996 - November 2002
Skills
Project Management, Capacity Building, International..., Program Management, Proposal Writing, Economic Development, Corporate Social..., Research, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Public Relations, Analysis, Africa, Management, Management Consulting, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Food Security, Public/private..., Policy Analysis, Leadership, Business Development, Economics, NGOs, Program Evaluation, Public-private...
Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government 2008 — 2009
MPA, Public Administration; Public Policy and Management
University of Ghana 1998 — 2000
MBA, Finance
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi 1988 — 1992
BA (Hons), Economics, French
Wesley Girls' High School
"O" and "A" Levels, Economics, Math and French
Duggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP August 2015 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives February 2014 - November 2014
CNFA January 2014 - February 2014
Texas A&M University November 2011 - December 2013
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department June 2013 - August 2013
Sharon de Marin - PhD student at Texas A&M University May 2013 - June 2013
U.S. House of Representatives January 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource..., International Relations, International..., International Project..., Program Evaluation, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Stata, Politics, Grants, Government, Policy, PowerPoint, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach
Education
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Renewable Natural Resources
DHS
DHS
Denison High School
Denison High School
USAID Food for Peace at Amex International May 2014 - Present
TechnoServe January 2014 - May 2014
CNFA September 2013 - January 2014
Blackboard July 2011 - September 2013
James Madison University May 2013 - July 2013
Students Helping Honduras December 2012 - December 2012
World Food Program USA June 2012 - August 2012
George Mason University Collaborative Learning Hub March 2010 - August 2011
UVolunteer July 2009 - August 2009
Skills
International Relations, Research, Spanish, Qualitative Research, Editing, International..., Event Planning, Social Media, Human Rights, Non-profits, SPSS, Nonprofits, Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Government, Access, Training, Teaching, WordPress, SharePoint, Social Networking, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Facebook
Education
James Madison University 2011 — 2013
BA, International Relations and Humanitarian Affairs
George Mason University 2009 — 2011
Global Affairs
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2009 — 2009
Chantilly High School 2005 — 2009
The Aspen Institute September 2014 - Present
The Aspen Institute, Ascend March 2014 - August 2014
CNFA August 2013 - January 2014
AMPATH April 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Social Media, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Editing, International..., Blogging, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Microsoft Word
Education
St. Lawrence University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Studies
St. Lawrence University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Sociology
Tabor Academy 2006 — 2009
Miss Porter's School 2005 — 2006
E&E Consulting August 2015 - Present
IFC - International Finance Corporation February 2014 - August 2015
The World Bank October 2008 - August 2015
Eurasia Foundation July 2008 - December 2008
CNFA June 2007 - July 2008
Center for Strategic and International Studies 2005 - 2006
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace August 2004 - July 2005
Mid-Atlantic Russia Business Council June 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Program Management, Research, Economics, Project Management, Analysis, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Project Planning, Management, Non-profits, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Government, Public Relations, Policy, International..., Emerging Markets, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Human Rights, Economic Development, Capacity Building, Private Sector..., NGOs, Public Policy, Political Science
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2006 — 2008
MA, International Affairs and International Economics
Binghamton University 2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science and Eurasian Studies
University of Maryland March 2013 - February 2014
Louis Berger Group December 2011 - June 2012
Louis Berger Group January 2011 - November 2011
Louis Berger Group July 2010 - December 2010
CNFA January 2009 - August 2009
Oklahoma State University January 2007 - December 2008
ACDI/VOCA July 2008 - August 2008
CNFA May 2007 - August 2007
PADCO January 2006 - December 2006
ACDI/VOCA April 2005 - June 2005
Skills
Program Evaluation, International..., Translation, Agriculture, Teaching, Policy, Program Management, NGOs, Capacity Building, Rural Development, Program Development, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Public Policy, Environmental Awareness, Grants, Research, PowerPoint, Community Development, Editing, Customer Service, Grant Writing, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, International Relations, Project Planning, Agribusiness, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Government, Microsoft Excel, Proposal Writing, Natural Resource..., Management, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development
Education
Oklahoma State University 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agricultural and Extension Education Services, 3.66
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1994 — 2005
Master of Science (M.S.), Agricultural and Extension Education Services, 3.5
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Journalism, Communications
Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey 1991 — 1991
Diploma, Spanish Language
World Learning April 2015 - Present
Development and Training Services September 2013 - April 2015
Development and Training Services September 2012 - September 2013
Agribusiness Systems International (ASI) August 2012 - August 2012
ACDI/VOCA Restoring Economic Agricultural Livelihood in Zimbabwe (REALIZ) Program June 2011 - December 2011
CNFA January 2011 - May 2011
Innovación y Competitividad para el Agro Peruano (INCAGRO) October 2003 - February 2007
Skills
Data Cleansing, Research, Economic Development, Value Chain Analysis, Agribusiness, Capacity Building, Spanish, Stata, Data Analysis, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Program Evaluation, International..., Nonprofits, Data Cleaning, Program Management, Africa, Rural Development, Technical Assistance, Proposal Writing, Food Security, International Relations
Education
University of California, Davis 2009 — 2010
M.S., Agricultural and Resources Economics
Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina 1998 — 2003
B.S., Economics
Deloitte September 2013 - March 2014
African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership September 2012 - October 2013
IRG April 2010 - September 2010
CNFA December 2008 - April 2010
ACDI/VOCA October 2001 - September 2006
Buzza Estates February 1992 - September 2001
Skills
Project Management, New Business Development, Program Evaluation, International..., Value Chain Analysis, Food Security, Africa, Public/private..., Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Private Sector..., Capacity Building, Economic Development, NGOs, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Proposal Writing, Public Policy, Program Management, Humanitarian Assistance, Policy, Community Development, Capacity Development, Grants, Governance, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Health, Sustainability, Latin America, Report Writing, Human Rights, Development Economics, Civil Society, Social Entrepreneurship, Poverty Reduction, Policy Analysis, International Trade, Business Development, International Project..., Technical Assistance, Economics, Corporate Social..., Business Strategy, Foreign Policy, Natural Resource..., Non-profits, International Economics, Climate Change, International...
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2007 — 2008
Masters of International Public Policy, Africa Studies and International Development
University of Maryland College Park 1982 — 1987
Economics and International Development
MEBS International June 2012 - September 2012
Sport&Health Clubs May 2009 - September 2012
CNFA January 2012 - May 2012
CARFAX September 2011 - October 2011
HydroGeoLogic Inc August 2011 - September 2011
Madina Orphanage August 2009 - December 2009
U.N. World Food Programme May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Eye For Detail, Organized, Highly Adaptable, International..., International Relations, Sustainable Development
Education
Virginia Tech 2007 — 2011
B.A, International Studies; Global Development, Policy
Virginia Tech 2007 — 2011
B.A., French and Francophone Studies
University of Ghana 2009 — 2009
Development
African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership 2014 - Present
CRS October 2013 - Present
CNFA June 2008 - Present
Ohio School of Banking 1997 - Present
Lynda Drennan Swenson 1994 - Present
Commercial Bank Qatar 2007 - 2012
The Risk Management Association January 1995 - 2010
Hanoi School of Business 2007 - 2008
BearingPoint Corporation 1994 - 2006
USAID Eastern Europe 1994 - 2006
Skills
Banking, Loans, Strategic Planning, Credit, Credit Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk, Risk Management, Commercial Banking, Business Strategy, Strategic Financial..., Business Planning, Rural Development, International..., Agriculture, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Strategy, Management, Business Analysis, Analysis, Investments, Value Chain Analysis, Business Development, Finance, Managerial Finance, Economics, Capacity Building, Africa, NGOs, Program Management, Governance, Economic Development, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Microfinance, Policy, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Training, Report Writing, Corporate Social..., Grants, Emerging Markets
Education
College of Financial Planning 1996 — 1997
CFP Certified Financial Planner, Financial Planning and Services
Loyola University of Chicago 1971 — 1973
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
University of California, Berkeley 1966 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Tennant Company November 2014 - Present
Beckman Coulter June 2014 - November 2014
Cargill January 2014 - June 2014
Sabbitical January 2013 - January 2014
Oshkosh Corporation - Defense August 2009 - January 2013
Best Friends Neenah-Menasha August 2009 - October 2011
Citizens of Pigtown Community Association 2007 - August 2009
CPG Logistics August 2005 - May 2009
CNFA March 2003 - August 2005
ACDI October 2001 - October 2002
Skills
Government Procurement, Sourcing & Procurement, International Business, Budgeting, Program Management, Team Building, Product Development, Procurement, Budgets, Sales, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Analysis, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Logistics, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Strategy
Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
St. John's University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Management
Picture Motion August 2015 - Present
SquareFrame November 2014 - Present
The Raben Group January 2014 - August 2015
National Conference of Democratic Mayors January 2015 - July 2015
Apple October 2012 - March 2015
CNFA May 2014 - July 2014
Labour Party Group of Islington September 2013 - December 2013
Boston University August 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Social Networking, Politics, Research, Customer Service, Innovation, Teamwork, Leadership, Governmental Affairs, Graphic Design, iOS, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Microsoft Excel
Education
Boston University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Save the Children USA June 2013 - Present
CNFA June 2012 - June 2013
Creative Associates International, Inc. December 2011 - June 2012
Creative Associates International, Inc. July 2010 - November 2011
Save the Children June 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Program Development and..., USAID Project Support, Proposal Writing, Spanish fluency, Latin America, International Relations, International..., Capacity Building, Program Management, NGOs, Grants, Project Planning, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Civil Society, Africa, Training, Economic Development, Capacity Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Private Sector...
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The University of Georgia 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2008 — 2008
Semester abroad, Political Science
Paradise Advertising, Digital & Entertainment November 2014 - Present
Cronin and Company March 2013 - August 2014
Cheti May 2010 - November 2013
AKQA April 2012 - December 2012
CNFA July 2011 - March 2012
MRM Worldwide May 2009 - September 2010
MRM Worldwide June 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Interactive Marketing, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship, International..., Educational Program..., Non-profits, Email Marketing, SEO, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Brand Management, Content Strategy, Start-ups, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Facebook, Blogging, New Media, B2B, Digital Media, SEM, Management, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Event Planning, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Networking
Education
University of Central Florida 2003 — 2007
B.S, Organizational Communication
Slow Food Chicago May 2015 - Present
Growing Home Inc. November 2014 - Present
MGR Youth Empowerment May 2014 - December 2014
Food Tank: The Food Think Tank May 2014 - November 2014
CGG May 2013 - September 2013
Fugro Seismic Imaging October 2012 - May 2013
White Buffalo Farm June 2012 - August 2012
Northwest Youth Corps August 2011 - October 2011
CNFA June 2011 - August 2011
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Rural Development, International..., Agriculture, International Relations, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Research, Economic Development, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Sustainable Development, Food Security, Bookkeeping, Office Administration, Database Administration, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Outreach, Grants, Social Media, Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Fundraising
Education
McGill University 2007 — 2011
BA, International Development Studies
Permaculture Research Institute of Australia 2013 — 2013
Permaculture Design Certificate, Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Permaculture College of Australia 2013 — 2013
Intensive course in Permaculture Techniques for Sustainable International Aid
Tetra Tech ARD October 2014 - Present
Tetra Tech ARD March 2014 - September 2014
Suyo (formerly TerraTek) March 2013 - February 2014
Thomson Reuters (formerly International Land Systems (ILS), Inc.) March 2012 - June 2012
International Land Systems (ILS), Inc. January 2011 - February 2012
International Land Systems (ILS), Inc. January 2010 - December 2010
CNFA September 2009 - December 2009
Council on Hemispheric Affairs January 2009 - June 2009
Mwanza Samaritans Association November 2008 - December 2008
Embassy of Guatemala June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Spanish, Research, Proposal Writing, International..., Editing, Project Management, Data Analysis, Survey Design, Project Planning, Government, Business Development, Communications, Program Development, Human Rights, Program Management, Management, International Relations, Community Development, Training, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Capacity Building, Governance, NGOs
Education
Brandeis University 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Sustainable International Development
Skidmore College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology; Spanish Language and Literature
Universidad del Museo Social Argentino 2006 — 2006
International Affairs; Political Economy; Spanish
Relief International March 2015 - Present
Relief International March 2013 - March 2015
Tomorrow's Youth Organization May 2010 - March 2013
CNFA September 2009 - April 2010
ANERA March 2009 - August 2009
CNFA January 2008 - February 2009
The French Ministry of Education September 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Non-profits, International..., Community Development, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grants, NGOs, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Qualitative Research, Nonprofits, Policy, Sustainability, Community Outreach, Human Rights, Report Writing, Volunteer Management, Social Entrepreneurship
Education
The George Washington University 2008 — 2010
MA, Middle Eastern Studies and International Development
American University of Beirut 2009 — 2009
Middle Eastern Studies & Arabic
Dartmouth College 2002 — 2006
BA, Linguistics and French
Eurasia Foundation May 2011 - Present
U.S. Embassy - Beijing February 2008 - July 2010
EERC-Moscow April 2003 - January 2008
CNFA February 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Budgets, Capacity Building, International..., Nonprofits, Grants, NGOs
Education
American University 2000 — 2002
Master of Arts, International Development
CNFA January 2010 - Present
CNFA, Inc. January 2009 - January 2010
CNFA, Inc. October 2007 - January 2009
CNFA, Inc. August 2006 - October 2007
CNFA, Inc. July 2005 - August 2006
The Pragma Corporation 2004 - 2005
The Pragma Corporation 2001 - 2003
Citizens Development Corps 2000 - 2001
Skills
Agricultural Development, Program Design, Proposal Development, Food Security, Value Chain..., Agribusiness Marketing, Trade Promotion, Agribusiness, Proposal Writing, Agriculture, Strengthening, Value Chain Analysis, Program Management, International...
Education
Colgate University
BA, Spanish
Penn State University
MBA, Marketing
Black & Veatch March 2015 - Present
Black & Veatch February 2013 - February 2015
Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. April 2011 - December 2012
Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. July 2009 - April 2011
US State Department January 2008 - December 2008
CNFA 1996 - 2005
U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Foreign Operations June 1994 - August 1995
US Consulate General, Calgary, Alberta, Canada August 1991 - June 1994
US Embassy Cairo, Egypt August 1986 - June 1990
Skills
International..., Strategic Planning, Government, Proposal Writing, Economic Development, Capacity Building, Program Management, Defense, Project Management, International Relations, Policy, Management, Procurement, Project Planning, Contract Management, Analysis, Government Contracting, Operations Management, Strategy, Sustainability, Leadership, Leadership Development, Governance, Process Improvement, Budgets, Project Coordination, Coordination, Contract Negotiation, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Business Process..., International Project..., Public/private..., Management Consulting, Organizational..., Sustainable Development, Project Control, PMP, Change Management
Education
Canadian National Defence College, Kingston, Ontario 1990 — 1991
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 1972 — 1974
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Economics
The Johns Hopkins University 1971 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies
The College of William and Mary 1969 — 1971
Fort Hunt High School, Alexandria, VA 1965 — 1969
High School
Deloitte Consulting August 2015 - Present
Unitus Impact January 2015 - June 2015
Fulbright Commission January 2014 - December 2014
CNFA August 2013 - January 2014
Boisi Center for Religion in American Public Life, Boston College September 2012 - May 2013
The Council on Hemispheric Affairs May 2012 - August 2012
Office of Senator Bill Nelson July 2010 - August 2010
Pajcic & Pajcic, P.A. June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Spanish, Research, Editing, Event Planning, Portuguese, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, Public Policy, English, Program Evaluation, Due Diligence, Market Research
Education
Boston College 2009 — 2013
Pontifica Universidad Católica Argentina 2011 — 2011
Exchange Student, Spanish
The Bolles School 2003 — 2009
High School
Samuelson Law, Technology and Public Policy Clinic January 2015 - Present
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission May 2015 - July 2015
Qualcomm May 2014 - July 2014
CNFA January 2013 - July 2013
Beit Al Karma Consulting May 2012 - December 2012
Burkle Center for International Relations at UCLA October 2010 - June 2011
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) June 2009 - August 2009
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
U.S. Department of State February 2010 - Present
CNFA September 2007 - January 2010
Azerbaijan Rural Enterprise Competitiveness Project February 2005 - July 2007
Pragma Corporation March 2001 - February 2005
Peace Corps 1998 - 2000
Skills
Foreign Policy, Government, International..., Program Management, NGOs, Economic Development, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Policy, Economics, Human Rights, Diplomacy, Intercultural..., International Relations, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Public Policy, Microfinance, Civil Society, Africa, Politics, Rural Development
Education
American University 2002 — 2004
MA, Political Economy
University of Michigan 1994 — 1998
GoalQueste, LLC September 2011 - Present
United Capital Financial Partners, Inc October 2008 - September 2011
Sage Financial Group December 2005 - September 2008
CNFA 1999 - 2005
Peace Corps 1997 - 1999
Skills
Strategic Financial..., Investments, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Business Planning
Education
Boston University 2005 — 2006
Financial Planning
Greenville College 1993 — 1997
Business Administration
PwC June 2014 - Present
PwC August 2011 - June 2014
Millennium Challenge Corporation January 2010 - June 2011
Archer Program 2010 - 2010
CNFA May 2009 - August 2009
E.M. Bossin and Company May 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Program Management, Non-profits, Banking, Visio, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Management Consulting, Process Improvement, Analysis, PowerPoint, Risk Assessment
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2006 — 2010
BBA, Finance, History, International Development
CNFA January 2015 - Present
ACDI/VOCA January 2014 - December 2014
ACDI/VOCA December 2011 - December 2013
Management Systems International September 2011 - December 2011
The Paxton Companies May 2011 - August 2011
Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) July 2009 - June 2011
Service For Peace June 2010 - October 2010
Concern Worldwide February 2010 - April 2010
U.S. Department of Justice August 2008 - December 2009
American University August 2009 - November 2009
Skills
International..., Research, Non-profits, International Relations, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Editing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Qualitative Research, Project Management, Program Budgeting, Program Implementation, Financial Reporting, Nonprofits
Education
Imperial College London 2010 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Anthropology
American University 2007 — 2010
BA, International Studies & Sociology
West Springfield High School 2003 — 2007
Advance Placement High School Diploma
ecovent January 2015 - Present
Startup Institute October 2014 - December 2014
CNFA July 2013 - July 2014
TriggerMail April 2013 - July 2013
UMASS Off-Campus Student Center September 2011 - January 2012
PI Worldwide May 2010 - September 2010
PI Worldwide May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Mandarin, Microsoft Office, Excel, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Economics, Vietnamese, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Time Management, Business Development, CRM, Training, Start-ups, Business Analysis, Databases, Salesforce.com, International Business, Analysis, Nonprofits, Management
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2008 — 2012
BA, Economics
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 2011 — 2011
Certificate, International Business
Shanghai University 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Language Program
Startup Institute
UMass Boston
George Washington University August 2015 - Present
World Resources Institute May 2015 - July 2015
World Resources Institute December 2014 - May 2015
CNFA September 2014 - December 2014
Agnes Scott College January 2013 - April 2014
Meridian Port Services June 2013 - August 2013
Habitat for Humanity International January 2013 - May 2013
Southeastern Museums Conference January 2013 - May 2013
Safmarine July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Data Entry, Editing, Event Planning, Data Analysis, Administrative..., Graphic Design, Teamwork, Analysis
Education
Agnes Scott College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics & Organizational Management
Global AgroEcology Alliance (GAEA) January 2014 - Present
World Agroforestry Centre March 2014 - October 2014
Fundación PROINPA, Bolivia March 2013 - November 2013
Ongoing Personal Research December 2012 - January 2013
Interdisciplinary Land Use and Natural Resource Management Field Course, University of Copenhagen March 2012 - April 2012
ACTED-PSF (Agence d’Aide à la Coopération Technique Et au Développement/ Pharmaciens Sans Frontièrs) January 2011 - July 2011
CASE - Center for Social and Economic Research June 2009 - January 2011
CNFA January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
International..., Sustainable Development, Agriculture, International Relations, Food Security, Qualitative Research, NGOs, Africa, Field Research, Communications, Report Writing, Research, Project Management, Sustainable Agriculture, European Union, Quantitative Research, Participatory Rural..., Nonprofits, Civil Society, Economics, Public Policy, Rural Development, French, Agrarian Diagnostic, Communication, web site development..., Public Speaking
Education
Sup Agro - Montpellier, France (Centre International d'Études Supérieures en Sciences Agronomiques) 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Agricultural Development
University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Life Sciences 2011 — 2013
MSc, Agricultural Development
American University 2005 — 2009
BA, International Service, School of International Service
Sciences Po Paris 2008 — 2008
International Relations, Student Exchange
Jagiellonian University 2007 — 2007
European Studies, Student Exchange
Chop't Creative Salad Company May 2013 - June 2015
Chop't Creative Salad Company September 2010 - May 2013
National Endowment for the Humanities 2010 Summer Institute January 2010 - May 2010
Rival Magazine October 2009 - May 2010
Duke University Press September 2009 - May 2010
CNFA June 2009 - August 2009
The Duke University Chronicle October 2006 - February 2009
The Jersey Journal May 2008 - September 2008
BUST Magazine May 2008 - July 2008
The Jersey Journal June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Ap Style, Copy Editing, Blogging, Newspaper, Journalism, Social Media, Editing, Facebook, News Writing, Press Releases, Editorial, Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, InDesign, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Management, Writing, Social Networking, Newsletters, AP Style
Education
Duke University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics, Policy Journalism and Media Studies
University College London, U. of London 2008 — 2008
Presidential Management Fellows Program March 2015 - Present
Johns Hopkins University SAIS August 2013 - May 2015
U.S. Department of Commerce September 2014 - December 2014
SunEdison June 2014 - August 2014
U.S. Department of Commerce January 2014 - May 2014
Thomson Reuters July 2012 - July 2013
Lawson International January 2012 - June 2012
Southwest Youth Services June 2011 - January 2012
CNFA May 2009 - June 2011
Kiva.org November 2008 - March 2009
Skills
French, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Economic Development, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Policy, Nonprofits, Capacity Building, NGOs, International..., Proposal Writing, Fundraising, International Relations, Public Policy, Program Development, Strategy, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Politics, Africa, Community Development, Training, Program Evaluation, Human Rights, Corporate Social..., Grants, Food Security
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2014 — 2015
Tufts University 2004 — 2008
B.A., International Relations
New York University 2007 — 2007
NYU-in-Paris
National Cathedral School
Diploma
United Nations Foundation September 2014 - Present
United Nations Foundation February 2014 - August 2014
myAgro January 2013 - December 2013
Calvert Social Investment Foundation, Inc June 2012 - December 2012
The Global Poverty Project October 2011 - June 2012
CNFA January 2011 - September 2011
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
International..., Public Policy, Social Media, International Relations, Strategic Communications, Policy, Fundraising, Community Outreach, NGOs, Program Management, Government, Program Development, Research, Leadership, Spanish
Education
Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs
Master's Degree, Government
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2006 — 2010
B.A., Journalism & Mass Communication, Political Science
CNFA January 2015 - Present
Catholic Relief Services November 2013 - December 2014
Peace Corps October 2011 - December 2014
Junior Achievement of Chicago March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
International..., Community Outreach, Budgets, Volunteer Management, Youth Development, Leadership, Qualitative Research, Fundraising, Social Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Program Evaluation, Non-profits, Community Development, Nonprofits, Research, Training, Project Management, Public Speaking
Education
University of California, Riverside 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration- Marketing
Mercedes Parra Foundation June 2010 - Present
ACDI/VOCA February 2013 - June 2014
Catholic Relief Services April 2014 - May 2014
CNFA June 2013 - July 2013
Winrock International September 2009 - March 2013
Lado International College January 2011 - March 2012
National Minority AIDS Council March 2005 - November 2005
Baojing No. 1 Middle School February 2003 - October 2003
Jamaica AIDS Support February 2002 - January 2003
United Nations June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Social Media, Intercultural..., Strategic Planning, Social Entrepreneurship, Politics, International..., International Relations, Gender Equality, Program Development, Capacity Building, Creative Writing, Training, Agribusiness, Public Policy, Marketing, Africa, Community Development, Media Outreach, Program Evaluation, International..., Philanthropy, Organizational..., Public Relations, Government, Public Speaking, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Human Rights, Cooperative Development, Delivering Technical..., Sustainable Development, Workshop Facilitation, Gender Specialist, Policy, Program Management, Qualitative Research, Analysis, Event Management, Corporate Social..., Project Planning, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Grant Writing, Grants, Sustainability, Research, Nonprofits
Education
University of the District of Columbia - The David A. Clarke School of Law 2006 — 2008
Non-Degree, Law
School for International Training 2001 — 2004
Master of Arts (M.A.), International/Global Studies
Clark Atlanta University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Independent March 2015 - Present
Nutrilite / AMWAY Corporation, Inc. October 2006 - March 2015
CNFA June 2006 - June 2006
Pioneer Hi-Bred International/DuPont April 2000 - December 2005
BASF Corporation/Agricultural Chemicals March 1995 - March 2000
CF Industries May 1990 - March 1995
Callahan Seeds April 1987 - April 1990
PPG Industries May 1985 - September 1986
Skills
Agriculture, R&D, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Agronomy, Product Development, Crop Protection, Corn, Horticulture, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetics, Biochemistry, Laboratory, Experimental Design, Agrochemicals, Farms, Cross-functional Team..., Vegetables, Agricultural Research, Statistical Data..., Natural Plant Products, ARM (Agr. Research..., Science
Education
Purdue University 1981 — 1985
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Plant Pathology/Crop Science
University of Kentucky 1976 — 1978
Master's Degree, Crop Science/Seed Science
University of Kentucky 1973 — 1976
BS, Agronomy
Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) July 2015 - Present
CNFA August 2014 - June 2015
CNFA September 2012 - August 2014
IESC - International Executive Service Corps December 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Food Policy, Food Security, Agricultural Markets, Agriculture, International Trade, Rural Development, Economic Development, International Relations, Sustainable Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Program Management, Social Impact, Gender Mainstreaming, International..., Proposal Writing, Private Sector..., Value Chain Analysis, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis
Education
Cornell University 2011 — 2013
MPS, International Agriculture and Rural Development, 4.05
The George Washington University 2005 — 2009
B.A., International Affairs
CNFA February 2015 - Present
USDA- FAS September 2011 - December 2014
Penn State University February 2003 - September 2011
The Ohio State University January 1995 - January 2003
Skills
Government, Program Evaluation, Agriculture, Program Development, Program Management, Management, Community Outreach, Policy, Leadership, International Relations, Capacity Building, Leadership Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational...
Education
The Ohio State University 1991 — 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Mississippi State University 1989 — 1991
Master of Education (MEd), Agricultural and Extension Education
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Forestry
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
The Sustainability Consortium April 2013 - February 2015
INVISTA April 2012 - March 2013
Ulupono Initiative July 2009 - October 2009
Calvert Investments May 2008 - October 2008
The Nature Conservancy April 2007 - August 2007
CNFA 2005 - 2006
Unocal March 2005 - October 2005
Unocal May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Project Management, Sustainability, Corporate Social..., Leadership, Program Management, Grant Administration, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Analysis, Research, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Training, Negotiation, Management, Nonprofits, Climate Change, Environmental Awareness
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Environmental Management
Wake Forest University 1999 — 2003
BA with Honors, Political Science
CEB September 2013 - Present
CEB October 2012 - September 2013
CNFA September 2012 - October 2012
Carriage House Realty January 2011 - August 2012
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce January 2012 - April 2012
Media Trust June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Client Communication, Multitasker, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce.com, Budgets, Outlook, Organizational..., Event Planning, Marketing, Analysis, Sales Operations, Reporting & Analysis, Peer Mentoring, Management Consulting, Property Management, Administrative..., Deltek, Sales, Data Analysis, Strategy, Recruiting, Social Media, Communication, Microsoft Word
Education
Georgetown University 2013 — 2014
School of Continuing Studies, Budget and Finance Certification
The University of Georgia 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Consumer Economics
Richmond, The American International University in London 2011 — 2011
Internship Program, British Life and Culture
World Cocoa Foundation September 2014 - Present
ACDI/VOCA July 2014 - August 2014
ICMA-RC February 2014 - June 2014
Make-A-Wish America June 2013 - January 2014
ACDI/VOCA January 2013 - June 2013
CNFA October 2011 - December 2012
Accountemps August 2009 - September 2010
AOL March 2008 - July 2009
Accountemps October 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Finance, Project Management, Applicant Tracking..., Access, Analysis, Human Resources, Team Building, Onboarding, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Management, Managerial Finance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Sourcing, Leadership, Retail, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Training
Education
Argosy University, Washington DC 2010 — 2013
DBA, Finance
Morgan State University 2005 — 2006
MBA, Finance
Université de Lomé 1992 — 1996
Master, Accounting
International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group November 2014 - Present
Voice of America September 2013 - September 2014
Tropical Disease Institute January 2013 - August 2013
USAID September 2012 - August 2013
UNICEF September 2011 - August 2013
Chemonics International October 2010 - August 2011
Chemonics International December 2009 - August 2011
United Bank Limited July 2008 - July 2009
shARE (Sharing Analysis on Regional Economies)-LUMS April 2007 - July 2008
CNFA August 2007 - August 2007
Skills
International..., Capacity Building, Qualitative Research, Proposal Writing, International Relations, NGOs, Training, Economic Development, Economics, Public Relations, Documentaries, Policy Analysis, Microfinance, Grant Writing, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Social Media, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Press Releases, Policy, Public Awareness, Livelihood Generation, Gender and Development, Communication for..., Organizing conferences..., Entertainment Education, Communication for..., Report Writing, Participatory Visual..., Monitoring and..., Budgeting, International Project..., Surveying, Data Analysis, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Private Sector..., Relationship Management
Education
Ohio University 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Lahore University of Management Sciences 2004 — 2008
BSc (Honors)
Lahore Grammar School, Defence Branch 2002 — 2004
GCE A Levels
World Wildlife Fund September 2014 - Present
World Wildlife Fund August 2013 - Present
Apple October 2012 - February 2014
CNFA March 2013 - August 2013
CNFA January 2013 - March 2013
Northeastern University January 2011 - August 2012
St. Paul's School June 2012 - July 2012
United Nations September 2011 - December 2011
St. Paul's School June 2011 - July 2011
Ecological Society of America January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Social Media, Teaching, Editing, Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Environmental Education, Program Development, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Spanish, Fundraising
Education
George Mason University 2015 — 2018
Master's Degree
Northeastern University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts
Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy October 2014 - Present
Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy August 2013 - October 2014
Boston Public Schools November 2012 - June 2013
Point Hope, Inc. May 2012 - August 2012
Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy March 2012 - May 2012
CNFA September 2008 - July 2011
CNFA September 2007 - December 2007
United States Senate August 2006 - December 2006
Office of John M Tobin, Boston City Councillor January 2005 - July 2005
Education
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University 2011 — 2013
MS, Food Policy & Applied Nutrition
Northeastern University 2003 — 2008
BA, Economics; BA, International Affairs
Intelligence and National Security Alliance May 2015 - Present
Intelligence and National Security Alliance June 2014 - May 2015
Pupatella August 2012 - August 2014
The Henry L. Stimson Center May 2013 - August 2013
CNFA March 2013 - May 2013
Equal Rights Center June 2012 - August 2012
Next Wave Advocacy March 2012 - June 2012
SPARKS August 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Volunteer Management, Editing, Program Development, Grant Writing, Program Management
Education
George Mason University 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Public Policy - Intelligence/National Security Focus
The College of William and Mary 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Université Moulay Ismail Meknès 2010 — 2010
Federal Reserve Board July 2014 - Present
CNFA June 2013 - August 2013
International Rescue Committee November 2012 - April 2013
The Office of Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand September 2011 - December 2011
The Office of Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Russian, SPSS, Editing, Research, International..., Leadership, Proposal Writing, Facebook, Program Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Stata, Writing, Public Speaking, International Relations, Economics, Policy
Education
Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Applied Economics
American University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Magna cum laude, International Studies
The University of Edinburgh 2012 — 2012
Study Abroad, Humanities
Shaker High School 2006 — 2010
Regents Diploma, Advanced Designation
Cliff Ruder November 2011 - Present
Catholic Relief Services July 2014 - September 2014
CNFA September 2012 - January 2013
CNFA August 2012 - September 2012
USAID Iraq IZDIHAR Program January 2006 - January 2008
FDIC 1985 - 1999
Stehlik, Smith, Trustin, Schweer & Ruder 1979 - 1985
Skills
Access to Finance, Rural Finance, Microfinance, Private Sector..., Research, Capacity Building, Commercial Banking, Governance, Risk Assessment, Anti-corruption, International..., Africa, Grants, Government, Proposal Writing, Capacity Development, Public/private..., Technical Assistance, Food Security, Compliance, Credit, Rural Development, Value Chain Analysis, Poverty Reduction, Rural and Ag Finance, Islamic Banking, SME Lending, Conflict, Mortgages, Public Speaking/Training, Civil Society..., Rule of Law, Business/Commercial Law, Local Governance, Marketing and PR, Project Management, Cooperative Development, NGOs, Compliance and Risk..., Cutting Through Red Tape, Regulation and..., Central Banking, Deposit Insurance, Bank Insolvency, Economic Development, Civil Society, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Democracy, Sustainable Development
Education
University of Nebraska College of Law 1976 — 1979
JD, Law
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Composition, Political Science, Philosophy
United Nations Foundation June 2014 - Present
Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves June 2014 - Present
United Nations Foundation October 2013 - June 2014
United Nations Foundation June 2013 - October 2013
CNFA August 2012 - December 2012
BRAC July 2011 - September 2011
Centerlight Health System May 2011 - June 2011
WVBU Radio Station August 2010 - May 2011
Bucknell University July 2010 - December 2010
Sportime June 2006 - August 2010
Education
Bucknell University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History, International Relations
Kanda University of International Studies 2010 — 2010
History
Medical College of Wisconsin 2012 - Present
Runzheimer International 2010 - 2011
Runzheimer International 2008 - 2010
Runzheimer International 2004 - 2008
CNFA 2001 - 2004
Skills
Change Management, Account Management, Program Management, Product Development, Executive Positions, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Management Consulting, Process Improvement, Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Market Research, CRM, Team Building, Business Process..., Strategy, Training, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Vendor Management, Performance Management, Organizational..., Coaching, Business Development, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Integration, IT Management, Consulting, IT Strategy, Team Leadership, Visio, Project Portfolio..., SharePoint, Software Project..., ERP, PMP, Governance, PMO, MS Project, SDLC, Outsourcing, Software Documentation
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA
Schiller International University 1996 — 1999
BA, International Economics
Project Management Institute
PMP (Project Management Professional)
ACDI/VOCA July 2015 - Present
ACDI/VOCA November 2014 - Present
CNFA May 2014 - November 2014
Development Innovations Group May 2014 - May 2014
Development Innovations Group October 2013 - April 2014
IREX February 2014 - February 2014
New Markets Lab September 2013 - October 2013
One Media Player per Teacher May 2013 - May 2013
Better Cotton Initiative August 2012 - January 2013
Freelance October 2009 - December 2012
Skills
Editing, Final Cut Pro, Research, International Relations, Video, Social Media, Blogging, Nonprofits, Interviews, Film, Training, Community Development, Photoshop, Post Production, International Law, International..., Proposal Writing
Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, International Studies and Diplomacy, Merit
University of California, Santa Cruz 2002 — 2006
B.A., Anthropology and Community Studies
Leiden University 2004 — 2004
Anthropology
PYXERA Global November 2014 - January 2015
Roots of Peace October 2013 - May 2014
CNFA September 2012 - March 2013
Mercy Corps March 2011 - June 2012
Action For Enterprise July 2010 - November 2010
DAI December 2008 - July 2010
Peace Corps May 2006 - November 2008
Concern Universal June 2004 - May 2006
Church World Service August 2001 - January 2004
International Donors & Organizations December 1998 - August 2001
Skills
Capacity Building, Value Chain Analysis, Rural Development, Community Economic..., Agriculture, Food Security, Private Sector..., Local Economic..., Agribusiness, Program Management, Technical Training, Community Engagement, Economic Development, NGOs, International..., Strategic Planning, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2005 — 2006
Masters, International Community Economic Development
University of Louisville 1979 — 1984
BA, Business Management & Marketing
City of Portland, Parks and Recreation, Urban Forestry May 2014 - Present
Holualoa Tree Farm December 2007 - Present
US Forest Service March 2015 - May 2015
Virginia Tech August 2012 - May 2014
Virginia Tech August 2011 - August 2012
Conservation International January 2009 - July 2010
CNFA August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Urban Forestry, Agroforestry, Plant Identification, Sustainable Agriculture, Research, Data Analysis, Technology Transfer, Ecology, Natural Resources, Soil Science, Environmental Awareness, Policy, Organic Farming, Sustainable Design, Community Outreach, Sustainable Gardening, Nonprofits, Environmental Science, Grant Writing, Climate Change, Volunteer Management, Proposal Writing, Sustainability
Education
Virginia Tech 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
University of Oregon 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, International Studies
Université Paul Cezanne Aix-Marseille III 2006 — 2006
French politics and foreign policy
USAID July 2014 - Present
International Executive Service Corps (IESC) November 2012 - June 2014
CNFA September 2012 - November 2012
CNFA June 2012 - August 2012
Columbia University - School of Internaitonal and Public Affairs September 2011 - May 2012
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) May 2011 - July 2011
Adjunct Professor Naomi Weinberger, PhD (Columbia University) January 2011 - May 2011
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital March 2008 - June 2010
Santa Monica College July 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Stata, Decision Modeling, Crystal Ball, Crowdflower, Ushahidi, Crisis Mapping, Zotero, EndNote, MEDREC Millennium, Eclypsis Sunrise, Analysis, Windows, Community Outreach, NGOs, Program Management, Human Rights, Public Policy
Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs 2010 — 2012
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Management, Conflict Resolution, International Security Policy
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Middle Eastern and North African Studies
University of Maryland Leadership Institute 2006 — 2006
Santa Monica College
iDE (International Development Enterprises) April 2015 - Present
CNFA July 2011 - Present
iDE (International Development Enterprises) 2015 - 2015
iDE (International Development Enterprises) 2015 - 2015
CNFA January 2011 - July 2011
The StudentCause & Transitions 2010 January 2009 - December 2009
Lambholm South Thoroughbred Horse Farm March 2007 - March 2008
Virgin Islands Sustainable Farm Institute June 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Agriculture, Research, Program Management, Organizational..., Gender Studies, Non-profits, International Relations, International..., Capacity Building, Food Security, NGOs, Program Development, Private Sector..., Program Evaluation, Economic Development, Africa, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Microfinance, Fundraising, Civil Society
Education
University of Denver 2008 — 2010
MA International Development, Specialization in Trade and Agricultural Development
The University of Georgia 2001 — 2006
BA, Anthropology
Mr. Smoothie of CNY, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Morrisville State College January 2001 - Present
Davenport University August 2008 - Present
CNFA May 2010 - Present
ACDI/VOCA July 2011 - July 2011
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship January 2009 - January 2011
Dannible & McKee, LLP March 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Teaching, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Leadership, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Research, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Analysis, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Organizational..., Staff Development, Qualitative Research, Student Development, University Teaching, Management, Adult Education, Distance Learning, Student Affairs, E-Learning, Program Evaluation
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2007
Doctorate, Business Administration
St. John Fisher College 1991 — 1993
MBA, Business and Finance
State University of New York College at Brockport 1990 — 1990
BS, Finance, Minor Economics
World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) January 2015 - Present
Metro Art & Frame September 2012 - Present
International Executive Service Corps (IESC) October 2013 - December 2014
International Executive Service Corps (IESC) February 2013 - October 2013
CNFA August 2011 - August 2012
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI) January 2010 - August 2011
Beverly Stewart May 2007 - January 2010
Skills
International..., NGOs, Capacity Building, Business Development, International Relations, Research, New Business Development, International Project..., Social Media, Program Development, Private Sector..., Proposal Writing, Public/private..., Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Marketing, Economic Development, Technical Assistance, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Economics, Microsoft Excel, Coordination, Recruiting, Project Management, Policy, Program Management, Corporate Social..., Capacity Development, Internet, Non-profits, Value Chain Analysis, Management, Project Planning, International Logistics, Fashion, International Human..., Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Rural Development, Proposal Management, Organizing, Grants, Microfinance, Food Security, Poverty Reduction
Education
The George Washington University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs; International Economics
Chemonics International April 2011 - Present
CNFA March 2009 - April 2011
ACDI/VOCA May 2000 - March 2009
Skills
International..., International Relations, Publicity, Editing, Graphic Design, Research, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Social Media, Marketing Communications
Education
The George Washington University 1999 — 2001
MA, International Affairs
University of Florida 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
Hillsborough High School
Population Services International July 2012 - Present
Development and Training Services January 2011 - July 2012
CNFA July 2010 - January 2011
CNFA October 2009 - June 2010
CNFA April 2007 - September 2009
Neighborhood Restaurant Group 2005 - 2009
Chemonics International August 2006 - April 2007
CNFA May 2006 - July 2006
CNFA January 2006 - May 2006
InterWorks, LLC June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
International..., Program Development, Project Management, Budget, French, Africa, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, NGOs, Economic Development, Program Management, Non-profits, Sustainable Development, Grants, Management, Capacity Development, Budgets, Nonprofits, Technical Assistance, Editing, Employee Training
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2003 — 2005
MFS, French & International Development
Bucknell University 1998 — 2002
BA, French (Econ & Math)
Plano East Senior High School 1996 — 1998
High School Diploma
Knowledge International LLC May 2010 - August 2012
CNFA September 2007 - July 2008
Education
IESE Business School - University of Navarra 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2008 — 2010
Masters, International Economics and Middle East Studies
Purdue University 2002 — 2007
BS and BA, Economics and Political Science
Tetra Tech June 2014 - Present
CNFA March 2011 - May 2014
CNFA September 2007 - March 2011
CNFA July 2006 - September 2007
CNFA March 2004 - July 2006
CNFA March 2000 - March 2004
East-West Management Institute October 1999 - March 2000
Peace Corps 1997 - 1999
Skills
International..., Capacity Building, Food Security, Public/private..., Proposal Writing, Rural Development, Agriculture, Private Sector..., Africa, Value Chain Analysis, Agricultural Input..., Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Machinery, Grants, Capacity Development, Technical Assistance, Program Development, Microfinance, NGOs, Economic Development, International Relations, Civil Society, Program Evaluation, Cooperative Development, Eastern Europe, Humanitarian Assistance, Public-private..., Program Management
Education
UNC-Chapel Hill 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations
CHS May 2015 - Present
CHS Insurance Services January 2009 - April 2015
NetVU 2013 - 2013
CNFA 2008 - 2013
Ag States Group November 2008 - January 2009
VeraSun Energy April 2008 - September 2008
US BioEnergy May 2006 - March 2008
CHS Inc 1991 - 2006
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Growth..., SEC filings, Financial Analysis, Finance, Process redesign, Process Redesign, Insurance, Leadership, Due Diligence, Management, Accounting, Budgets, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, SEC Filings, Risk Management
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2006 — 2010
MBA, Finance
Bethel University 1997 — 2000
Business Management, Accounting
Lutheran World Relief August 2013 - December 2013
CNFA June 2012 - July 2013
USDA-Foreign Ag Service February 2012 - May 2012
Maryland Department of Agriculture September 2011 - January 2012
Baltimore City Department of Planning February 2011 - August 2011
Peace Corps February 2008 - April 2010
Boston Consulting Group October 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Program Management, Policy, Program Development, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Qualitative Research, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Politics, Community Outreach, Sustainability, French, Corporate Social..., Public Speaking
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2010 — 2012
Masters of Public Policy, International Development
McDaniel College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology and Political Science
CNFA May 2014 - Present
Chemonics International June 2011 - April 2014
ECI Find New Markets September 2010 - May 2011
United States Department of Commerce May 2010 - August 2010
Oaktree Capital Management March 2008 - June 2009
US Peace Corps - Mongolia 2005 - 2007
Skills
Non-profits, Project Management, Recruiting, International..., Program Management, Data Analysis, Research, Leadership, Grants, Government, Spanish, International Relations, Fundraising, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Budgets, Management
Education
University of South Carolina - Darla Moore School of Business 2009 — 2011
Int'l MBA, Global Mgmt, Economics, Spanish
California State University-Long Beach 2002 — 2005
BA, English
American Direct Procurement, Inc. December 2008 - Present
CNFA May 1999 - Present
CNFA - Moldova 1999 - 2004
Education
University of Central Arkansas 1977 — 1980
Ball State University July 2015 - Present
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service August 2010 - Present
Duke University 2013 - May 2015
University of North Carolina August 2006 - April 2013
Embassy of Germany February 2005 - June 2006
U.S. Secret Service February 2003 - January 2005
SI International April 2000 - February 2003
TransAtlantic Futures January 1999 - April 2000
CNFA September 1998 - December 1998
Skills
CSS, Teaching, German, Intercultural...
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Germanic Languages and Literature
University of Tübingen 2009 — 2010
Germanistik
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2006 — 2008
MA, Germanic Languages and Literature
Scripps College 1994 — 1998
BA, German Studies, International Relations
Heidelberg University 1997 — 1997
Germanistik
Denver Urban Gardens January 2015 - Present
Denver Urban Gardens January 2009 - January 2015
Partners of the Americas July 2013 - August 2013
CNFA August 2012 - September 2012
Kaiser Permanente May 2009 - August 2012
Denver Urban Gardens February 2006 - January 2009
United States Peace Corps June 2002 - August 2005
Skills
Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Community Development, Grants, Community Organizing, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Environmental Education, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Spanish, French, International..., Urban Agriculture, Agriculture, Food Security, Organic Farming, Farms, Program Management, Research, Training, Blogging, Newsletters, Teaching, International..., NGOs, Youth Development, Public Health, Global Health, Public Policy
Education
Green Mountain College 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.) in Sustainable Food Systems
Espanol Interactivo Language School 2010 — 2012
Spanish
University of Colorado at Denver 2010 — 2012
Community & Behavioral Health, 3.8
Radford University 1996 — 2001
B.S. Geography, B.S. Psychology, Focus- Environmental Studies; Concentrations- Natural Resource Conservation & Wildlife Management
Trinity Health July 2014 - Present
Trinity Health 2012 - 2014
USAA 2004 - 2012
Morgan Stanley 2000 - 2004
Chicago Board of Trade 1997 - 2000
CNFA 1993 - 1997
US Treasury 1990 - 1993
U.S. Department of the Interior 1989 - 1990
Skills
Corporate Communications, Leadership, Brand Development, Marketing, Strategy
Education
Georgetown University
MPP, Public Policy
Marquette University
BA, Journalism
Africa Bridge May 2011 - Present
CNFA June 2010 - August 2010
Bienestar February 2008 - July 2009
United States Peace Corps September 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Program Management, Payroll, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Program Development, Community Development, International..., Youth Development, Grants, Program Evaluation, Community Organizing, Event Planning, Capacity Building, NGOs, Research, Policy Analysis
Education
Portland State University - School of Business 2014 — 2016
Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Accounting
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2011
Master of International Affairs, Economics and Development
Gonzaga University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
USAID/Bureau for Food Security September 2013 - Present
CNFA April 2012 - July 2013
CNFA November 2009 - April 2012
CNFA July 2008 - November 2009
Skills
International..., Rural Development, M&E, Food Security, Capacity Development, Capacity Building, Civil Society, Value Chain Analysis, NGOs, Agriculture, Economic Development, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Private Sector..., Sustainable Agriculture, Policy Analysis, Poverty Reduction, Public/private..., Community Development, Technical Assistance, Program Management
Education
American University 2006 — 2008
MA, International Development
University of Arizona 2001 — 2005
BA, Russian and Slavic Studies, International Development
GRINT 2003 — 2003
The Global Impact Investing Network August 2010 - Present
CNFA October 2008 - August 2010
Reliance Retail June 2007 - August 2007
The Center for Corporate Citizenship February 2003 - February 2006
Marketing and Planning Systems September 2001 - January 2002
Skills
International...
Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government 2006 — 2008
MPP, Public Policy
Brown University 1997 — 2001
ScB, Neuroscience
CNFA February 2009 - Present
Various Companies June 1964 - February 2009
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1960 — 1964
BS, Soil Science
Leidos August 2011 - Present
Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. August 2010 - August 2011
TSI Executive Consulting March 2008 - August 2010
CNFA May 2006 - August 2006
Hanjin Shipping May 2003 - August 2004
AEON September 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Foreign Policy, Intelligence Analysis, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Government, Research, Analysis, DoD, Security Clearance, Counterterrorism, Intelligence, Afghanistan, National Security, Politics, Defense, Program Management
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2004 — 2009
MA, Central Eurasian Studies
Indiana University Bloomington 2004 — 2009
MPA, Program Analysis
Middlebury College 2001 — 2001
Japanese
Grinnell College 1997 — 2001
BA, International Relations
CIEE Prague 2000 — 2000
Czech Studies
Catholic Relief Services March 2014 - June 2015
CNFA November 2012 - June 2013
USDA-Agricultural Research Service May 1985 - May 2012
Skills
Value Chain Analysis, Systems Modeling, Risk Modeling, Statistics, Proposal Writing, Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop, Management, Plant Breeding, Rural Development, Soil, Event Management, Research, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Event Planning
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1976 — 1981
PhD, Plant Sciences
Horace Greeley High School
Horace Greeley High School
LIFECITY LLC July 2014 - Present
Abriendo Mentes November 2013 - May 2014
American University August 2012 - May 2014
CNFA June 2013 - September 2013
Foreign Agricultural Service, United States Department of Agriculture 2010 - August 2012
Garden District Gallery 2009 - 2009
Inlingua - Verona, Italy 2009 - 2009
New Orleans Convention Company, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Skills
International..., Event Planning, Community Development, Spanish, French, Entrepreneurship, Training, Innovative Problem..., Editing, Annual Reports, Operational Efficiency, Start-ups, Government, Efficiency Improvement, Enthusiasm, Organizational..., New Business Development, Instructor-led Training, Creative Strategy, Web Design, Cross-cultural, International Business, Strategic Leadership, Participatory Action..., Videography, Logistics, Brainstorm Facilitation, Innovation, Orientation Programs, Program Management, Agricultural Development, USAID Reporting, Key Performance..., Monitoring and..., Volunteer Management, Social Enterprise, Design Thinking, Strategy, Nonprofits, Corporate Social..., NGOs, Sustainability, Leadership
Education
American University 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Social Enterprise
University of Richmond 2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, French
Ben Franklin High School 2004 — 2008
Trinity Episcopal School 1990 — 2004
Elementary School
Abt Associates November 2013 - Present
The Louis Berger Group September 2010 - October 2013
CNFA June 2010 - August 2010
Visions in Action January 2010 - May 2010
IFPRI September 2009 - November 2009
USAID West Africa June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
International..., Value Chain Analysis, Proposal Writing, Government Procurement, Program Management, Project Management
Education
The George Washington University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, International Relations
Cornell University August 2012 - Present
Catholic Relief Services July 2011 - August 2012
Catholic Relief Services July 2009 - June 2011
Catholic Relief Services March 2008 - June 2009
Catholic Relief Services July 2007 - March 2008
CNFA June 2006 - August 2006
Peace Corps July 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Grants, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Africa, International..., Business Development, Research, Grant Writing, Capacity Building, NGOs, International Relations, Program Evaluation
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2005 — 2007
MA, International Relations
Smith College 1998 — 2002
BA, Mathematics
Cornell University
World Vision US September 2015 - Present
World Vision International June 2012 - Present
World Vision US June 2009 - December 2011
CNFA 2001 - 2004
ACDI/VOCA May 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Capacity Building, NGOs, International..., Community Development, Sustainable Tourism, Social Accountability, Value Chain Development, Political Economy, Economic Development, Food Security, International Relations, Africa, Value Chain Analysis, Rural Development, Management, Grants, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits
Education
Sheffield Hallam University 2007 — 2008
MSC Environmental Management, Sustainable Rural Development, Pro-Poor Tourism
Wakefield District College 1986 — 1988
Calder High School, West Yorkshire 1982 — 1986
CNFA July 2014 - Present
Royal Corp August 2013 - Present
Cumberland Plateau AgroForestry Research May 2013 - Present
Weidemann Associates, A Crown Agents USA Company June 2014 - June 2014
Ecoexpan LLC August 2013 - June 2014
CNFA May 2014 - May 2014
Cooseman's DC September 2013 - January 2014
CNFA March 2013 - April 2013
CNFA January 2013 - February 2013
ACDI-VOCA March 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Fruit, Agriculture, Research, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Forecasting, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Value Chain Analysis, Crop, Food Security, Vegetables, International..., Plant Breeding, Corn, Capacity Building, Rural Development, Soil Science, Greenhouse, Sustainable Agriculture, Private Sector..., Sustainable Development, Poverty Reduction, Farms, Fertilizers, Genetics, Africa, Natural Resource..., Technical Assistance, Public/private..., NGOs, Soil, Climate Change, Proposal Writing, Water, Sustainability, Economics
Education
Capella University 2002 — 2006
Ph.D, Organization and Management, GPA 3.8
Massey University 1997 — 1998
N/A, Plant Science and Horticulture
Imperial College London 1994 — 1997
MSc, Environmental Management
Imperial College London 1993 — 1994
Post-Graduate Diploma, Agricultural Development
University of Missouri-Columbia 1991 — 1993
BS, Agriculture
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) May 2015 - August 2015
The United States Catholic Mission Association May 2015 - June 2015
University of Maryland August 2013 - November 2014
CNFA June 2013 - August 2013
Florida Cooperative Extension, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences/University of Florida August 2010 - June 2012
Northern Nevada International Center May 2010 - August 2010
University of Nevada Reno August 2005 - May 2010
Nevada Department of Education 2007 - 2010
Associated Students of the University of Nevada April 2008 - April 2009
National FFA Organization 2007 - 2007
Skills
Policy Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Economic Development, Technical Writing, Environmental Policy, Stata, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Agriculture, International Trade, Quantitative Research, Multicultural..., Diplomacy, Agricultural Extension, Sociology, Econometrics, Comparative Politics, Foreign Affairs, Political Economy, Organizational..., Priority Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Accountability, Advocacy, Parliamentary Procedure, Communication, Training Facilitation, Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Spanish, Research, Program Development, Analysis, Nonprofits, Community Development, German, International Relations, Proposal Writing, Public Policy, Management, Policy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agricultural Economics
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 2012 — 2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.), International Rural Development
Università di Pisa 2011 — 2012
Master of Science, International Rural Development
École Nationale Supérieure Agronomique de Rennes (Agrocampus Ouest) 2011 — 2012
Masters of Science, International Rural Development
IMRD Erasmus Mundus Consortium of the European Union 2010 — 2012
International Master's of Science, Rural Development
University of Florida 2010 — 2012
Master of Science, Food and Resource Economics
2005 — 2010
Minors, Applied Statistics and Italian Studies
2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs specializing in Law, Diplomacy & Organization with Distinction
2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural & Applied Economics with Distinction
2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, French Language and Literature with Distinction
Independent Contractor September 1977 - Present
ACDI/VOCA September 1999 - April 2012
CNFA January 2009 - April 2011
Versant Strategies January 2009 - January 2011
Cornell University January 1998 - April 1999
Penn State University March 1992 - August 1996
World Learning December 1984 - March 1987
Skills
Agriculture, Food Security, Africa, NGOs, Economic Development, Private Sector..., Sustainable Development, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Natural Resource..., Poverty Reduction
Education
Penn State University 1992 — 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agriculture and Extension Education
The School for International Training 1984 — 1986
Master's degree, International Development Administration and Training for Development
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Art Education
Naval Research Laboratory March 2012 - May 2014
CNFA August 2011 - December 2011
Defense Contract Audit Agency May 2010 - August 2010
Education
George Mason University 2012 — 2013
Certificate, Accounting
Old Dominion University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and International Business
CNFA July 2013 - August 2013
CNFA February 2012 - September 2012
CNFA December 2009 - April 2010
CNFA April 2009 - April 2009
ACDI/VOCA August 2008 - September 2008
USDA - International Programs July 1997 - February 1999
Texas A&M AgriLife February 1980 - February 1999
Clemson University Cooperative Extension April 1974 - April 1978
Peace Corps March 1971 - April 1974
Peace Corps March 1962 - December 1965
Skills
Food Security, Rural Development, International..., Agriculture, Value Chain Analysis, Agribusiness, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Program Management, Research, NGOs, Capacity Building, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Microfinance, Grants, International Relations, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Africa, Sustainable Development, Poverty Reduction, Sustainable Agriculture, Youth Development, Natural Resource..., Economic Development, Public Policy, Staff Development, Private Sector..., Public/private..., Nonprofits, Leadership
Education
Texas A&M University 1965 — 1984
:PhD, Rural Sociology/Youth Development
International Medical Corps August 2015 - Present
OIC International March 2013 - August 2015
CNFA 2012 - 2012
TechnoServe 2010 - 2012
Fintrac Inc 2011 - 2011
TechnoServe 1997 - 2003
Amex Inc. 1996 - 1997
Skills
Analysis, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Value Chain Analysis, International..., Community Development, Sustainable Development, Microfinance, NGOs, Strategic Planning, Food Security, Policy, Program Development, Capacity Building, Program Management, Project Management, Agriculture, Africa, Rural Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Social Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness, Business Strategy, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Research, Proposal Writing
Education
FAO - Intergrated Food Security Phase Classification 2015 — 2015
Certified IPC Analyst
Havard Humanitarian Initiative 2015 — 2015
Certificate, Building Better Response
St. Francis Xavier University 2015 — 2015
Certificate, Community-Based Microfinance for Financial Inclusion
The Open University 2004 — 2005
Certificate, Health and Social Care
University of Bedfordshire 2004 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), With Commendation
University of Ghana 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Agriculture
CNFA January 2012 - May 2012
Heritage Investors October 2010 - December 2011
Navy Child and Youth Programs May 2007 - August 2010
St. Mary's College of Maryland August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Vinyasa, Spanish-speaking, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Editing, Childcare
Education
The University of Montana 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Community Health
St. Mary's College of Maryland 2006 — 2010
B.A., English, International Cultures and Languages: Spanish
RDX September 2013 - Present
CNFA 2006 - 2008
Education
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg