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Defender Services Office, Administrative Office of the US CourtsChief, Program Review Branch
Oct. 2021Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesLead a team of 13 people (lawyers and other professionals) in support of 82 federal defender offices across the USA. Responsible for success of a pilot diversity fellowship program, conducting regular cyclical reviews pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, and organizing major events and conferences for members of the community. Support various working groups and expert panels. Coach and mentor internal staff. Knowledgeable in organizational management, best practices in leadership and management, strategic and long-term planning, and resource management. Oversee management of grants distributed to 17 community defender organizations. Develop and implement policy.
IDLO - International Development Law OrganizationCountry Manager
May. 2019 - Oct. 2021Metro Manila, National Capital Region, PhilippinesLed the IDLO team in Manila. Responsible for all internal operations, program development, building relationships with stakeholders and ensuring effectiveness of all programming. Coordinated with HQ in Rome on all administrative and operational issues. Contributed to strategic planning. Led transition of all programming and work during global COVID 19 pandemic.
ABA ROLI MENASenior Advisor and Head of Office
Jan. 2017 - May. 2019USA, Morocco, EgyptServed as Senior Advisor on all programming in Morocco and Egypt. Transitioned to field position in Cairo, Egypt. Coordinated with DC head office including MEL, HR, OGC, Finance, and similar. Supported staff in Morocco and Egypt. Assisted with program development, strategic planning, and relations with stakeholders. Led a team of 16+ overseeing all day to day operations.
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)Deputy Chief, Rule of Law Unit
Sep. 2015 - Jan. 2017Warsaw Area, PolandProvide expert advice with respect to rule of law and human dimension issues and contribute to the development of programmes and policy options, including the development and implementation of rule of law projects. Specific duties include: ◾Designing and implementing the ODIHR rule of law programme activities, including the management of administrative and financial aspects of projects; ◾Co-ordinating and undertaking research and analysis on specific rule of law issues with a special emphasis on developments in the criminal justice sector and reform/strengthening capacity of legal institutions; ◾Representing the ODIHR at international conferences, seminars and expert meetings on rule of law development work, including providing expertise and presentations on the ODIHR rule of law activities; ◾Following political and legal developments in selected OSCE participating States, and providing briefings to the ODIHR management and OSCE officials on rule of law issues, including presentations at regular ODIHR human dimension events; ◾Administering and implementing rule of law projects and activities, including their monitoring and evaluation; ◾Providing rule of law advice and expertise to the ODIHR management and OSCE field operations in the designated areas of responsibility; ◾Developing and maintaining regular contacts with legal professionals, project partners, and the OSCE participating State stakeholders in the justice system
American Bar Association Rule of Law InitiativeProgram Director
Feb. 2012 - Dec. 2012Baku, AzerbaijanOversee six USAID and DOS-funded programs covering human rights, combating trafficking in persons, criminal law, media rights, rule of law, and rights of the disabled. Responsibilities include financial and administrative management, directing program activities, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building for staff and local partners, grant proposal development, quarterly report writing, developing relations with donors, government bodies, and NGO partners, and supervising a staff of 16.
ABA ROLI AzerbaijanCriminal Law Program Specialist
Jul. 2010 - Feb. 2012Oversee project implementation under INL (DOS) grant, including trainings for local lawyers, coordinating with national and international partners and donors; substantive quality control of activities; and management of staff.
Defender Association of PhiladelphiaAssistant Defender
Sep. 2004 - Jun. 2010Philadelphia, PARepresented indigent clients at all stages of the criminal justice system, from arraignment through to sentencing. Handled misdemeanor cases involving DUI, simple assault, drug possession, and represented clients in serious felony charges including rape, attempted murder, armed robbery, and burglary. Experience in over 20 jury trials.
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