New York, New York, United States
From the United Nations, U.S. Department of State, and White House to foundations, nonprofits, and private law firms, I've worked closely with senior leaders to drive policy, justice, and positive social outcomes that improve lives and protect rights, often in the world’s most challenging environments. I bring 15+ years of experience leading legal, policy, and strategic initiatives across governments, multilateral organizations, and global institutions. Having lived across several diverse countries, I’ve worked alongside impacted communities, documenting their experiences, investigating violations of international law, and collaborating with global institutions on sensitive, often protracted efforts to secure justice and systemic reform. I've also advised organizations navigating complex risks — before they escalated into crises — by embedding governance, risk management, and compliance into core strategy and campaigns. I thrive in roles that require strategic foresight, principled leadership, and operational rigor, especially in ambiguous, high-risk, or politically sensitive contexts. Select Career Highlights: ✪ Directed global program portfolio worth $70M with complex legal, political, and resource challenges. ✪ Led 40+ UN fact-finding missions, including as Chief of Investigations for a UN Human Rights Commission. ✪ Mobilized 400+ partners across sectors and continents, including civil society, policy think tanks, government officials, and business leaders. ✪ Delivered briefings to Ambassadors, White House officials, Heads of State, boards of directors, and senior executives. ✪ Designed and executed human rights, legal, and ESG strategies in crisis and post-conflict situations. ✪ Licensed attorney certified in governance, risk management, compliance, and supply chain management. I’m most often described as calm under pressure — someone who brings resilience, integrity, and quiet strength to the table. In some of the most complex global crises, I’ve brought people together across sectors, shaped post-conflict recovery plans, and advocated for global financial reforms that have catalyzed real, lasting change. 📩 I'm open to executive, legal, and advisory opportunities across the corporate, multilateral, and philanthropic sectors, particularly in roles where I can continue to advise on responsible conduct, operational excellence, and mission delivery at scale. If my experience resonates with your work or organization, I’d love to connect! Feel free to reach out at [email protected].
Serve as senior leadership team member for a non-profit committed to empowering youth experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and economic insecurity. Manage enterprise-wide change management for a 46-member staff and revamp governance and employment policies to ensure compliance with legal, grant, and regulatory standards. Manage sensitive internal investigations to promote accountability and advise leadership on risk management. Represent executive leadership in engagements with Board members and funders, cultivating strategic partnerships to increase donor base. Implement performance management and professional development frameworks to foster a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Provide pro bono legal guidance to executives on federal and state regulatory compliance, audits, and investigations to strengthen procurement practices, operational integrity, and stewardship reporting.
Appointed by the President to serve in the Office of Global Criminal Justice, providing strategic counsel and intelligence analysis to the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large and Secretary of State on geopolitical threats, crisis prevention and risk mitigation across 30+ countries, including those involving terror finance. Led Multilateral and Congressional engagement efforts. Represented the agency at National Security Council meetings and served as a U.S. principal diplomat and delegate at intergovernmental convenings.
Directed U.S. policy engagement on Asia and the Pacific, managed a $5M portfolio, and built a global network of 400+ partners. Founded the Open Futures Forum, which unites emerging political leaders and policy experts at global summits like the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), COP, and the G-20. Led high-impact advocacy efforts across the Executive Branch and Congress, including driving successful IMF reform campaign that advanced inclusive global governance.
Oversaw a $12M global programming portfolio and led seven cross-functional teams comprising 50+ international experts. Directed initiatives to support conflict-affected regions, including Sudan, Myanmar, Ukraine, and Ethiopia. Drove global partnerships, secured funding, and launched initiatives to strengthen corporate social responsibility across Africa and Latin America in partnership with the Corporate Accountability Lab and the Chair of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights.
Promoted to Deputy Director after one year of service.