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U.S. Embassy Bogota, ColombiaPopulation, Refugees, and Migration Coordinator
Jan. 2024• Provided oversight on United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in Colombia, the largest USRAP operation in the world, as well as in Peru.
• Negotiated cooperative agreements with the Government of Colombia for refugee resettlement partnerships and to reduce irregular migration.
• Managed multi-million-dollar programs on refugee resettlement and other lawful pathways with the United National High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
U.S. Embassy Beirut, LebanonRefugee Coordinator
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2024• Provided policy and operational recommendations on humanitarian affairs and refugee issues to senior leadership.
• Advocated host government officials to streamline processes, create efficiencies, and align with U.S. policy.
• Oversaw and enabled accountability of nearly $280 million in annual assistance for U.S. government-funded partners.
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of StateProgram Officer
Jul. 2019 - Jul. 2022• Managed, monitored, and evaluated a portfolio of twelve NGO programs across South America.
• Negotiated an average of $85 million annually in cooperative agreements with implementing partners.
• Supported senior leadership during high-level meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York.
U.S. Embassy Santiago, ChileAmerican Citizen Services Chief
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2019• Oversaw operations of American Citizen Services unit in Chile, ensuring protection, welfare, and emergency services for American citizens.
• Recruited and led a network of over 50 American citizen liaison volunteers in every region across Chile to better facilitate communication.
• Managed crisis preparedness and trained staff to respond to natural disasters in a high-risk country.
• Led team of seven American and Chilean nationals to provide efficient and effective services.
U.S. Consulate General Erbil, IraqConsular Chief
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2017• Managed and performed all elements of Consular operations at U.S. Consulate General Erbil, Iraq including the full range of emergency and non-emergency U.S. citizen services.
• Created a permanent solution to replace an inefficient nonimmigrant visa (NIV) appointment system.
U.S. Consulate General Shanghai, ChinaVisa Officer
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2015Routinely adjudicated between 120-200 NIV cases daily
U.S. Department of StateForeign Service Officer
Mar. 2010
U.S. Embassy Caracas, VenezuelaPolitical Officer
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2012• Led efforts as the lead action officer on human rights, political parties, and the judiciary at the U.S. Embassy Caracas, Venezuela.
• Researched and drafted congressionally mandated Human Rights Report and contributed to the Trafficking in Persons Report.
University of PennsylvaniaDirector of Prospect Research
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2010• Managed a team responsible for strategic research and analysis to support fundraising priorities for the School of Arts and Sciences during Penn’s $3.5 billion Making History Campaign.
• Conducted in-depth prospect research to identify major gift prospects and provided actionable insights for cultivation strategies.
• Developed and implemented data-driven strategies to optimize fundraising efforts and increase donor engagement.
University of PennsylvaniaAssistant Director of Development Research
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2008• Prepared detailed briefing memoranda, financial analyses, and strategy papers for high-level donors at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Conducted proactive and reactive prospect research to support the priorities of the School of Arts and Sciences.
• Collaborated with the Dean, Vice Dean, Executive Director, and Director of International Operations to drive development efforts.
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