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USAID - Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI)Senior Strategic Communications Advisor, Communications Team Lead
Jan. 2023 - Mar. 2025Washington DCLed strategic communications for USAID’s $250M+ crisis response portfolio, shaping messaging across 20+ countries to build trust, mobilize support, and drive visibility for complex humanitarian efforts. Crafted executive communications—including speeches, briefings, and talking points—that influenced high-level stakeholders and secured continued funding. Launched a proactive content strategy that tripled storytelling output, increased digital engagement, and elevated local voices. Directed a global communications team, built staff capacity through multilingual media trainings, and spearheaded cross-platform campaigns and events that deepened partner and public engagement.
Mont'Kiara International SchoolHead of Communications
Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2022Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaLed crisis and leadership communications during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping sustain enrollment, build trust, and maintain transparency across a diverse international school community. Advised the Head of School on messaging and engagement strategy, developed executive updates, and modernized platforms to improve clarity and connection. Launched digital campaigns and events that strengthened engagement and amplified community voices.
Alma Aliaj CommunicationsIndependent Communications Consultant
Jul. 2018 - Jan. 2023Advised mission-driven organizations on brand messaging, content strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Produced public-facing materials—including annual reports, success stories, and social media plans—and led executive writing, digital campaigns, and tailored trainings to elevate visibility and drive impact.
USAIDCommunications Advisor, Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs
Jan. 2018 - Nov. 2018Trained global communications staff on strategic messaging, branding, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. Developed public content and messaging for the world’s largest international development agency, ensuring alignment across missions and bureaus.
USAIDCommunications and Outreach Advisor, Feed the Future
Jun. 2015 - Jun. 2018Washington D.C. Metro AreaShaped communications for Feed the Future, America’s global hunger and food security initiative. Managed writers, editors, and designers; produced speeches, op-eds, reports, and digital content; and executed global campaigns in partnership with donors, NGOs, and U.S. government agencies. Oversaw brand identity and external messaging to engage diverse audiences and secure bipartisan support.
US Global Development Lab, USAIDCommunications Specialist, Global Development Lab
May. 2013 - Jun. 2015Washington, DCDeveloped brand identity and communications strategy for a new global innovation program focused on university partnerships. Created messaging and materials to engage stakeholders across the private sector, academia, and development agencies. Led internal and external communications across a global network of partners and entrepreneurs tackling development challenges through innovation.
Obama for AmericaField Organizer
Oct. 2012 - Nov. 2012Akron, OhioBuilt cohesive, grassroots volunteer infrastructure in Ohio to drive record voter registration and turnout in competitive state; mobilized and led volunteer effort to re-elect President Barack Obama.
Kosovo-AddisProject and Client Manager
May. 2012 - Feb. 2013Washington D.C. Metro AreaLed writing, web, and design teams to create all communications efforts for organizations in NGO, philanthropy, and advocacy space; managed global communications campaigns, from conception and execution, for clients.
Face the Facts, USAResearch Associate
May. 2012 - Oct. 2012Washington D.C. Metro AreaResearched and publicized politically-salient facts across 10 topics categories and provided robust sources, visuals, counter voices, and promotion ideas throughout research and production process.
Consortium for Ocean LeadershipProgram Assistant
Nov. 2010 - Apr. 2012Washington D.C. Metro AreaCoordinated project planning and ensured timely completion of all communications deliverables for $50 million government project; coordinated and organized proposals, annual reports, internal and external messaging, and events.
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