Award-winning program management leader with a consistent proven track record.

         Honored with many accolades for empowering 39 million in Afghanistan, including from former First Lady Laura Bush, while serving as a leader for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

         Built strategic alliances with multiple government and non-government organizations.

         Fluent in English and Dari/Persian, with basic knowledge of Pashto.

Budget Management International Program Development Negotiations

Project Management Team Leadership/Management Strategic Partnerships

Risk Management Staff Training and Development Program Management

Excel Consulting International Redwood City, CA May 2017-Present

Independent Consultant

         Performing consulting about 20 hours per week, particularly between the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and implementing partners at the ministerial level.

         Advise training staff on research, business development, strategic planning and event planning.

         Identify and resolve issues and assist with technical proposal development and execution.

Chemonics International Washington, DC 2011-May 2017

Director, Promote Women in Government (2015-May 2017)

         Led a $38 million agency and a home office team of four personnel and a team of 77 field employees.

         Promoted the Women in Government (WIG) program in Afghanistan on behalf of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

         Led implementation of strategies to optimize contract profitability and decrease cost overruns.

         Praised by former U.S. First Lady Laura Bush across 22 pages of her 2016 book, Women Voices of Hope.

         Lowered costs after negotiating with multiple government organizations in Afghanistan to use their space for an internship training program.

         Established 350 businesses in Afghanistan and helped educate 20,000 women in best business practices.

         Increased enrollment of female students at the American University of Afghanistan by 50%.

Acting Chief of Party Kabul, Afghanistan (2015)

         Led cross-functional and international teams to plan, manage and deliver USAID.

         Oversaw the design and development of the operational and annual project planning cycle.

         Launched a 12-month internship program for 20 women, ages 18-30.

         Secured internship opportunities for 3,000 women in the government of Afghanistan.

Consultant, New Business Development (2014-2015)

         Chosen to serve as Principal, in-country Gender Advisor to international partners and stakeholders.

         Contributed technical expertise to advance USAID and promote a $216 million contract.

         Played an integral role assisted with planning and implementing women s networking events.

Chemonics International Washington, DC 2011-May 2017

Consultant, New Business Development (2014-2015)

         Honored in 2014 with the Minster s Award from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, as well as the Senate Award from the Ministry of Women s Affairs.

         Supported 3,293 women-led businesses across Afghanistan, including $2.4 million in private financing.

Technical Deputy Chief of Party (2012-2014)

         Led a $78 million project, including establishing an internship program for women in finance, with 300 women trained and approximately 112 securing employment.

         Developed a Train-the-Trainers Program and instructed on women s leadership/professional development.

         Recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation in 2013 from the President of Afghanistan.

         Created Afghanistan s first Access to Finance Event and Innovation Exhibition Event.

         Secured a Bilateral Strategic Agreement between the U.S. and Afghanistan.

Country Director, Training & Capacity Building (2011-2012)

         Defined end-to-end program mission, objectives and deliverables in alignment to Afghan needs.

         Led needs/gap analysis improvements to training programs and resource allocation models.

Deloitte Kabul, Afghanistan 2007-2011

Training Director/Deputy Team Leader, NGO & Private Sector Developer

         Served as Gender Advisor for Afghan Civil Service Commission, promoting capacity building and drove government ministry training and institutional learning support.

         Managed Kunar Construction Center and Technical Vocational Institute training programs.

         Honored as Best Humanitarian by former First Lady Bush in her 2010 book, Spoken from the Heart.

         Launched the Afghan Executive Leadership Program for six women in partnership with the US-Afghan Women s Council at Georgetown University, which resulted in the Afghan Women in Government Caucus.

Honorary Degree, Humane Letters, University of Phoenix; earned 2005

Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Public Administration, University of Phoenix; earned 2000

  Completed Proposal Writing/Management and Project Management Training, Chemonics

  Completed Instructional Design for New Curriculum Developers

  Completed Federal Consulting Learning Program

  Completed Deloitte Manager s Training Program

Blog Post, Where Do Men Fit Into Gender Equality?, United Nations Foundation, Her Goals, Our Future series, Women Deliver Conference, May 2016

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As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an award-winning program management leader with a consistent proven track record. For example, I was honored with many accolades for empowering 39 million in Afghanistan, including from former First Lady Laura Bush, while serving as a leader for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In this capacity, I built strategic alliances with multiple government and non-government organizations. Among my unique qualifications and achievements:

         Led a $38 million agency and a home office team of four personnel and a team of 77 field employees.

         Managed implementation of strategies to optimize contract profitability and decrease cost overruns.

         Lowered costs after negotiating with multiple government organizations in Afghanistan to use their space for an internship training program.

         Increased enrollment of female students at the American University of Afghanistan by 50%.

         Supported 3,293 women-led businesses across Afghanistan, including $2.4 million in private financing.

         Secured internship opportunities for 3,000 women in the government of Afghanistan.

         Honored in 2014 with the Minster s Award from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, as well as the Senate Award from the Ministry of Women s Affairs.

         Developed a Train-the-Trainers Program and instructed on women s leadership/professional development.

         Recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation in 2013 from the President of Afghanistan.

         Praised by former U.S. First Lady Laura Bush across 22 pages of her 2016 book, Women Voices of Hope and as Best Humanitarian in her 2010 book, Spoken from the Heart.

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