Summary

Work experience

• Senior Foreign Service Officer

  U.S. Department of State

  2007.10-2026.05

  (19 years)

  • Led high-level diplomatic engagements with foreign government officials, multilateral organizations, and private-sector partners • Advised senior U.S. policymakers on geopolitical developments, regional stability, and economic trends across multiple regions • Participated in interagency policymaking processes on complex, often sensitive topics, including US-China bilateral engagement, Iran’s nuclear program, and migration and government stability in Latin America • Directed foreign assistance and security cooperation programs • Managed large, cross-functional teams, including U.S. direct hires and locally employed staff • Coordinated interagency strategy with defense, intelligence, and development stakeholders • Oversaw crisis response operations, including evacuations and contingency planning for U.S. personnel and citizens • Delivered strategic briefings to senior government officials, congressional delegations, and international partners
• Consular & Political Officer (Multiple Assignments)

  U.S. Embassies

  2007.09-2015.01

  (7 years)

  • Adjudicated complex visa cases and provided emergency services to U.S. citizens abroad • Produced in-depth political and economic reporting to inform U.S. foreign policy decisions • Cultivated relationships with host government officials, civil society leaders, and international organizations • Led anti-fraud initiatives and strengthened consular integrity programs
• Commissioned Officer (Captain)

  U.S. Army

  1999.06-2005.01

  (6 years)

  • Led platoon- and company-level operations both domestically and in overseas deployments • Planned and executed security and stability operations in high-risk environments • Managed personnel, logistics, and mission planning • Coordinated with allied forces and interagency partners during joint operations • Awarded commendations for leadership and operational effectiveness

Educational experience

• National Intelligence University

  Strategic Inteligence

  2018.08-2019.06

  (a year)

  Completed a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence.
• Foreign Service Institute

  in Political Science

  2016.01-2016.03

  (3 months)

  Management and leadership training.
• University of California, Los Angeles

  Political Science

  1995.09-1999.06

  (4 years)

  Studied Political Science and Government.

Certificates