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DAWNDirector of Development
Mar. 2025New York, United StatesDAWN is a nonprofit organization that supports democracy and human rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
CNEWADirector of Development
Jul. 2023 - Sep. 2024New York, New York, United States
International Crisis GroupAssociate Director, Philanthropy
Jun. 2022 - Jun. 2023New York, New York
De La Salle AcademyDirector Of Development
Oct. 2018 - Jun. 2022Director of Development
Friends SeminaryDirector of Annual Giving
Jul. 2015 - Oct. 2018
School of the Holy ChildDirector of Annual Giving and Alumnae Relations
Nov. 2013 - Jun. 2015Rye, New York
School of the Holy ChildInterim Business Manager
May. 2013 - Nov. 2013Rye, New YorkOversaw all financials, human resources, employee benefits, student billing, collection, and risk management at a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for young women in grades five through twelve. Member of Senior Administrative Team.
BrandLink CommunicationsDirector of Operations
Mar. 2012 - Oct. 2012New York, New YorkDirector of Operations for a full-service public relations, events, marketing and talent relations agency focusing on the luxury, fashion, beauty, hospitality, consumer goods and entertainment industries with offices in New York¸ Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and D.C. Managed office on a daily basis to ensure that the company ran smoothly and effectively. Initiated, developed, implemented and oversaw the human resources department for the company. Provided legal analysis of all existing and new client agreements, as well as any form contracts for the company. Handled all finances for the company, including maintaining QuickBooks. Drafted and edited the Employee Handbook. Supervised all junior staff, assistants and interns.
Cornelia Connelly CenterTrustee
Jan. 2012 - Jun. 2018
Washington Ireland ProgramEmerging Leader in Conflict Resolution
Aug. 2009 - Sep. 2009Selected as one of twenty four “Young Leaders” in conflict resolution and peace building by the Washington Ireland Program, Co-operation Ireland and Project Children to participate in a ten day study tour of Northern Ireland. This program was in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Excelerate Discovery, Special Counsel and Huron ConsultingContract Attorney
Jul. 2009 - Apr. 2013New York, New YorkAnalyzed complex documents for several litigation cases at Epstein, Becker & Green, PC, Huron Consulting, and Allen & Overy, LLP. Specialized in the following areas: employment law, corporate litigation, bankruptcy law, and securities law. Able to work long demanding hours to comply with strict deadlines to turn over documents during discovery phase of respective cases. Repeatedly selected to be the sole reviewer in final stage of various projects. Highly experienced on using the legal platforms: Amichi, Stratify, Relativity, Concordance, Lextranet, Ringtail, Velocity and Access
HuronContract Attorney
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2012
Special Department for War Crimes, Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and HerzegovinaLegal Clerk
Jan. 2009 - Jul. 2009Legal clerk in the Prosecution Support Section, Special Department for War Crimes of the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Provided support to international prosecutor and international legal officer in preparation for the Pelemiš trial. Synthesized witness statements and interviews into a concise summary as a means of reference used by international prosecutor both in witness preparation and at trial. Researched the issue of multiple modes of liability under ICTY Statute Article 7.1 as it pertains to ordering, aiding and abetting.
The Advocates for Human RightsMidwest Coalition Fellow
Mar. 2008 - Jun. 2008Worked as part of the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Diaspora Project (TRC) team. Mirroring the the TRC's work in Liberia, the Advocates collected statements from Liberians living in the US. Helped in organizing the first ever public hearings in the US. Interviewed Liberian refugees, worked with pro-bono attorneys in preparing witnesses to testify for the hearings and organized 100 volunteers during the hearings.
International Center for Transitional JusticeLegal Researcher
Oct. 2007 - Nov. 2007Legal researcher asked to collaborate with a security sector reform specialist to draft a tool book for pracitioners. The tool book highlights how truth commissions can contribute more effectively in the area of security sector reform. Responsible for researching, writing and briefing on the follow truth commissions (South Africa, Sierra Leone, Peru, Burundi, Afghanistan, Timor-Leste and Argentina) as they pertain to the reform of security institutions in transitional governments.
The Committee on the Administration of JusticeLegal Fellow
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2004Post-graduate fellowship at an international non-governmental organization committed to the implementation of human rights in Northern Ireland. Worked under the supervision of Legal Officer on the Robert Hamill, Rosemary Nelson and Patrick Finucane cases seeking a public inquiry into the unlawful deaths caused by the State. Initiated new investigations into old cases involving deaths from paramilitary forces during the conflict. Interviewed victims’ family members and requested necessary documentation (e.g. Coroner’s report) from government authorities to demonstrate failure by the State of its procedural obligation to investigate deaths as required by Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Wrote articles for the monthly newsletter
Midtown Assistance CenterProgram Coordinator
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2000
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