Experience
Democracy International  May 2015 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   February 2015 - February 2015
UNDP  November 2014 - February 2015
Creative Associates International  July 2014 - September 2014
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   November 2012 - September 2013
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)   November 2010 - November 2012
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   April 2008 - April 2010
International Republican Institute  December 2007 - January 2008
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   April 2007 - August 2007
First Berlin Equity Research GmbH   September 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Politics, Editing, Project Management, International..., International Relations, Civil Society, Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, NGOs, Political Science, International Law, Foreign Policy, International..., Proposal Writing, Policy, Diplomacy, Analysis, Governance, Government, Report Writing, Africa, European Union, Research, Leadership, Project Planning, Training, Elections, Program Management, Democracy, Peacebuilding, Conflict, Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian, Refugees, Capacity Development, Technical Assistance, International..., International Security, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Affairs

Education
Universiteit van Amsterdam / University of Amsterdam   2004 — 2007
Masters, Political Science, International Relations, cum laude

San Francisco State University   1988 — 1996
Bachelors, International Relations, Economics, History, cum laude

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   September 2013 - Present
IFES - International Foundation for Electoral Systems   June 2013 - September 2013
Human Rights First  September 2012 - February 2013
Project on Middle East Democracy  May 2012 - September 2012
University of Virginia  2010 - May 2012

Skills
Policy Writing, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Policy, Government, International..., Politics, International Relations, Research, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Editing, Proposal Writing, Middle East, NGOs, Middle Eastern Studies, Democracy, Arabic

Education
University of Virginia   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Near and Middle Eastern Studies

The University of Montana   2005 — 2007

Experience
Tetra Tech, International Development Services  May 2009 - Present
RTI International  April 2007 - April 2009
USAID  February 2001 - April 2007
USAID  2001 - 2007
USAID  2001 - 2007
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   May 1997 - January 2001
University of Florida  1990 - 1996

Skills
International..., Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, Sustainable Development, NGOs, Program Management, Government, Project Management, Analysis, International Project..., Governance, Public Speaking, International Relations, Microsoft Office, Editing, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Research, Policy, Africa, Grants, Democracy, Rule Of Law, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Conflict, Civil Society, Program Evaluation, Economic Development, Rural Development, Human Rights, Anti-corruption, Foreign Policy, Public/private..., Technical Assistance, Public Policy, Community Development

Education
University of Florida   1990 — 1996
Ph.D., Political Science and Government

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   August 2011 - Present
FHI 360  March 2010 - August 2011
The Peres Center for Peace  August 2003 - November 2009

Skills
Managerial Finance, International..., Fundraising, International Relations, Capacity Building, Non-profits, Government, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, NGOs, Grants, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Human Rights

Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business   2013 — 2015
Executive MBA

University of Maryland College Park   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General

University of Maryland College Park   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   May 2014 - Present
American University  December 2010 - Present
Search for Common Ground  November 2010 - January 2011
Institute for Conflict Research   October 2008 - April 2009
Board of Trustees, Wesleyan University   September 2004 - May 2008
Wesleyan University  2004 - 2008

Skills
Project Management, Research, Event Planning, Event Management, Qualitative Research, Project Coordination, Grant Writing, Supervisory Skills, Middle East, Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, Conflict Management, Conflict Analysis, Conflict Transformation, Youth Development, SPSS, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Public Speaking, Government, Conflict, Leadership, Training, Grants, Program Evaluation, International..., International Relations, Intercultural..., Human Rights, Foreign Policy

Education
Queen's University Belfast   2008 — 2009
MA, Comparative Ethnic Conflict Studies

Wesleyan University   2004 — 2008
BA, Government, Sociology

RHAM High School

School for International Training

Experience
Ober Kaler  September 2013 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   April 2008 - September 2013
Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville PC   January 2000 - April 2008

Skills
Contract Management, Program Management, Procurement, Budgets, Project Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, International..., International Relations, Logistics, Operations Management, Policy Analysis, Policy, Nonprofits, Government, Diplomacy, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Proposal Writing, Analysis, Training, Administration, Management, Human Rights, Capacity Building

Education
University of Maryland University College   2004 — 2009
Bachelors, Legal Studies

Experience
Partners for Democratic Change  July 2014 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   May 2007 - July 2014
University Research Co., LLC (URC) & Center for Human Services (CHS)   2006 - 2007
CARE International - Ecuador   2005 - 2006
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   October 2000 - July 2004
Organization for American States   2004 - 2004

Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School   2005 — 2006
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Ohio Wesleyan University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   February 2014 - Present
Cadence Group  December 2013 - December 2013
Cadence Group  August 2013 - September 2013
LAC Group  May 2012 - August 2013
LAC Group  March 2012 - April 2012
LAC Group  October 2011 - February 2012
Aspire Research Group LLC   2009 - 2011
Hillsborough County Public Library   2009 - 2009

Skills
Library, Library Science, Research, Library Management, Metadata, Cataloging, Taxonomy, Collection Development, Knowledge Management, Competitive Intelligence, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Non-profits, Social Media, Social Networking, Online Research, Higher Education, Instruction, Project Management, Blogging, Digitization, Digital Libraries, Electronic Resources, Nonprofits

Education
University of South Florida   2007 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), Library and Information Science

University of South Florida   2001 — 2004
Master of Science (M.S.), Communication Sciences and Disorders

University of Tampa   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication

Academy of the Holy Names   1987 — 1991
College Prep

Experience
Independent Consultant  January 2014 - Present
DAI  April 2013 - May 2014
Independent Consulant  November 2012 - January 2013
DAI  July 2012 - September 2012
DAI  November 2011 - May 2012
DAI  June 2010 - September 2011
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   September 2009 - June 2010
DAI  September 2006 - August 2009
US House of Representatives - Republican Policy Committee   February 2006 - May 2006
Asian Development Bank  August 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Risk Mitigation, Communications..., Elections, Political Science, Grassroots Organizing, GOTV, Political Campaigns, International Relations, Government Relations, Democratization, Issue Advocacy, Democracy, Political Communication, Politics, International..., Lobbying, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Risk Management, Policy, Civil Society, Government, Governmental Affairs, Proposal Writing, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Program Management, Human Rights, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Governance, Grants, Diplomacy, International..., Africa, Political Risk Analysis, Workforce Development

Education
University of North Carolina   1981 — 1983
BA, Political Science; International Affairs

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga   1974 — 1976

Chattanooga High School   1971 — 1974

Experience
Partners for Democratic Change  April 2015 - Present
Self Employed  November 2014 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   March 2014 - August 2014
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   December 2012 - August 2014
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   March 2011 - December 2012
The Washington Institute For Near East Policy  January 2011 - March 2011
Center for the National Interest (former The Nixon Center)   September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democracy, International..., Proposal Writing, Elections, Political Science, Program Management, Human Rights, Civil Society, Politics, Research, Qualitative Research, Editing, Program Evaluation, Non-profits, Nonprofits

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2014 — 2015
MSc in Globalisation and Development

University of Mary Washington   2007 — 2010
BA in Political Science, Middle East Studies

Experience
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   February 2007 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   July 2005 - January 2007
National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education   November 2002 - January 2005

Skills
International..., Analysis, NGOs, Nonprofits, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Federal Grants..., Code of Federal..., Auditing, Internal Controls, Compliance, Technical Assistance, International Grantee...

Education
University of Maryland University College   2007 — 2010
Master’s Degree, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)

University of Maryland University College   2007 — 2009
Master’s Degree, Master of Science in Finance

University of Maryland, University College   1996 — 2000
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management

Federal Government Girls College Bauchi   1986 — 1992
High School

Experience
USAID DCHA/OTI   February 2014 - Present
The Asia Foundation  January 2013 - November 2013
United States Institute for Peace   July 2013 - August 2013
Management Systems International  June 2011 - September 2011
Internews Network  April 2011 - July 2011
Berlitz  June 2011 - June 2011
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   December 2010 - December 2010
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   September 2010 - December 2010
Internews Network  March 2010 - June 2010
United Nations Development Programme  June 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Civic Education, Afghanistan, Program Development, Local Government, Civil Society, International..., Democracy, Community Outreach, Elections, Technical Assistance, Politics, International Relations, Foreign Policy, NGOs, Governance, Policy, Grant Writing, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, Human Rights, Government, Grants, Conflict, Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Peacebuilding, Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian

Education
SIT Graduate Institute   2012 — 2013
Masters, Sustainable Development

The College of Wooster   1996 — 1996
BA, Religious Studies and Art History

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   July 2013 - Present
Naval Postgraduate School  July 2012 - Present
United States New Zealand Council   April 2013 - July 2013
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade  November 2006 - December 2010
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   2005 - 2006

Skills
Democratization, International Relations, International..., Civil Society, Political Science, Rule Of Law, Human Rights, Politics, Capacity Building, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Conflict, International Law, Research, International Security, Government, Public Policy, Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Public Diplomacy, International..., Analysis, Program Evaluation, Economic Development, Policy, Program Management, Qualitative Research

Education
University of London / London School of Economics and Political Science   2012 — 2013
Diploma for Graduates in International Development, International Development

University of Canterbury   2003 — 2003
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Medical Law, Bioethics, First Class Honours

University of Canterbury   1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Laws, Law, Philosophy

Experience
BayFirst Solutions LLC  April 2015 - Present
Best Value Technology Incorporated  January 2015 - April 2015
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   January 2014 - May 2014
Jezic Krum & Moyse LLC  December 2009 - June 2013

Skills
Legal Writing, Translation, Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Lexis, Human Rights, Pleadings, Document Drafting, Trials, Civil Litigation, Courts, Family Law, Corporate Law, Litigation, International Relations, Spanish, Research, Leadership, International..., Appeals, Mediation, Criminal Law, LexisNexis

Education
Trinity University-Washington   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

University of Virginia   2013 — 2013
Semester at Sea

Experience
International IDEA  June 2015 - Present
IREX  August 2014 - May 2015
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   July 2013 - July 2014
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   July 2013 - August 2013
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   April 2012 - July 2013
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   October 2010 - April 2012
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   May 2010 - January 2011
UNOPS  June 2008 - September 2009
The Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for Dialogue between Cultures   September 2005 - June 2008
European Commission  June 2004 - September 2005

Skills
Human Rights, Democratization, Democracy Promotion, Governance, Elections, Civic Engagement, Civic Education, Voter Education, Decentralization, Civil Society, Civil Society..., Youth Engagement, Youth Programs, Gender Mainstreaming, Women's Issues, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Diplomacy, Conflict Resolution, Conflict Prevention, MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Country Managers, Field Work, Team Management, Networking, Strategic Planning, Partnership-building, Program Development, Risk Assessment, Needs Analysis, Program Management, Grant Monitoring, Grant Administration, Performance Reporting, Financial Reporting, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Reporting & Analysis, Political Reporting, Capacity Building, Public Outreach, Media Relations, Donor Engagement, Business Development, Fundraising, Financial Regulation, Procurement, Contract Negotiation

Education
Institut d'Etudes politiques de Bordeaux   1994 — 1997
Master of Political Science (major "Politics and Sociology"), Political Science and Government

Universidad de Granada   1997 — 1998
European Union's Erasmus Program, International Relations and Affairs

Université Michel de Montaigne (Bordeaux 3)   1993 — 1994
Bachelor Degree (1st year), Philosophy

Jean Dautet High School (la Rochelle)   1992 — 1993
Baccalaureate, Mathematics

Professional trainings   2001 — 2014

Experience
GTTx   August 2008 - Present
DC Republican Party   January 2013 - Present
BehaviorMatrix  January 2014 - July 2014
Tim Day for DC   January 2012 - June 2012
DC Republican Party   1992 - 2012
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   2011 - 2011
Aristotle  2004 - 2008
Aristotle International, Inc.   March 2004 - May 2007
Winning Connections  1998 - 2004
LexisNexis  1996 - 1998

Skills
Political Campaigns, Politics, Social Media, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Research, Program Management, Government, Fundraising, Budgets, Social Networking, Non-profits, Project Management, Public Affairs, Analytics, Business Analysis, Consulting, Database Admin, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, International Relations, Campaigns, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Training, Community Development, Speech Writing, International..., Strategy, Recruiting, Databases, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Database Design, Public Relations, Data Mining, Big Data, Business Intelligence, CRM, Governance, Networking, Database Administration, Cloud Computing, Management Consulting

Education
Texas Christian University   1977 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science

Texas Christian University   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science

Experience
The University of Arizona  August 2010 - August 2015
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   2014 - 2014
Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute   January 2010 - August 2010
Language Link Russia  August 2008 - June 2009
University of Wisconsin Foundation  2005 - 2008

Skills
English, University Teaching, Higher Education, Research, ESL, Intercultural..., Editing, Grant Writing

Education
University of Arizona   2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science (Comparative Politics and International Relations

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Russian Language

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   June 2012 - Present

Skills
Analysis, International..., Budgets, International Relations, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Economics, Nonprofits, Research, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Policy, Managerial Finance, Policy Analysis, Training

Education
University of Maryland University College   2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Financial Management Services

Experience
EF Academy  August 2015 - Present
EF Education First  May 2014 - August 2015
Seton Hall University  January 2010 - January 2015
Seton Hall University College of Education and Human Services   September 2006 - December 2009
UNDP  August 2005 - August 2006
United Nations  January 2005 - June 2005
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   February 2003 - June 2005
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   October 2001 - August 2002

Skills
Educational Leadership, International Education, Student Affairs, Adult Education, ESL, Civic Education, Study Abroad Programs, Diplomacy, Multicultural..., Conflict Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Report Writing, Grant Writing, News Writing, Academic Writing, Editing, Qualitative Research, Event Planning, Online Publishing, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Research, Teaching, International Relations

Education
Seton Hall University   2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education Leadership Management and Policy

School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University   2006 — 2008
Master of Arts, Diplomacy and International Relations

David Aghmashenebeli University of Georgia   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Experience
World Vision  July 2015 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   July 2014 - July 2015
MEDAIR secondment to UNICEF   January 2013 - June 2014
MEDAIR  March 2011 - March 2012
International Justice Mission  September 2009 - February 2011
International Justice Mission  September 2008 - September 2009
International Justice Mission  January 2008 - July 2008
UK Ministry of Defence  October 2004 - July 2007

Skills
International..., International Relations, International Human..., Humanitarian Assistance, Rule Of Law, Program Management, Humanitarian, Leadership, Capacity Building, Interagency Coordination, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Human Rights, Research, International..., Campaign Management, Non-profits, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Volunteer Management, Strategic Leadership, Portfolio Management, NGOs, Nonprofits, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Electoral Politics, Election Law, Democracy, Governance, Disaster Response, Disaster Recovery, Strategic Planning, Civil Society, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Government, Program Development, Policy, Management, Program Evaluation, Grants, Project Management, Public Policy, Politics

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
MSc, Public Policy & Management

University of Bristol
BSc (Hons), Politics & Sociology

Experience
Workplaces and Virtual Environments Lab   February 2015 - Present
George Washington Summer and Conference Housing   January 2015 - Present
George Washington University  May 2014 - August 2014
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   May 2014 - August 2014
Neuroscience of Language Lab   January 2014 - May 2014
The George Washington University  August 2013 - May 2014
Starbucks Coffee, Gelman Library   August 2012 - May 2014
CentroNia Bilingual School   January 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Administrative..., Travel Arrangements, Research, Matlab, Communication, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Human Computer..., Psychology, Organizational..., Statistics, Calculus, Spanish

Education
The George Washington University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology; Industrial and Organizational Psychology & Organizational Sciences

UCL
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, Study Abroad Student

Experience
Optimo Social Marketing   January 2010 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   April 2012 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   February 2008 - April 2012
K12 inc  June 2006 - February 2008

Skills
SEO, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Web Analytics, Blogging, Process Improvement, Social Media, Facebook, SharePoint, Project Management, Online Marketing, Training, Active Directory, Group Policy, Marketing, Web Development, Mobile Marketing, Windows Server, System Migration, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Web Marketing, Windows 7 Migration, SEO Audits, Inbound Lead Generation, Inbound Marketing, Business Strategy, Small Business Marketing, Office 365, Technical Support, Sales, Strategy, System Administration, E-commerce, Photoshop, WordPress, Networking, Organizational..., Google Analytics, Team Leadership, Content Strategy, CMS, Direct Marketing, Social Networking, Lead Generation, Landing Page..., CRM Integration, Marketing Automation

Education
Virginia College-Birmingham   2009 — 2012
BA, Managment Information Systems

Northern Virginia Community College   2004 — 2005
Network Administration

Politécnico Grancolombiano   2000 — 2002
Audiovisual Media

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   October 2014 - Present
Various  February 2014 - October 2014
Rare  October 2013 - February 2014
Relief International  March 2011 - September 2013
Grameen Foundation  November 2009 - February 2011
The World Bank  April 2007 - June 2009
The World Bank  March 2004 - March 2007
United Nations  August 2003 - February 2004
International Telecommunication Union  January 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Human Resources, Onboarding, Project Planning, Performance Management, Proposal Writing, Employee Relations, Policy, Organizational..., Recruiting, Analysis, HRIS, Talent Management, International..., Temporary Placement, Nonprofits, Human Resources,..., Translation and..., Interviews, Administration, Management, Leadership, Networking

Education
NYIT   2006 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services

Al-Mustansirya University, College of Arts, Translation Department   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Language Interpretation and Translation

Experience
International Republican Institute  February 2004 - July 2004
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   September 2000 - December 2000
International Republican Institute  1994 - 1999
US Agency for International Development  1989 - 1994
Bush - Quayle Campaign   1987 - 1989
Quaker Oats  1986 - 1986

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1982 — 1986
B.S., Advertising, College of Communications

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)   September 2015 - Present
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)   September 2015 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   March 2011 - September 2015
Academy for Educational Development  February 2009 - February 2011
Research Triangle Institute  March 2006 - February 2009
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   July 2003 - March 2006
U.S. Department of Commerce   July 2002 - July 2003
Peace Corps  May 1998 - July 2002
USAID  September 1987 - May 1998

Skills
Policy, International..., Procurement, Grants, Government Contracting, Capacity Building, Government, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Program Management, NGOs, Economic Development, International Relations, Community Development, Fundraising, Training, Program Evaluation, Humanitarian Assistance, Africa, Leadership, Community Outreach, European Union, Program Development, Microfinance, Qualitative Research, Contract Management, Nonprofits, Civil Society, Foreign Policy, Government Procurement, Grant Writing, Report Writing, Research, Sustainable Development, Capacity Development, Human Rights, Public/private..., Corporate Social..., Strategic Planning, Diplomacy, Social Entrepreneurship, Political Science, Humanitarian, Workshop Facilitation, Public Policy, Analysis, Strategy, Rural Development, Governance, Politics

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1983 — 1984
MBA - Int'l, Marketing/Middle East

University of Arizona   1982 — 1983
MA, Middle East Studies

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   August 2015 - Present
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)   December 2013 - August 2015
International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)   October 2011 - December 2013
ABA Rule of Law Initiative   June 2008 - October 2011
Social Impact  January 2006 - May 2008
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)   2003 - 2006
National Democratic Institute  September 1998 - August 2000
National Democratic Institute  January 1996 - September 1998

Skills
International..., Capacity Building, Democracy, NGOs, Civil Society, Policy Analysis, Rule Of Law, International Relations, Africa, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Human Rights, Proposal Writing, Foreign Policy, Capacity Development, Program Management, Grants, Program Development, Government, Politics, Report Writing, Elections, Governance, Economic Development, Public/private..., Policy, Diplomacy, Technical Assistance, Peacebuilding, Humanitarian Assistance, Conflict, Community Development, International Project..., International..., Qualitative Research

Education
University of California, Irvine   2000 — 2003
Masters, Political Science

University of California, San Diego   1991 — 1995
BA, Political Science and French Lit

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   March 2015 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   May 2013 - February 2015
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   April 2012 - May 2013
Bridging the Divide   September 2010 - April 2012
IJMA3 - The Arab ICT Organization   September 2007 - August 2010
Mercy Corps  August 2004 - August 2007
Mercy Corps  August 2001 - August 2004

Skills
International..., Non-profits, Capacity Building, NGOs, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Civil Society, Grants, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Community Development, Government, Human Rights, Organizational..., Policy Analysis, Project Planning, Fundraising, Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian, Research, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Economic Development, Technical Assistance

Education
The University of Manchester   2007 — 2008
MSc, Information and Communication Technology for Development

University of Oregon   1995 — 1999
BA, International Studies, German

Experience
Save a Child's Heart  2008 - Present
Anti-Defamation League  2005 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   1998 - Present
IFES  1998 - Present
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)   1996 - Present
USAid, and others   1992 - Present
Avalon Foundation   2009 - 2011
NCSJ, advocates for the Jewish communities in the Former Soviet Union   2006 - 2008
Politics Inc.   January 1990 - December 1996
The Kamber Group  1980 - 1996

Skills
Political Science, Public Policy, International..., Conflict, Civil Society, Foreign Policy, Non-profits, Politics, Diplomacy, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Human Rights, Fundraising, NGOs, Governance, Capacity Building, International Security, Volunteer Management, Elections, Government, Political Campaigns, Political Risk Analysis, Peacebuilding, Policy, Foreign Affairs, Community Outreach, Democracy, International..., Community Development, Africa, Economic Development, Capacity Development, Grants, Program Evaluation, Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian, Technical Assistance, European Union, Political Communication, Strategic Communications, Political Consulting

Education
Smith College   1955 — 1959
BA, Political Science

Woodrow Wilson in Washington, DC

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   April 2015 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   June 2013 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   April 2012 - May 2013
Egyptian Association for Community Participation Enhancement (EACPE)   2011 - 2011
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace  2010 - 2011
Middle East and Islamic Studies Program, SFSU   2008 - 2010
San Francisco State University  2008 - 2009

Skills
Arabic, Political Science, Elections, Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Human Rights, International..., Civil Society, NGOs, Democracy, Research, Public Policy, Politics, Program Evaluation, Capacity Building

Education
San Francisco State University
MA, Political Science

University of California, Berkeley
BA, Middle Eastern Studies

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   2013 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   2011 - 2013
Relief International  2005 - 2010

Skills
International..., Capacity Building, NGOs, Policy, Organizational..., Humanitarian Assistance, Humanitarian, Proposal Writing, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Diplomacy, Nonprofits, International..., Africa, Civil Society, Foreign Policy, Program Management, Report Writing, Government, Grants, Corporate Social..., Training

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D., South Asian Studies

The University of Texas at Austin
M.A., Cultural Anthropology

Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music
B.A., Ethnomusicology

United World College of the Adriatic
International Baccalaureate

Experience
Sunlight Foundation  September 2011 - Present
FairVote  March 2008 - January 2011
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   December 2007 - March 2008
Citizens Union  April 2005 - September 2006
New Voters Project  August 2004 - December 2004
New York State Assembly  January 2003 - September 2003

Skills
Policy Analysis, Politics, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Research, International..., Grant Writing, Fundraising, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Political Science, Editing, Social Media, Policy, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, NGOs

Education
UCL   2006 — 2007
MSc, Democracy and Democratisation

Mount Holyoke College   2000 — 2004
BA, Politics

Experience
University of Connecticut  January 2010 - May 2012
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   February 2006 - August 2006
Health Institution   August 2005 - January 2006
San Francis   2005 - 2005
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences   December 1997 - May 2003
International Committee of the Red Cross  August 1995 - December 2000
international committe of the red cross   1995 - 2000

Skills
Research, Teaching, Writing, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Learning Management..., Multimedia, Public Health, Social Services, Nursing, SPSS, Mental Health, Nonprofits, Psychology, Qualitative Research, Healthcare Management, Learning Management..., Clinical Research, Healthcare

Education
The University of Connecticut   2006 — 2012

University of Hartford   2003 — 2005
Master's degree

Experience
The Emergence Group in Tajikistan   November 2011 - Present
UNDP Tajikistan   April 2011 - October 2011
Urban Institute Tajikistan   January 2006 - June 2009
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   December 2004 - December 2006
CARE International in Tajikistan   2001 - 2003

Skills
Strong goal orientation., Love to work in the..., Open to new fields., Capacity Building, Civil Society, Local Government, Policy Analysis, Community Development, International..., NGOs, Grant Writing, Policy, Program Management, Analysis, Program Evaluation, Training, Governance, International Relations, Emergency Management, Technical Assistance, Organizational..., Grants

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2010

Hyderabad Central University   1999 — 2001
MA in Sociology, Sociolgy, Gender, Development courses

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   May 2012 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   May 2011 - April 2012
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   April 2008 - April 2011
Institute of International Education - International Human Rights Internship Program (IHRIP)   September 2002 - March 2008

Skills
International..., Capacity Building, NGOs, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Grants, Human Rights, Community Development, Non-profits, Civil Society, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Africa, Democracy, Governance, Technical Assistance, Grant Writing, Humanitarian Assistance, International Human..., Nonprofits

Education
The George Washington University   2003 — 2005
Master's Degree, Development Anthropology

The College of William and Mary   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Experience
Rare  April 2014 - June 2014
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   October 2004 - August 2012

Skills
International Relations, Policy, Capacity Building, Organizational..., Elections, Democracy, International..., Civil Society

Education
University of Maryland College Park
HR Management/ International Business, HR/International Business

Experience
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   November 2011 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   April 2008 - November 2011
Children's National Medical Center  September 2006 - April 2008
National Children's Center  December 2004 - September 2006
Dan Ryan Builders  September 2001 - December 2004

Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Policy, Performance Management, Organizational..., Human Resources, HRIS, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Conflict Resolution, Training, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Employee Engagement, Management, Screening, Employment Law, Leadership Development, Training Delivery, Proposal Writing, New Hire Orientations, Workshop Facilitation, Payroll, Coaching, Sourcing, Performance Appraisal, HR Consulting, Interviews, Organizational..., Leadership, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Budgets, Succession Planning, Job Descriptions, Benefits Administration, Organizational Design, Deferred Compensation, Talent Acquisition, FMLA, Executive Coaching, Administration, Career Development

Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Master Degree, Organizational Leadership

University of MD-University College
Bachelors of Science, Human Resource Management

Experience
Consultant  March 2013 - Present
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   November 2003 - March 2013

Skills
International..., Democracy, Elections, NGOs, Civil Society, Conflict, Training, Qualitative Research, Proposal Writing, Human Rights, Democratization, Capacity Building, Rule Of Law, Capacity Development, Conflict Analysis

Education
The George Washington University   2001 — 2003
Master's Degree, International Relations and Affairs

University of TN - Knoxville   1994 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations and History

Experience
ConAgra Foods  April 2014 - Present
Yahoo  September 2013 - February 2014
MEP  September 2011 - February 2013
Counterpart International  August 2009 - June 2010
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   June 2006 - August 2009
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems   February 2003 - June 2006
Concern Worldwide  March 2002 - January 2003

Skills
Project Management, Budgets, Program Management, Auditing, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Public Speaking, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Cash Management, Research, Management, Microsoft Excel, Finance

Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha   2015 — 2017
Master of Science (MS) Urban Studies, Urban Studies/Affairs

Preston University   2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, 3.5 GPA