EXPERIENCE
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | Washington D.C.
Multimedia Editor | May 2022 – Present
- Produced data-driven editorial content, including interactive visuals and long-form features on global risk.
- Wrote a Python script to download individual IAEA reports on Iran’s nuclear activity, which were then aggregated into a dataset and animated in Adobe After Effects for a video on Iran and Israel’s nuclear programs.
- Designed and managed the relaunch of GlobalBioLabs.org, an interactive map platform to track and analyze the proliferation of maximum containment laboratories around the world.
- Created compelling, data-driven video content that is equally accessible for policymakers and the general public on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Tiktok.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | Vienna, Austria
Energy Data Analyst | January 2019 – January 2022
- Published technical reports including “Nuclear Energy for a Net Zero World” and “Climate Change and the Role of Nuclear Power”—to influence energy and climate policy discourse in IAEA member states.
- Developed dashboards using data from the OECD and World Bank with Tableau, Excel, and R for tracking global nuclear energy trends, policy commitments, and investment flows.
- Standardized internal workflows and knowledge management systems using SharePoint and Teams to support the Agency’s global coordination.
U.S. Department of State | Washington D.C.
Clean Energy Project Manager | April 2017 – December 2018
- Managed a portfolio of U.S. foreign assistance projects advancing clean energy access and climate resilience in developing countries.
- Collaborated across agencies (DOE, EPA, DOT) to align investments with international climate strategies.
- Provided analytical support and policy briefings for COP/UNFCCC negotiations, including projections for technology pathways.
- Developed policy briefings on power auctions, renewable energy incentives, and regional energy security.
Power Africa, U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) | Washington D.C.
Program Analyst | July 2015 –April 2017
- Directed portfolio-level analysis of renewable energy investments across Sub-Saharan Africa (rooftop solar, wind, biogas, mini-grids), and mapping outcomes to country-level development indicators.
- Conducted rigorous due diligence and impact modeling for new project proposals.
- Supported organizational reporting requirements by synthesizing field data into strategic program insights for senior leadership and external partners.
Qorax Energy | Hargeisa, Somaliland
Business Development and Research | Intern July 2014 – August 2014
- Conducted IRB-approved energy use survey for baseline analysis of energy consumption in Somaliland.
- Collected primary data for energy consumption across Somaliland, which became the basis for Master’s thesis.
Chicago Bridge and Iron | Medford, MA/Washington D.C.
Consultant | 2014
- Developed 100-year nuclear energy forecasting model with sensitivity analysis to demonstrate effects of proposed legislation globally on U.S. nuclear energy industry and U.S. national security objectives.
Next Step Living | Boston, MA
Account Manager and Financing Coordinator | 2012 – 2013
- Managed a portfolio of 100 customer accounts and monitored projects from sale to installation.
- Generated revenue through signed contracts, averaging 15 – 20 contracts (35k) per week.
United States Peace Corps | Klouekanme, Benin
Education Volunteer | 2009 – 2011
- Taught English as a Foreign Language in a Beninese school to multiple classes of 60+ students.
EDUCATION
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy
- Coursework: Corporate Finance, Clean Energy Policy, Global Consulting, Econometrics, Environmental Economics, International Economic Policy Analysis, International Energy Policy
- Thesis: “Dig For Fire: A Proposal for Power Sector Reform in Somaliland”
The University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts: Double Major in English and Cultural Anthropology
SKILLS
Data Analytics: Tableau, Power BI, RStudio, SQL, Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros), Mapbox, QGIS, Python
Policy: Strategic memos, technical reports, data review, impact dashboards
Tools: SharePoint, Teams, Salesforce, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Languages: English (native), French (advanced professional), German (intermediate)
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