A job is more then a paycheck; it is an opportunity to work towards change.
The areas where I have focused my attention are: human rights and poverty alleviation.
There are many tools people bring to bare on these important issues. Concentrating on where I can have the largest impact, I focus on developing creative strategies for change that encourage public engagement and behavior change, incorporating advocacy and addressing government policy. The strength of my experience comes from working in a variety of sectors, running my own business and learning from people in many developing nations.
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International Development: Advocacy, Strategic Communications and Policy Change
Oxfam America Feb. – May 2010 USA, Washington, DC – Independent Consultant, Special Projects & Haiti Policy
Oxfam America Aug. – Oct. 2009 USA, Washington, DC – Independent Consultant, Climate Change Team
Oxfam America Jan. – Nov. 2008 USA, Washington, DC — Regional Humanitarian Policy Advisor for the Horn of Africa & Iraq
Africare March – June 2006 USA, Washington DC — Contractor, Marketing & Development Department
Human Rights Watch Sept. 2005 – Dec 2005 USA, Washington, DC — Assistant to the Executive Director, Africa Division (Intern)
Equip/ Vine Associates, Inc. May 2002- 2005 USA, Emerald Hills, CA — Rural Community Development Specialist
Government: Human Rights & Foreign Policy
U.S. House of Representatives July 2006 – Jan. 2008 USA, Washington DC
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health – Chairman Donald M. Payne — Staff Associate
Congressional Human Rights Caucus – Office of Congressman Frank Wolf — Congressional Fellow
Empowering Others To Make Change
Heroes Of The Nation (Kenya) (2010) Washington, DC
Umalusi Trust – ‘Our Children 2010′ (2010) George, South Africa
International Justice Mission; Love Light & Melody; Abolish Slavery (2009–2010) Cape Town, South Africa & Washington, DC
Call+Response ® (2006–2008) San Francisco, CA & Washington, DC
The Lotus Global Health Foundation (2007) Washington, DC
Youth With A Mission (2001– 2002) India, Pune & Budapest, Hungary
Private Sector Experience
Organize This! April. 2002 – Aug. 2005, USA, Redwood City & Los Angeles, CA — Professional Organizer
The Institute Sept. 1999 – Aug. 2001 USA, Redwood City, CA — Marketing and Public Relations Assistant
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A. in International Development Studies; focus on Africa and the Middle East; Minor in Political Science
Georgetown University
M.A. Candidate, Public Relations and Corporate Communications (2010)
Focus on Strategic Communication; Social Marketing, Cause Campaigns; Integrated BCC for development projects