Experience

Volunteer

Writer, Asante Africa, Remote, 2020-2021

Researcher, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Remote, 2016           

Funding Committee Coordinator, Refugees International Japan, Tokyo, 2012-2013

Researcher, UN Population Fund (UNFPA), Remote, 2011 

 

Senior Communications Associate, Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, Washington, DC,
Jan 2022-Jan 2023

Author reports, blogs, newsletters, and other communications to showcase programs and research for donor, practitioner, and general audiences; edit research briefs for clarity, concision, and general audience readability; prepare talking points for senior staff, including CEO; provide research, writing, and editing support on million-dollar funding proposals; create new webpages and draft SEO-optimized content across website; draft scripts for explainer and promotional videos; prepare budgets and contracts and manage relationships with vendors; promoted from Specialist to Senior Associate after less than one year

Communications Specialist, Publications, Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, Washington, D.C.,
2021-2022

Oversaw the publications process from drafting through dissemination; drafted and designed the organization’s first ever impact report and the first Evidence and Learning newsletter; led design and creation of content for regular publications and drafted content for urgent communications including Congressional testimony; produced blogs, collaterals, press releases, and other external-facing content to highlight program successes and garner support for the organization

Senior Associate, Development and Communications
TJ Partnership Fund, Alexandria, VA, 2018-2019

Led the office’s communication efforts and managed production of print and digital content; developed and implemented giving campaigns targeting various constituencies; planned and executed fundraising events

Development Assistant
TJ Partnership Fund, Alexandria, VA, 2017-2018

Drafted various communications including donor acknowledgement letters, appeals, and newsletter articles; created content for website and social media platforms; managed database

Foreign Service Virtual Student Intern
U.S. State Department, Remote, 2017-2018

Conducted research on African countries to produce detailed country timelines and summary documents for use by State Department officers

Office Administrator, Law Office of Michael E. Lyons, P.C., Suitland, MD, 2015-2017

Led various projects in support of opening a new business, including researching and setting up communications and data systems, purchasing supplies, and managing financial systems

History Intern, American Red Cross, Washington, D.C., 2016

Evaluated hundreds of documents and photographs for historical significance and made determinations on retention based on records management policies; created digital archive and finding aids

Graduate Teaching Assistant, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 2013-2015

Managed students across three sections; edited and graded assignments and and independently resolved variety of student issues

Analyst, Government Accountability Office, Washington, D.C., 2010-2011

Conducted research including on-site interviews to write sections of published GAO products such as reports and Congressional testimony; orally communicated findings to senior staff and external audiences

Administrative Assistant/ Secretary, Architect of the Capitol, Washington, D.C., 2008-2010

Maintained excellent standard of customer service as first point-of-contact; managed all office administrative matters