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USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service Employees
C.F. GRASS CONSULTING/GRASS COMPANIES August 1999 - Present
Grass Farms & Foods 1995 - 2012
Pfizer Animal Health 1996 - 1999
Doane Marketing Research 1993 - 1996
USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service 1992 - 1993
Skills
Market Research, Animal Health, Agriculture, Vaccines, Marketing Strategy, Agribusiness, Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary Medicine, Market Planning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, Product Development, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Lifesciences, Veterinary, Business Planning, Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Life Sciences
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
MS, BS, Ag Econ
U.S. Chamber of Commerce August 2011 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service September 2010 - September 2011
General Services Administration September 2009 - September 2010
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, General Jurisdiction Division, February 2008 - May 2008
Skills
International Trade, Regulatory Affairs, Policy Analysis, Regulatory Analysis, Regulations, European Union, Analysis, Free Trade Agreements, International Standards, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Management, Regulatory Submissions, International, International Trade Law, Administrative Law, Legislative Research, Public Administration, Corporate Law, Foreign Policy, International Business, International Economics, Economic Development, Legal Compliance, Political Science, Public Affairs, Federal Government, Public/private..., Politics, Economics, Investments, Latin America, Trade Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, International..., Strategy, International Law, Technical Barriers to..., Data Privacy, Cross-Border Data Flows, Policy, Safe Harbor, Public Policy
Education
University of Miami School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
U-Swirl International Inc. July 2014 - Present
Charitable Success Consulting December 2012 - Present
Aya Translation 2012 - 2014
USDA-NRCS November 1993 - July 2011
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service 2008 - 2011
Skills
Grant Research, Grant Seeking, Grant Management, Non-profits, Research, Grants, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Environmental Education, Program Evaluation, Sustainability, Teaching, Technical Writing, Program Management, Ecology, Proposal Writing, Data Collection, Policy, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Capacity Building, GIS, Environmental Awareness, International..., Project Management, Community Development, Public Relations, Government, Program Development, Conservation Issues, Analysis, Volunteer Management, Agriculture, Environmental Policy, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Editing, Policy Analysis, Natural Resource..., Public Speaking, Budgets, Report Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Water Quality, Leadership, GiftMaker Pro, Case Statements, Nonprofits, BSR Advance
Education
Humboldt State University 1975 — 1977
BS, Range Management, 3.27
Abbott June 2014 - Present
Leprino Foods Company December 2013 - June 2014
Leprino Foods October 2010 - December 2013
American Farm Bureau Federation September 2007 - October 2010
American Farm Bureau Federation January 2007 - September 2007
Office of Sen. Mike DeWine 2006 - 2006
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
International Trade, Forecasting, Agribusiness, International Economics, Farms, Market Analysis, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Commodity Risk..., International Business, Commodity, Microeconomics, Statistics, Economic Policy, Legislation, Agricultural Policy, Dairy Products, Commodity Markets, Market Research, Strategy, Economic Modeling, Hedging, Pricing, Organizational..., Dairy Procurement, Dairy, Policy, Politics
Education
The Ohio State University 2004 — 2007
M.S., Agricultural Economics
The Ohio State University 2000 — 2004
B.S., Agribusiness & Applied Economics
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
SVB Financial Group June 2011 - Present
Bay Area Council January 2010 - May 2011
Bay Area Council Economic Institute June 2008 - May 2011
Bay Area Council June 2008 - December 2009
National Renewable Energy Laboratory June 2007 - August 2007
California Public Utilities Commission August 2006 - May 2007
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service September 2005 - February 2006
University of Missouri 2005 - 2005
Skills
Strategy, Public Policy, Economics, Research, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Business Development, Venture Capital, Management Consulting, Marketing Communications, Energy Policy, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Climate Change, Analysis, Policy, Fundraising, Public Relations, Event Planning, Finance, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Leadership, Program Management, Government, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Community Outreach, Social Media, Cleantech, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Business Planning, Market Research, Executive Management, Start-ups
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
MS, Energy & Resources
University of Missouri-Columbia 2001 — 2005
BS, Agricultural Economics
Wuhan University
Independent Consultant June 2013 - Present
Sarah Cole Kammerer Photography September 2011 - Present
Ekjut India August 2012 - May 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago September 2010 - June 2012
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP March 2008 - July 2010
Street Soccer USA February 2009 - December 2009
Romney for President, Inc. February 2007 - February 2008
U.S. House of Representatives August 2005 - April 2007
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service May 2004 - August 2004
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2010 — 2012
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Virginia Tech 2001 — 2004
BA, Political Science
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service September 2010 - Present
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service June 2011 - November 2011
Accenture National Security Services March 2010 - September 2010
CACI October 2009 - February 2010
USAF March 2007 - October 2009
Skills
DoD, Defense, Compliance, Internal Controls, Security Clearance, Financial Statements, Government, Federal Government, Process Improvement, Budgets, Analysis, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Managerial Finance, SharePoint, Financial Reporting, Project Planning, Security, Strategic Planning, Government Contracting, Financial Analysis, Air Force, Supervisory Skills, System Administration, Leadership Development, Military, Contract Management, Training, Accounting, Leadership, Information Assurance, Integration, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Access, National Security, Military Operations, Intelligence, Business Process..., Auditing, Command, Governance, Finance, Data Analysis, Resource Management, Operations Management, Administration, Management Consulting, Government Procurement, Software Documentation
Education
Cameron University 2001 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Strayer University (VA) 1994 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree
VCMI - Victory Bible College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree
VCMI - Victory Bible College 2010 — 2013
Associate's Degree
Community College of the Air Force 1986 — 1997
Associate's Degree
Akridge September 2012 - September 2013
The Beaute Agency January 2008 - September 2012
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Data Analysis, Training, Editing, Social Media
Education
Syracuse University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
University of Dar es Salaam 2005 — 2006
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service February 2013 - Present
CRDF Global October 2012 - February 2013
USAID Bureau for Africa June 2012 - October 2012
National Democratic Institute (NDI) March 2012 - June 2012
Global Compliance April 2011 - August 2011
United States Peace Corps September 2008 - December 2010
BAI Inc April 2007 - August 2008
Technical Analysis Center February 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Peacebuilding, International..., International Relations, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Governance, Public Policy, Capacity Building, Policy, Research, Program Evaluation, Human Rights, NGOs, Proposal Writing
Education
George Mason School of Public Policy 2011 — 2013
Masters of Science, Peace Operations, Graduate
Mary Washington College 2001 — 2005
B.A., International Relations
Missile Defense Agency October 2010 - October 2012
USDA -Foreign Agricultural Service January 2010 - October 2010
U.S. Department of State May 2008 - August 2008
Hagerty Consulting 2005 - 2006
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2007 — 2009
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs 2007 — 2009
NYU 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics and Economics
USDA/ Foreign Agricultural Service June 2013 - Present
Three Springs Fruit Farm August 2012 - March 2013
University of Pittsburgh/ Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence July 2011 - January 2012
Penn State University January 2009 - July 2011
Cohen Produce Marketing August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Agriculture, Economic Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Farms, Strategic Planning, Management, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Marketing, Public Speaking, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Research
Education
Penn State University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Agribusiness Management
Trinity Area High School 2000 — 2004
U.S. Department of Energy 2009 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 1997 - 2009
Peace Corps 1988 - 1999
UN World Food Programme 1994 - 1996
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA 1990 - 1993
Skills
Government, Policy, International Relations, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, International..., Economic Development, Media Relations, Energy, Renewable Energy, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Strategy, Diplomacy, Program Management, Research
Education
Stanford University 1983 — 1986
MA, BA, economics, political science, international development, food security
Wellesley College
work toward BA - transferred
Cargill February 2015 - Present
Cargill March 2013 - February 2015
Cargill July 2012 - March 2013
Cargill October 2011 - July 2012
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service July 2010 - September 2010
Office of U.S. Senator Sam Brownback May 2008 - September 2009
Inter-American Investment Corporation June 2007 - August 2007
Syngenta Seeds June 2006 - August 2006
R.J. O'Brien May 2005 - June 2005
Education
University of Oxford 2010 — 2011
MSc, Economic and Social History
University of Oxford 2009 — 2010
MSc, Latin American Studies
Kansas State University 2004 — 2008
BA, International Agribusiness
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service August 2011 - March 2012
Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington August 2010 - April 2011
US Peace Corps (Cameroon) June 2008 - November 2010
ElderHealth January 2008 - June 2008
Fulbright Program September 2002 - June 2005
Skills
International..., Policy Analysis, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, NGOs, Policy, Economics, Program Management, Africa, French, Editing, Statistics, Teaching, Microfinance, Civil Society, Strategy, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Capacity Building, Economic Development, Program Development, Research, Global Health, Grants, Rural Development, Politics, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, Proposal Writing, Public Health, Intercultural..., Youth Development, Human Rights, Leadership, Foreign Policy, Political Science, History, Public Administration, Stata, Environmental Policy, Report Writing, International Education, Government, Fundraising, Reproductive Health
Education
University of Washington 2007 — 2011
MPA, International NGO Development
Williams College 1998 — 2002
B.A., Anthropology and African/Middle-Eastern Studies
The American University in Cairo 2000 — 2001
Non-Degree Student, Year Abroad Student
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) August 2015 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service - Office of Agreements and Scientific Affairs October 2014 - Present
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service - Office of Global Analysis September 2012 - Present
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)-Office of Global Analysis April 2011 - September 2012
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)-Office of Global Analysis October 2010 - April 2011
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service - Agricultural Trade Office May 2010 - August 2010
United States House of Representatives January 2010 - May 2010
USDA - Agricultural Marketing Service - Market News October 2009 - December 2009
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service June 2009 - August 2009
USDA- APHIS - Plant, Protection and Quarantine January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Government, Spanish, Policy, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Management Consulting, Program Management, Analysis, Economics
Education
George Mason University 2010 — 2012
Master's Degree, International Commerce and Policy
California State University, Fresno 2006 — 2010
Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Trade and Policy
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service July 2012 - Present
Johns Hopkins Innovation Factory June 2014 - Present
Skills
Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Project Management, PowerPoint, Economics, Non-profits, Program Management, Budgets, Analysis, Policy, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, International..., Fundraising, Strategy, Data Analysis, Government, Proposal Writing, International Relations
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Illinois at Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Finance, Art History
George Washington University January 2014 - Present
Phoenix Children's Hospital November 2012 - January 2014
TGen June 2008 - October 2012
Arizona State University 2006 - 2008
Arizona State University 2004 - 2005
Phoenix Art Museum 2001 - 2004
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service 1988 - 1996
Skills
research administration, Grant Writing, Grant Management, Economic Development, Contract Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Research, Fundraising, Non-profits, Data Analysis, Lifesciences, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Program Management, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Editing, Grants, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Team Building, Analysis, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Clinical Trials, Supervisory Skills, Biotechnology, Policy, Healthcare, Nonprofits, Statistics, Clinical Research, Life Sciences
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1981 — 1983
MS, Economics
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1976 — 1981
BS, Environmental Economics
Novus International, Inc January 2012 - Present
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service August 2009 - December 2011
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service August 2006 - July 2009
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service December 2003 - August 2006
DTB Associates, LLP October 2001 - March 2003
Environment and Health Initiative - Yale University August 1997 - June 2001
National Academy of Sciences January 2000 - May 2000
Skills
Agriculture, International..., Capacity Building, Government, International Trade, Policy, Program Evaluation, Agribusiness, Program Management, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Strategy, Market Access, Governmental Affairs, Public Relations, Biotechnology, International Relations, Management, Analysis, Public Policy, NGOs, Research, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Politics, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, WTO, Science Policy, Economic Development, Agricultural Policy, Farms, Sustainability, Environmental Policy
Education
Yale University 1997 — 2003
Ph.D., Food Safety and International Trade
Yale University 1995 — 1997
MES, International Environmental and Pesticides Policy
Cornell University 1990 — 1994
B.S., Natural Resources
Raven Industries October 2014 - Present
Fiero Pizza September 2014 - Present
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development February 2013 - September 2013
IDFA October 2010 - February 2013
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service June 2009 - October 2010
State of Michigan March 2009 - June 2009
Michigan State University Clinical Center Pharmacy September 2004 - September 2008
Walgreens May 2008 - August 2008
State Representative Scott Hummel May 2005 - June 2005
Harte Farms 1993 - 2004
Skills
International Business, Food Industry, Natural Resource..., Food, Dairy Products, Agribusiness, Results Oriented, International Trade, International Relations, International Marketing, Retail, Pharmacy, Marketing, Analysis, Management, Research, Policy, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Government, Market Research, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Agriculture
Education
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Marketing, Eli Broad College of Business
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, International Relations, James Madison College
Abt Associates October 2014 - Present
USAID 2001 - October 2014
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service 1997 - 2001
Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs 1994 - 1997
Peace Corps 1985 - 1987
Skills
International..., Food Security, Capacity Building, Africa, NGOs, Rural Development, Microfinance, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public/private..., Economic Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Foreign Policy, Civil Society, Program Evaluation, Agriculture, Technical Assistance, Humanitarian, Diplomacy
Education
School of Advanced Military Studies 2008 — 2009
M.S., Military Planning
University of Maryland College Park 1991 — 1994
Ph.D, Agronomy (soil science)
Penn State University 1982 — 1985
M.S., Agronomy
USDA, OCFO September 2015 - Present
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture November 2014 - September 2015
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) July 2014 - March 2015
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service November 2010 - March 2015
US Forest Service December 1994 - November 2010
Christopher K. Coppenbarger Attorney at Law April 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Financial Systems Design, Financial Systems..., Policy, Program Management, Government, Policy Analysis, Grants, Capacity Building, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Community Development, Community Outreach, Program Development, E-commerce, Federal Grants..., International..., Proposal Writing, Economic Development, Strategic Planning
Education
Clark University 2000 — 2003
MA, International Development
South Texas College of Law 1994 — 1997
JD
University of Missouri-Columbia 1990 — 1993
BA, Geography
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service August 2012 - Present
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service August 2009 - July 2011
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service August 2006 - July 2009
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service April 2005 - January 2006
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service June 2001 - April 2005
Federal Trade Commission July 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Agriculture, Trading, Negotiation, Economics, International Trade, International Relations, Foreign Policy, International..., Public Policy, Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, International Economics, Economic Research, Government, Research, Economic Development
Education
The George Washington University
Master of Arts (MA), International Trade and Investment Policy
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
HEB October 2011 - Present
HEB October 2011 - September 2012
Currently Seeking New Challenges September 2010 - October 2011
Mars Snackfood US April 2009 - September 2010
ADM August 2006 - April 2009
Texas A&M University January 2006 - May 2006
AMERICAN RICE, INC August 2004 - July 2005
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 2004 - 2004
Skills
Commodities, Spanish, Procurement, Strategy, Supply Chain Operations, SAP, Contract Negotiation, Sourcing, Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Commodity, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain..., Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Negotiation, International Business, Continuous Improvement, Logistics Management, Product Development, Global Sourcing, Market Analysis, Materials Management, Demand Forecasting, Food Industry, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Pricing
Education
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2006
Master of Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics
The University of Texas at San Antonio 2000 — 2002
Business Administration, International Business
University of the Incarnate Word 1998 — 2000
International Business
Valley Forge Military Academy & College 1997 — 1998
USTR August 2011 - Present
Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture July 2009 - July 2011
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service May 2005 - May 2009
Skills
Foreign Policy, International..., Policy Analysis, Economics, International Trade, Agriculture, Public Policy, Economic Development, Diplomacy, International Relations, Program Evaluation, NGOs, WTO, Political Science, Government, Policy, Capacity Building, Politics
Education
Brown University
BA, East Asian Studies
George Mason University
MA, Public Policy
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service June 2010 - Present
Real Connections March 1999 - May 2010
State of Michigan February 1990 - March 1999
State of Michigan Department of Agriculture February 1986 - July 1990
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Export, Business Strategy, Government, Product Development, New Business Development, Market Research, Sales, Business Development, Project Management, Nonprofits
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1983 — 1984
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Advertising
Oberlin College 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Government
The Context Network February 2015 - Present
Charm Sciences, Inc. December 2009 - February 2015
Monsanto 2007 - 2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 - 2007
Foodlink Online (formerly Agribuys, Inc.) 2000 - 2002
Food Research and Action Center May 1999 - August 1999
University of Illinois Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition; Dept. of Crop Science 1995 - 1999
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service June 1998 - August 1998
Asahi May 1997 - July 1997
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa May 1996 - December 1996
Skills
International Business, Food Industry, Agribusiness, Food Safety, Dairy Safety, International Sales, International..., Product Development, Strategy, Project Management, Food Science, Business Strategy, Management, China Business..., Brazilian Agribusiness, Latin American Business, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Lifesciences, Sales Management, Agriculture, New Business Development, Market Research, Spanish, Manufacturing, Change Management, Corn, R&D, Supply Chain Management, Leadership Development, Event Planning, International Business..., Managing Distribution..., Joint Ventures, Cross-cultural..., International Logistics, Event Management, Strategy Implementation, People Development, Feed Safety
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2005
Professional Certificate in Business Administration
University of Cambridge 2002 — 2003
MPhil (Master of Philosophy)
東北福祉大学 / Tohoku Fukushi University 1999 — 2000
Fulbright Postgraduate Research Fellow
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1999
BS, High Hons
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa 1996 — 1996
Exchange Student
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 1991 — 1994
High School
New Mexico State University October 2015 - Present
GeoMax Global Consulting October 2012 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service January 2011 - October 2012
US Embassy Kabul October 2009 - January 2011
US Embassy London November 2007 - October 2009
US Embassy Baghdad November 2006 - November 2007
US Embassy Bangkok September 2002 - August 2006
US Embassy Caracas January 1998 - August 2001
US Embassy Mexico City July 1996 - January 1998
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service July 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Spanish, French, Russian, Thai, Greek, basic Arabic, International Relations, International Trade, International Project..., International..., Emerging Markets, Fragile States, Global Strategy, Diplomacy, Foreign Relations, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Policy, Agribusiness, Food Security, Foreign Languages, Change Management, Crisis Management, Stabilization, Agriculture, Government, International Business, Capacity Building, Public Policy, Economics, Policy Analysis, Arabic, Policy, NGOs, International Marketing, Foreign Policy, Strategic Planning, Rural Development, Economic Development, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Public Diplomacy, European Union, Latin America, International..., Political Science, Public/private...
Education
New Mexico State University 1984 — 1986
MA, International Agricultural Economics
New Mexico State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Agriculture, Chemistry and Biology
University of Idaho 1983 — 1983
Veterinary Science / Chemistry
Deming High School 1976 — 1980
USDA Office of the Chief Scientist May 2015 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) September 2014 - April 2015
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service January 2012 - September 2014
USDA Office of the Chief Scientist February 2014 - May 2014
USDA Office of the Chief Scientist March 2013 - April 2013
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service July 2011 - January 2012
Sherpa's September 2009 - December 2009
FreeCause June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Project Coordination, Language Skills, Analysis, Team Leadership, Online Marketing, French, Mandarin, Foreign Trade Policy, Language Development, Policy Strategy..., Policy, Strategy, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Government, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, International..., Policy Analysis, Politics, International Trade, Research, Public Speaking
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Applied Economics
Wellesley College 2007 — 2011
BA, Economics and East Asian Studies
Sciences Po 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad, French studies, global finance, government studies, Chinese
CET Shanghai 2009 — 2009
Semester Abroad, Chinese language, economy, and history
Middlebury College 2008 — 2008
Chinese Language-Year 2, Chinese Language Studies
U.S. Department of Commerce, Global Markets August 2015 - Present
U.S. Consulate General Toronto February 2013 - July 2015
Style à deux 2013 - 2014
Spafax Canada Inc. November 2012 - January 2013
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service July 2010 - July 2012
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service January 2005 - June 2010
USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service September 2002 - January 2005
Education
York University - Schulich School of Business 2014 — 2016
MBA Candidate
Universidad ESAN 2011 — 2012
Post-graduate Specialization in Information Technology Applied to Marketing
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas 2007 — 2011
International Bachelor of Business Administration
Universidad del Pacífico (PE) 2005 — 2006
Certificate, Business Administration
Summit Consulting, LLC May 2014 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service March 2010 - May 2014
Nathan Associates July 2009 - March 2010
DAI September 2008 - July 2009
Khan Bank May 2006 - May 2007
Peace Corps June 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Project Management, Analysis, Data Analysis, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Management, Economics, Market Analysis, Market Research, International Economics, International Trade, Agriculture, Diplomacy, Program Evaluation
Education
The George Washington University 2007 — 2009
MA
Transylvania University 2000 — 2004
BA
Lakota East High School 1997 — 2000
American Rivers August 2013 - May 2014
The Nature Conservancy June 2013 - August 2013
Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions September 2012 - June 2013
CitySourced October 2011 - May 2012
Heal the Bay October 2010 - May 2012
USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service February 2011 - May 2011
Rose & Kindel September 2009 - May 2010
Education
Duke University 2012 — 2014
Master of Environmental Management, Water Resource Management
University of California, Davis 2006 — 2010
B.A., International Relations
l’Institut d’Études Politiques de Grenoble (Sciences Po) 2008 — 2009
USDA Agricultural Research Service January 2009 - Present
USDA-ARS January 2008 - December 2008
USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service September 1989 - December 1999
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy, Government, Research, Science, Program Evaluation, Agriculture, Foreign Policy, Food Security, Natural Resource..., Data Analysis, Economic Development, Public Speaking, International...
Education
American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird) 1985 — 1987
Master's degree, International Business
University of Arizona 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Self Employed November 2014 - Present
Digital FOV, LLC January 2014 - Present
Mindstaff July 2014 - January 2015
Vision TRE, Inc. June 2012 - December 2013
Vision TRE, Inc. November 2002 - June 2012
EMS Technologies June 2000 - November 2002
MCI Telecom 1993 - 1998
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 1980 - 1988
Skills
Vendor Management, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, Team Building, VoIP, Outsourcing, Strategy, Project Management, IT Strategy, Intranet, IT Service Management, CRM, Management, Software Development, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, ERP, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Disaster Recovery, Business Process..., Consulting, Product Marketing, Contract Negotiation, PMP, Management Consulting, Leadership, Mobile Devices, Integration, Facebook Marketing, Twitter, Google+, Social Media Marketing, night vision technology, CMOS board cameras
Education
Howard University 1973 — 1978
BBA, Business Finance
Conservation Minnesota September 2013 - Present
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service November 2011 - August 2013
New Partners Consulting July 2009 - November 2011
R.T. Rybak for Mayor January 2009 - June 2009
Obama for America February 2007 - November 2008
Minnesota DFL Party May 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Politics, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Leadership, Public Affairs, Coalitions, Legislation, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Legislative Research, Grassroots
Education
University of Iowa 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
DC Area Writing Project (DCAWP) July 2008 - Present
DC Public Schools June 2001 - Present
Educational Testing Service (ETS) November 2014 - June 2015
Washington Post June 2006 - October 2006
The Maret School - Horizons Greater Washington Summer Program June 2003 - August 2005
Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandia Campus October 2003 - January 2005
The World Bank Group/IMF October 1999 - April 2001
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service June 1998 - October 1999
The World bank Group/IFC December 1996 - June 1998
US-Angola Chamber of Commerce February 1996 - October 1996
Skills
Teaching English as a..., Spanish-English, Foreign Languages, Foreign Affairs, Microsoft Office, Report Writing, Creative Writing, Teaching, Interdisciplinary..., Research, Program Administration, Proposal Writing, Singing, Graphic Design, SIOP, Collaborative Learning, Cooperative Learning, Community Outreach, Literacy, ESL, Editing, Classroom, Public Speaking, Spanish, Adult Education, Proofreading, K-12, International Relations, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, International Education, Tutoring, Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Educational Leadership, Differentiated..., Teaching Writing, Educational Research, Educational Consulting, Elementary Education
Education
American University 2001 — 2003
Masters, Teaching - ESOL K-12, 3.73
The George Washington University 1994 — 1997
Masters, International Affairs, 3.29
Vassar College 1988 — 1992
Bachelors, Africana Studies, 3.22
The Walt Disney Company October 2012 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service January 2011 - April 2012
Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency June 2008 - December 2010
United States Forces-Iraq September 2009 - March 2010
United States Air Force June 2007 - June 2008
United States Air Force July 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Community Relations, Media Relations, Public Relations, Air Force, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Security Clearance, Microsoft Office, DoD, Briefing, Writing, Public Speaking, Crisis Management, Government, International Relations, Government Relations, Military, Spokesperson, Editing, Journalism, Media Relations Training, Press Releases, Message Development, Program Management, Communications Strategy, Public Affairs
Education
Webster University 2006 — 2008
Master's Degree, International Relations
Saint Joseph's University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, History
Sputnik News Agency November 2014 - Present
Iraq September 2013 - May 2014
General Dynamics Information Technology April 2011 - August 2013
National Security Education Program June 2007 - September 2008
Fulbright Commission September 2007 - June 2008
American Research Institute in Turkey Fellow June 2007 - August 2007
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service January 2007 - March 2007
U.S. Department of State August 2006 - November 2006
Critical Language Scholar June 2006 - August 2006
Boren/National Security Education Program September 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Foreign Policy, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Turkish, Politics, Political Science, Public Affairs, Policy, Foreign Affairs
Education
University of Washington 2005 — 2009
MA, Middle East Studies, 3.7 GPA
Sabancı Üniversitesi / Sabanci University 2007 — 2008
Turkish politics, Turkish foreign policy towards the Middle East
Boğaziçi University 2004 — 2006
Study Abroad, International Relations and Affairs
University of Washington 2001 — 2005
BA, International Studies, 3.7 GPA
US Forest Service June 2012 - Present
University of California Riverside 2009 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service September 2010 - June 2012
University of California, Riverside 2009 - 2010
Skills
Ecology, Agriculture, Molecular Biology, Science, Science Policy
Education
University of California, Riverside 2004 — 2009
Ph.D., Population and Evolutionary Genetics
San Diego State University
B.S., Biology
TRADITIONS Insurance & Financial
Professional Landcare Network August 2006 - May 2009
Association Management Group 2003 - 2006
National Confectioners Association 1993 - 2002
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service January 1988 - November 1993
Skills
Leadership, Program Management, Insurance, Start-ups, Research, Management, Employee Benefits, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Marketing, Budgets, Business Planning, Nonprofits, Strategy
Education
Texas A&M University 1986 — 1988
M Agri, Ag Economics / Mgmt & Mktg Emphasis
Texas A&M University 1982 — 1986
BS, Ag Economics
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP August 1998 - Present
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service 1994 - 1995
Skills
Corporate Law, Wine, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Joint Ventures, Private Equity, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Estate Planning, Arbitration, Mediation, Trade Secrets, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Legal Writing, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Kicking Ass
Education
George Mason University School of Law 1995 — 1998
J.D., Business Law
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 1992 — 1994
M.S., Agricultural Economics
Washington State University 1988 — 1992
B.S., Agricultural Economics
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service May 2014 - Present
USDA - Farm Service Agency January 2007 - April 2014
Procter & Gamble - Gillette Global Business Unit May 2006 - November 2006
Kraft Foods Group August 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Packaging, Food, Manufacturing, Project Management, Food Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Logistics, Research, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Science, Procurement, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Food Processing, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, Food Technology, Leadership, Meat, Management, Ingredients, Dairy, Quality System, Food Quality, ISO 22000, Microbiology, Sanitation, R&D, Laboratory, Chemistry
Education
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Master of Science (MS), Food Safety
Michigan State University
Graduate Certificate in International Food Law and Regulations
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service April 2010 - Present
Oxford Business Group September 2008 - September 2009
U.S. Department of State June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Editing, Politics, Journalism, Writing, International Relations, Capacity Building, International..., Foreign Policy, Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing
Education
Brown University 2004 — 2008
BA, History, Middle East Studies
Boğaziçi University 2006 — 2006
History
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service December 2009 - Present
Pinky Swear Productions November 2013 - November 2013
Health & Medicine Counsel of Washington April 2009 - June 2009
U.S. House of Representatives August 2008 - December 2008
U.S. House of Representatives March 2008 - July 2008
International Consortium for Law and Development June 2006 - July 2007
Brandeis University January 2007 - May 2007
International Organization for Migration January 2005 - January 2005
United States Peace Corps February 2002 - April 2004
University of New Mexico Daily Lobo June 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, Program Development, International..., Public Policy, International Relations, Governance, Economic Development, Mediation, Negotiation, Capacity Building, Interagency Coordination, Legislative Relations, Legislative Affairs, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Strategic Partnerships, Policy, Government, Community Development, Research, Program Evaluation, NGOs, Economics, Political Science, Legislation, Training, Federal Government, Politics, Foreign Policy, Grants, Coalitions, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Proposal Writing
Education
Brandeis University, Heller - The Heller School for Social Policy and Management 2005 — 2007
MA, Sustainable International Development
The University of New Mexico 1999 — 2001
BA, Political Science
New Mexico Military Institute 1992 — 1996
High School
U.S. Department of State January 2006 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service June 2002 - November 2004
George Washington University September 2001 - May 2002
Fulbright Korea July 1999 - July 2001
Skills
Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, International..., International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Diplomacy, Political Science, International Security, Foreign Affairs, Public Policy, Government, Politics, Economic Development, National Security, Policy, Human Rights, Intercultural..., Democracy, International..., Counterterrorism, French, International Economics, Rule Of Law, Africa, Conflict, NGOs, Capacity Building, International Political...
Education
GWU 2001 — 2003
Master of Arts (MA), Science, Technology & Public Policy
Knox College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology, French, cum laude
Centre de Linguistique Appliquée de Besançon 1997 — 1998
Study abroad, French Language
Université de Franche-Comté 1997 — 1998
Study abroad, French Language and Literature
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 1994 - Present
United States Senate Office of Senator Chuck Schumer January 2005 - December 2005
Iowa State University, USAID, World Bank 1998 - 1999
Ernst & Young May 1994 - 1994
PlanEcon 1991 - 1993
Crystal Ski Shop 1991 - 1991
Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Economics, Economic Development, Government, International..., International Relations, Policy, Program Evaluation, Research, International Trade, Data Analysis, Foreign Policy, Economic Research, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Agriculture, Food Security, Legislative Relations, Politics, Analysis, Stata
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Economics
University of Pennsylvania 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Russian Area Studies
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School 1998 — 2001
MBA
NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies 2011 — 2012
Certificate in Financial Planning, Financial Planning
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service November 2008 - Present
USDA-FAS January 2005 - November 2008
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 1992 — 1994
MBA, International Marketing
University of Colorado Boulder 1981 — 1986
BA, English & Spanish Literature
U.S. Federal Government 2011 - Present
U.S. Agency for International Development 2007 - April 2011
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 1985 - 2007
Peace Corps 1980 - 1985
Peace Corps Chad 1978 - 1979
Skills
Research, International..., Agriculture, Food Security, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Grants
Education
University of Maryland College Park
M.S., Agriculture
Michigan State University
B.S., Agriculture
National Security Staff, Executive Office of the President January 2013 - Present
Office of the Program Manager - Information Sharing Environment January 2009 - December 2012
USDA/ Foreign Agricultural Service December 2000 - December 2008
DHHS/ FDA February 2000 - December 2000
DoC/ Foreign Commercial Service February 1998 - February 2000
DOC/ International Trade Administration December 1993 - February 1998
Skills
Policy Analysis, Government, Policy, Program Management, Public Policy, Security Clearance, DoD, Federal Government, National Security, Information Assurance, Program Evaluation, Homeland Security, Strategic Planning, International Relations, Government Contracting, Foreign Policy, Strategy, Management, Leadership
Education
American University 2007 — 2010
MPA, Public Administration
University of Virginia 1990 — 1992
MA, Foreign Affairs
Norwich University 1987 — 1990
BA, International Relations
Office of Management and Budget January 2011 - Present
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service October 2009 - December 2010
USAID June 2009 - September 2009
USAID January 2009 - June 2009
Tostan June 2008 - August 2008
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public January 2008 - May 2008
Glass, Lewis & Co. February 2007 - June 2007
United States Peace Corps September 2004 - December 2006
Skills
International..., Research, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing, International Relations, Public Policy, Leadership, Capacity Building, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Economics, Policy, International Security, Grant Writing, Economic Development, Program Evaluation
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2007 — 2009
MA, International Eceonomics
Georgetown University 2000 — 2004
BSFS, International Economics, Justice and Peace Studies
Université catholique de Louvain 2002 — 2003
International Economics and Politics
Phillips Exeter Academy 1997 — 2000
High School
University of Richmond August 2006 - Present
Research 2009 - 2014
Research 1998 - 2014
USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Higher Education, Qualitative Research, University Teaching, Research, Teaching, Student Development, Curriculum Development, Theory, Lecturing, Grant Writing
Education
Michigan State University
Ph.D., Sociology
450th Civil Affairs Battalion November 2013 - Present
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service November 2012 - Present
450th Civil Affairs Battalion March 2010 - Present
US Army February 2013 - March 2013
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service July 2007 - November 2012
USFOR-A, J9, Civil-Military Support Team July 2011 - May 2012
US Army April 2011 - May 2011
US Army September 2010 - January 2011
Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General, Washington, DC August 2006 - July 2007
Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Washington, DC April 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Leadership, Program Management, Government, International Trade, Project Planning, Policy, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1998 — 2000
MA, International Relations
University of Pittsburgh 1993 — 1996
BA, Sociology
USAID January 2011 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 2010 - 2011
GAO June 2008 - August 2008
Peace Corps December 2006 - November 2007
Peace Corps February 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Project Management, International..., Spanish, Non-profits, Economics, Research, Agriculture, Capacity Building, Climate Change, Team Building, International Relations
Education
University of Arizona 2008 — 2009
Water resource
University of Arizona 2007 — 2009
Masters, Public Administration and Policy
US Potato Board January 1999 - Present
U.S. Department of Agriculture 1986 - 1999
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 1986 - 1998
Skills
Marketing Strategy, International Sales, Market Development, Food Security, Agriculture, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Agribusiness, Business Planning, Market Research, Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Development, Negotiation, Vegetables, Agricultural Economics, Export, International Marketing, International Business, Marketing, Market Planning, International Trade, International Relations, Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, International..., Public Relations, FMCG, Rural Development, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Food Industry
Education
Stanford University 1982 — 1983
Master's degree, Food Research Institute
Stanford University 1979 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service April 2012 - June 2013
USDA-ARS May 2002 - September 2011
USDA Agriculture Research Service 1998 - May 2002
Skills
Aquaculture
Education
Louisiana State University 1990 — 1997
PhD, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
Auburn University 1987 — 1989
M.S., Aquaculture and Fisheries
Oregon State University 1978 — 1981
B.Sci., Biology / Chemistry
Office of International Programs, US Food and Drug Administration August 2014 - Present
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition 2010 - August 2014
American Chemical Society 2008 - March 2010
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 2006 - 2008
Milton Public Schools January 2003 - September 2006
Xiamen University 2000 - 2001
Skills
Science, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Analysis, Policy, Government, Program Management, Research, Data Analysis, Chemistry, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Massachusetts Boston 1998 — 2004
PhD, Environmental, Earth and Ocean Science
Xiamen University 2000 — 2001
Chemical Oceanography
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1986 — 1990
SB, Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Science
Hob's Food Quest, LLC January 2010 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service November 2006 - December 2009
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service August 2001 - November 2006
American Consultate General, Hong Kong 1998 - 2001
Skills
Government, Economics, Agriculture, International Trade, Small Business, Food Marketing, Food Industry, Local Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Education
Cornell University 1977 — 1979
MS, Agricultural Economics
Colgate University 1973 — 1977
AB, Economics
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service December 2011 - May 2015
ConAgra Foods February 2011 - December 2011
ConAgra Foods July 2009 - February 2011
ConAgra Foods December 2007 - July 2009
International Food Information Council 2006 - 2007
U.S. House of Representatives January 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Spanish, International Relations, German, Strategic Communications, Policy, Public Speaking, Research, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Food, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Project Management, Management, Regulatory Affairs, International Trade, Strategy, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., International Business, Negotiation, Training, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Editing
Education
Michigan State University 2011 — 2011
Graduate Coursework (Certificate pending)
University of Warwick 2004 — 2006
MA
Hope College 1999 — 2003
BA
Mondelēz International October 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods 2007 - Present
Roberts Farms 1971 - 2011
Altria 2006 - 2007
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 1980 - 2006
USDA/USTR 1996 - 2002
Peace Corps 1978 - 1980
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1971 — 1977
BS, MS
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) March 2011 - Present
USDA - Foreign Agricultural Service August 2006 - March 2011
North Carolina Army National Guard/District of Columbia Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve December 1988 - September 2009
USDA-AMS 2004 - 2006
USDA Farm Service Agency March 2001 - 2004
USDA-FSA June 1986 - March 2001
Ralston Purina June 1983 - October 1984
Skills
Policy Analysis, Management, Justification, Policy, Budgets, Public Speaking, Economics, Federal Government, Government, Project Management, Change Management, Army, Public Policy, Training, Economic Development, Analysis, Program Evaluation, Program Management, International Relations, International..., Data Analysis
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1979 — 1983
B.S., Agricultural Economics
Surry Community College
Adult Educaton Certification, Real Estate Appraisal
Semi-retired. Volunteer work and consulting in International Agriculture Development September 2014 - Present
USDA Regional Command-North January 2013 - August 2014
United States Department of Agriculture October 2012 - December 2012
Peace Corps July 2012 - September 2012
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service June 2009 - September 2012
USDA and USAID November 2011 - May 2012
Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435 Bagram Air Field Afghanistan May 2010 - April 2011
Colorado State University February 2002 - May 2009
Eden Bioscience April 1999 - October 2001
Abbott Laboratories December 1995 - April 1999
Skills
Capacity Building, Entomology, Agronomy, Agriculture, Emergency Management, Local engagement &..., Program planning &..., International..., Agricultural Extension, Food Security, Economic Development, Program Management, International..., Environmental Awareness, Rural Development, Proposal Writing, Natural Resource..., Sustainable Agriculture, Government, Community Development, NGOs, International Trade, Policy, Biotechnology, Grant Writing, Agribusiness, Afghanistan, Training
Education
University of Denver 1992 — 2000
Masters in Environmental Policy & Management, Environmental Policy & Management
Mississippi State University 1982 — 1985
MS, Entomology
University of Tennessee at Martin 1971 — 1976
BS, Agricultural Science
Base Media Acquisitions December 2010 - Present
USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service June 2009 - July 2009
USDA- Foreign Agricultural Service June 2009 - July 2009
Education
Missouri State University 2006 — 2010
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, General Business
U.S. Department of State July 2012 - Present
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service March 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Economic Development, Spanish, Agriculture, Capacity Building, International..., Policy Analysis, Water Resources, Policy, Federal Government, International Relations
Education
University of California, Davis 1993 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agricultural and Resource Economics
The George Washington University 1989 — 1992
Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics
American University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture May 2014 - Present
USDA Office of the Chief Scientist May 2013 - May 2014
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture September 2009 - May 2013
International Association for Food Protection July 2011 - July 2012
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service October 2007 - September 2009
US Department of Agriculture Food safety and Inspection Service August 2005 - October 2007
International Life Sciences Institute 2000 - 2005
Grocery Manufacturers Association October 1992 - January 2000
Skills
Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Microbiology, HACCP, Risk Assessment, Food Science, Food Security, Food Technology, Agriculture, Epidemiology, Capacity Building, Food Quality, Science, Quality System, Leadership, Poultry, R&D, GMP, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Research, Dairy, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Control, Environmental Health, Quality Auditing, Food Industry, Infectious Diseases, Veterinary Medicine, Food Processing, Grants, Government, Sanitation, Meat, Biotechnology, FDA, Ingredients
Education
USDA Agricultural Research Service 1991 — 1992
Post Doctoral Fellowship, Food Microbiology
Ulster University
Ph.D, Food Microbiology
DTB Associates, LLP May 2000 - Present
Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy, LLP 1998 - 2000
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 1996 - 1998
U.S. Mission to the WTO 1992 - 1996
Skills
International Trade, International Trade..., Regulatory Policy, International..., Trade Associations, Agricultural Policy, International..., Economic Development, Policy, International Relations, International Law, WTO, Latin America, Negotiation, Legislative Relations, Politics, Strategic Planning, International Trade Law, Strategic Communications, Diplomacy, Agriculture, Emerging Markets, International Business, Foreign Investment, Government, Economics, Public Policy, Africa, Public Affairs, Public/private..., Policy Analysis, NGOs, Rural Development, Agribusiness, Capacity Building, European Union, International Marketing, Legislation, Foreign Policy, Export, Intellectual Property, Trading, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Agriculture
Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs 1980 — 1982
Masters of International Affairs
Office of Agreements and Scientific Affairs 2010 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 2010 - Present
USDA 2009 - Present
US Dept of Agriculture 1994 - Present
USDA-FAS April 1974 - Present
United States Department of Agriculture 1974 - Present
Skills
international trade, International Trade, Public Policy, International..., Policy Analysis, Government, Policy, Agriculture, Economic Development, International Relations, Capacity Building, Program Management, Foreign Policy, Economics, Diplomacy, Program Evaluation, Environmental Policy
Education
American University 1978 — 1980
Master of Arts (MA), School of International Service
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) December 2014 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) August 2013 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service August 2010 - July 2013
Foreign Agricultural Serice, USDA September 2006 - August 2010
USDA/FAS June 1988 - August 1992
Skills
Public Policy, Government, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, International..., Agriculture, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Diplomacy, Capacity Building, Economics, Program Evaluation, Food Security, Policy, Federal Government, Foreign Policy, International Trade, Grants, Politics, Economic Research, Private Sector..., NGOs, Africa, Public/private..., International Economics, Community Development
Education
Texas Tech University 1986 — 1988
Master of Science (MS), Agricultural Economics
Texas A&M University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service 2003 - Present
U.S. Department of Agriculture June 2000 - Present
Skills
Government, International..., International Relations, Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Public Policy, Research, Capacity Building, Grants, Economic Development, Strategic Planning
Education
Trinity University-Washington 1999 — 2003
BA, International Studies
George Mason University
Master's degree, International Commerce and Policy
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service January 2012 - Present
Louis Berger Group December 2010 - December 2011
NIST June 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Grants, International..., Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, Government, Economic Development, Policy, International Relations, Research, Nonprofits, Program Management, Data Analysis, Community Development, Management
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1990 — 1992
Master's degree, Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1976 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Agronomy and Crop Science
ACDI/VOCA October 2012 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service June 2010 - September 2012
Peace Corps June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
International..., Community Development, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, French, Economic Development, International Relations, Capacity Building, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Grants, Community Outreach, Program Development, Research, NGOs, Government, Proposal Writing, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Economics
Education
American University 2010 — 2013
Master of Arts, International Development, Sustainable Agriculture and Community Development
Saint Joseph's University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, French, Business Administration
Marc Bloch Université 2006 — 2006
Coursework, French and European Studies
USDA Rural Development August 1981 - Present
USDA Foreign Agriculture Service May 2011 - August 2012
DST Zharay/DST Maiwand May 2011 - August 2012
USDA Rural Development August 1981 - May 2012
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service December 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Community Development, Water, Government, Rural Development, Research
Education
Auburn University 1975 — 1980
BS/MS, Agronomy/Soil Science
Long Island U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Commerce February 2014 - July 2014
AFS-USA, Inc. January 2013 - January 2014
Global STS Consulting November 2011 - March 2012
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service May 2010 - July 2011
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service July 2001 - May 2010
United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service January 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Policy Development, External Relations, Program Management, Partnership Development, Partner Management, Leadership Development, International Relations, Food Security, International Education, Negotiation, Hospitality
Education
Boston University
M.A.
Federal Executive Institute
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
B.A.
New York Real Estate Institute (NYREI)
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Agribusiness DirectorThe Corporate Council on AfricaDecember 2014 - Present
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service February 2007 - January 2014
Skills
Expert on International..., Public Policy, Government, Policy Analysis, Public Administration, Economic Development, Policy, Politics, Program Evaluation, Legislative Relations, Federal Government, Grants, Environmental Policy, Diplomacy, Legislation, International Relations
Education
Johns Hopkins SAIS 1975 — 1977
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health August 2015 - Present
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health August 2015 - Present
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention July 2015 - August 2015
Tetra Tech ARD October 2014 - June 2015
Tetra Tech ARD February 2014 - September 2014
Cultural Practice LLC August 2013 - January 2014
American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative April 2013 - May 2013
Latin American Association February 2013 - March 2013
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International September 2011 - December 2012
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service April 2010 - August 2011
Skills
International..., Capacity Building, Public Speaking, Intercultural..., Spanish, Program Development, Project Management, Multiple Project..., Event Planning
Education
Emory University 2015 — 2017
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Latin American School of Social Sciences (Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales, FLACSO) 2011 — 2012
Postgraduate Diploma
The College of William and Mary 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, PUCV) 2004 — 2004
Leprino Foods July 2014 - Present
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service October 2010 - June 2014
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service February 2009 - October 2010
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service February 2007 - February 2009
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service May 2005 - February 2007
Peace Corps September 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Agriculture, International Trade, Economics, Trade Policy, Trade Promotion, International..., Commodity Analysis, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Spanish, Market Research, Public Policy, Economic Development, International Relations, Government, Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Politics, Economic Research, Grants, Commodity
Education
George Mason University 2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics
Colorado State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Business, Minor in Spanish
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM 2001 — 2001
Spanish