Summary

Work experience

• Senior Policy & Trade Analyst

  APCO Worldwide

  2021.02-Current

  (5 years)

  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis on U.S. and global trade policies, legislative developments, regulatory changes, and geopolitical risks affecting technology, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and emerging industries. • Monitor trade negotiations, sanctions regimes, export controls, and industrial policy initiatives and assess implications for cross-border investment and supply chains. • Prepare detailed policy briefs, analytical reports, and client presentations translating complex policy issues into decision-ready insights. • Support consulting engagements through scenario analysis, regulatory risk assessments, and comparative policy evaluation. • Engage with industry associations, policy experts, and former government officials to strengthen research quality and recommendations.
• Policy Consultant

  International Trade & Geopolitics – Teneo Strategy (Washington, DC)

  2017.04-2021.01

  (4 years)

  • Advised corporate and institutional clients on trade policy trends, geopolitical developments, and regulatory risks across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. • Conducted country-level and sector-specific political, economic, and regulatory risk assessments to support investment and market-entry decisions. • Drafted client-facing reports analyzing trade disputes, WTO developments, sanctions exposure, and policy shifts. • Supported senior consultants in stakeholder engagement and strategic advisory projects.
• International Trade Policy Analyst

  U.S.–China Business Council

  2013.07-2017.03

  (4 years)

  • Analyzed U.S.–China trade relations, WTO compliance issues, and regulatory barriers impacting member companies across multiple industries. • Tracked U.S. trade legislation, executive actions, and regulatory developments relevant to international commerce. • Prepared policy briefings, analytical reports, and industry updates for corporate members and internal stakeholders. • Coordinated research with government agencies, trade associations, and private-sector partners.
• Policy Research Analyst

  East-West Center (Washington, DC)

  2010.06-2013.06

  (3 years)

  • Conducted research on Asia-Pacific trade policy, regional economic integration, and geopolitical risk trends. • Contributed to policy reports and analytical publications for government and business audiences. • Supported expert workshops, conferences, and policy dialogues on international economic issues.
• Research Assistant

  International Political Economy – CSIS (Washington, DC)

  2008.06-2010.05

  (2 years)

  • Supported research on global trade governance, international political economy, and economic security issues. • Assisted with data collection, policy analysis, and report drafting. • Helped organize policy briefings, public events, and expert discussions.

Educational experience

• George Mason University

  Master of Public Administration (MPA)

  2006.09-2008.05

  (2 years)

  Relevant Coursework: U.S. Trade Policy Analysis; International Economic Policy; Regulatory Policy and Institutional Design; Cost–Benefit Analysis; Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis; Program Evaluation and Policy Impact Assessment.
• University of Kent

  Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations

  2005.07-2005.09

  (3 months)

  International Political Economy; EU Trade and Competition Policy; WTO Law and Multilateral Trade Institutions; Comparative Foreign Policy; Global Security and Geopolitical Risk; Research Methods in International Relations.
• California State University, Long Beach

  (BA) in Political Science

  2001.09-2005.05

  (4 years)

  U.S. Government and Public Policy; International Relations Theory; Comparative Politics; Political Economy of Development; Public Law and Regulatory Institutions; Research Design and Political Analysis.
• University of Illinois at Chicago

  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

  2000.09-2004.05

  (4 years)

  Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory; International Trade Theory; Applied Econometrics; Industrial Organization; Public Finance and Tax Policy; Economic Statistics and Data Analysis.

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