10+
Years of Experience
$50M
Projects Managed
3
Advanced Degrees
Core Competencies
Research & Analytics
Advanced qualitative & quantitative methods, data analysis with NVIVO, Stata, ArcGIS.
Open-Source Intelligence
Meticulous conflict monitoring and data collection from diverse online sources for impactful reporting.
Policy & Program Management
Full lifecycle management of USAID-funded initiatives using strategic logical frameworks.
Global Security & Conflict Resolution
Deep regional specialization in the Sahara-Sahel with hands-on skills in mediation & negotiation.
Strategic Communication
Prolific analytical writer with a significant publication record in books and peer-reviewed journals.
Leadership & Training
Co-founder of two organizations and valued instructor for U.S. diplomats and university students.
Skills Overview
Areas of Expertise
A visualization of my balanced, high-level skill set across key professional domains.
Technical Proficiency
Proficiency with essential software for modern data analysis and research.
Career Journey
Conflict Monitoring Expert
Sudan Conflict Observatory
2024
Utilized advanced OSINT to monitor, analyze, and report on the conflict in Sudan.
Peace & Governance Specialist
USAID (Burkina Faso)
2016 - 2018
Managed a $50M portfolio on countering violent extremism and promoting democracy.
Researcher
George Mason University
2021 - 2022
Led grant-funded field research in Niger and Burkina Faso on terrorist violence.
Consultant & Analyst
Global Terrorism Trends Analysis Center
2019 - 2020
Analyzed data in English and French to build a comprehensive terrorism database.
Publications Overview
A summary of my contributions to academic and policy discourse.
15+ Total Publications
Academic Foundation
Ph.D. in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
George Mason University (2022)
M.A. in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
University of San Diego (2015)
M.A. in Social Ethics and Theology
University of Toronto (2011)