International Business
- Current advisor to small and medium-sized enterprises importing and marketing goods from Africa
- Current advisor for addressing vulnerable communities in the Americas and the Caribbean throughout the pandemic
- Ex-Corporate Executive Board (Gartner) | Global Business Development Specialist
- Ex-Network for Good (founded by AOL, Cisco, and Yahoo)
Public Policy and Government
- Former Communications Director in the Executive Office of the Washington, DC Mayor
- Former United States Congressional intern
- Former intern for Montgomery County, Maryland’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations
- Former intern for Chesapeake Public Strategies (public affairs firm)
Strategic Comms
- Radio, television, newspaper, and online media placements
- Created style guides, build communications departments, and provided trainings
- Wrote speeches/scripts and provided communications coaching for for government officials
- Drafted proclamations on behalf of government agencies, elected officials.
- Wrote position statements and legislation
Awards and Nominations
- 2021 African Community Service Award recipient
- 2020 PFP Alumni Impact Award nominee
- 2018 Luke C. Moore High Community Partner Award
International Fellowships and Exchanges
- Morocco
- Egypt
- Mexico
- United Kingdom
- Saudi Arabia
Volunteerism and Service
- Capital Area Food Bank
- Byte Back
- Latino Student Fund
Education
- Georgetown University
- Florida International University
- University of Maryland, College Park
Relevant coursework:
Innovation in Emerging Markets; Challenges and Opportunities in Start-up Creation; Digital Transformation in an Experience Driven Reality; Global Finance: The New International Banking and Financial Landscape; Earning Reputation and Influence via Digital & Influence; Understanding Supply Chain Management; Cybersecurity in the Digital Age; Leading for Transformational Change, Global Strategy and Geopolitical Risk; Government’s Influence on Business, Infrastructure and Energy, Innovation, Competitiveness, and Impact Investing; Globalization’s Impact on Competitiveness; How Foreign Nations Promote Business, Business & Policy; Trade, Investment, and Foreign Policy in the Americas; Global Business Strategies; Global Marketing; and Economics of Underdeveloped Countries