Portfolio & Impact

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Impact

Featured projects, case studies, and publications showcasing measurable impact in international development and gender inclusion. Each engagement demonstrates data-driven approaches that generate sustainable change.

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Countries Reached
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Featured Projects

Featured Engagements

Key projects that demonstrate measurable impact and data-driven approaches to international development and gender inclusion.

UNOPS

July 2024 - Present

$30M+
Portfolio Value

Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership

Project Overview

Lead M&E activities for 50+ energy transition programs across Southeast Asia with $30M+ in funding, ensuring gender-responsive monitoring and data-driven programming.

My Role & Actions

Designed and implemented gender-responsive monitoring frameworks
Led data collection and validation of 50 result-based monitoring frameworks quarterly
Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to strengthen data-driven programming
+1 additional responsibilities

Key Impact

100% compliance with donor reporting requirements
Enhanced gender integration across all 50+ programs
Improved data quality and data-driven decision making
+1 additional outcomes
Active Project
M&E Focus
Project Progress85%

Asian Development Bank

August 2024 - Present

$88M
Program Value

Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative

Project Overview

Lead multiple evaluations of women's economic empowerment initiatives across 14 Pacific countries for an 18-year, $88M technical assistance program.

My Role & Actions

Developed comprehensive evaluation tools and methodologies
Collected and analyzed data from multiple Pacific countries
Drafted detailed case studies and evaluation reports
+1 additional responsibilities

Key Impact

Informed strategic decisions for PSDI Phase V development
Enhanced understanding of women's economic empowerment impacts
Strengthened evidence base for future programming
+1 additional outcomes
Active Project
M&E Focus
Project Progress85%

International Finance Corporation

July 2018 - June 2024

100%
Compliance Rate

IFC Gender Strategy Implementation

Project Overview

Ensure 100% quality compliance with World Bank Group standards across 100-120 gender-flagged advisory projects annually, spanning multiple industries and regions.

My Role & Actions

Advised operational teams on project design and M&E frameworks
Conducted quality assurance reviews of project governance documents
Delivered capacity building training for clients and staff
+1 additional responsibilities

Key Impact

100% quality compliance rate maintained consistently
Enhanced project governance across 30+ gender advisory programs
Improved client satisfaction and program effectiveness
+1 additional outcomes
Active Project
M&E Focus
Project Progress85%

Mekong Development Research Institute

April 2014 - May 2018

30K+
Survey Sample

Vietnam Development Impact Evaluations

Project Overview

Lead 6-9 donor-funded impact evaluation projects annually on diverse development topics including poverty reduction, education, agriculture, and gender.

My Role & Actions

Managed 20+ large-scale surveys with sample sizes up to 30,000
Developed technical and financial proposals for competitive bidding
Led impact evaluation projects with budgets up to $2.5M
+1 additional responsibilities

Key Impact

Won 8-10 new projects annually worth over $2M total
Achieved excellent performance ratings from all clients
Enhanced evidence base for development policy in Vietnam
+1 additional outcomes
Active Project
M&E Focus
Project Progress85%
Research & Publications

Publications & Reports

Influential research and reports that have shaped policy and practice in international development and gender inclusion.

Institutional Report

5,500+ downloads

Featured

A Retrospective of IFC's Implementation of the World Bank Group Gender Strategy

Lead author for context section and all results, data visualization and case studies. Widely used for the World Bank Group strategy development.

Adopted as standard guidance for IFC upstream operations

Impact Level
Impact Assessment

600+ downloads

Tackling Childcare: The Business Case for Employer-Supported Childcare in Fiji

Lead author of the report and data analysis. Report drove policy and practice changes across 15 large firms in Fiji.

Impact Level
Impact Assessment

800+ downloads

Waka Mere Commitment to Action: Improving Business Outcomes in Solomon Islands

Lead author of the report and data analysis. Report contributed to IFC Corporate Award Fy19 for Waka Mere Commitment to Action Project.

Impact Level
Peer-Reviewed Research

152 citations

Determinants of Financing Pattern and Access to Formal-Informal Credit: The Case of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Viet Nam

Published in Journal of Management Research. Comprehensive analysis of SME financing patterns in Vietnam.

Impact Level
Peer-Reviewed Research

54 citations

An empirical Analysis of Credit Accessibility of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Vietnam

Published in Banks and Bank Systems. Analysis of credit accessibility challenges for Vietnamese SMEs.

Impact Level
Impact Assessment

500+ downloads

The Impact of Domestic and Sexual Violence on the Workplace in Solomon Islands

Led data analysis and report visualization. Comprehensive assessment of workplace impacts of gender-based violence.

Impact Level
Measurable Impact

Overall Impact

Quantifiable results that demonstrate the effectiveness of data-driven approaches to international development.

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Countries Reached
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Publications Cited
100%
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