Experienced international affairs professional with six years of demonstrated history working in international development projects including jobs and development, social protection, social development, poverty and equity with the World Bank Group. Skilled in data management, data analysis and field research. Self-motivated and driven to produce high quality reports, with special importance on ensuring client needs. Demonstrated team leadership skills with keen cross-cultural sensitivity, effective communication, results and client orientation. Research interests are in political economy of development in Africa, comparative politics and energy politics.

• Workshop, “Writing a Grant Proposal,” Heritage Christian College, August 3, 2023.
• Training, “Turnitin Similarity: A Training for Unicheck Customers” by the Turnitin Migrations Team for Heritage Christian College, July 11, 2023.
• Workshop, “Ghana Youth Employment Framework,” World Bank Group Social Protection and Labor Brown Bag Lunch (BBL), June 15, 2018.
• Workshop, “Bridging the Skills Gap – Creating Enabling Synergies between Industry and Academia,” Ghana Skills Gap Summit, September 27, 2017.
• Paper Presentation, “Youth Employment in Ghana: Conditions and Determinants,” Capstone presentation to client at the Human Development Network of the World Bank, May 9, 2015.
• Paper Presentation, “Youth Employment in Ghana: Conditions and Determinants,” Capstone presentation to client at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), May 8, 2015.
• Paper Presentation, “Youth Employment in Ghana: Conditions and Determinants,” Capstone presentation to the Center on Conflict and Development of Texas A&M University, April 28, 2015.

• James W. McGrew Research Award                              2015
  An award for outstanding research from the Central Texas Chapter of
  the American Society for Public Administration. The award recognizes
  graduate students in public policy programs who have conducted outstanding
  research as a team in the field of public policy.
• Dean’s Certificate in Leadership                                     2015
  A formal certificate in leadership which requires formal education
  and training (coursework and program workshops); self-study
  and assessments (personalized feedback and individualized leadership
  development planning); and experiential learning activities (involvement
  in extracurricular organizations, events, and service projects).
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 2012
  An award given to outstanding students who are selected based on
  leadership ability shown in the areas of scholastic aptitude, community
  service, and extracurricular activities.
• Judge Ted Poe Scholarship 2011
• Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society 2009
• Community Servant Leader Award, Abilene Christian University 2008 to 2012

• Proficient in statistical analysis and software (STATA and SPSS).
• Proficient in the use of automated economic analysis related software (ADePT).