Strategic governance and program leader with 15+ years of federal experience leading complex portfolios across conflict, stabilization, and institutional transition environments. Led cross-functional teams of 30+ professionals and provided oversight of portfolios exceeding $3 billion, strengthening accountability, performance, risk management, and strategic resource allocation. Experienced in translating policy and strategic priorities into operational results while navigating complex government, international, and cross-sector stakeholder environments. Currently advancing expertise in AI governance and emerging technology policy through graduate study in Artificial Intelligence Management and Policy.
Purdue University, MS | in progress
Georgetown University, MA | 2012
Benedictine University, BAs | 2004
Certifications & Clearances:
Top Secret Clearance
PMP, 2025
Foundations in AI, Purdue, 2026
Languages:
Spanish, Advanced
Ukrainian, Intermediate
Russian, Elementary
Work History
Deputy Director, Program Office | USAID/Ukraine | Kyiv, Ukraine | 2024–2025
Director, Program Office | USAID/Kenya and East Africa | Nairobi, Kenya | 2022–2024
Deputy Director, Regional Program Office | USAID/Pakistan | Islamabad, Pakistan | 2019–2022
Performance Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist | USAID/HQ | Washington, DC | 2013–2019
Policy Analyst | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Washington, DC | 2015
Program Associate | Freedom House | Washington, DC | 2012
Research Assistant | Benedictine University | Chicago, Illinois | 2010
Peace Corps Volunteer | Cherkasy, Ukraine | 2007–2010
Awards
USAID Superior Honor Award | USAID | 2023
USAID Meritorious Honor Award | USAID 2021
Alumni Achievement Award, Rising Star | Benedictine University | 2021
Presidential Management Fellow | OMB | 2013