CIAT International Center for Tropical Agriculture - Colombia
- Research Associate
2010 - 2010Decision and Policy Analysis Program – Sustainable business models for rural populations
- Analyzed organizational needs and strategized counseling to guide managers of small rural agricultural organizations. Analysis led to creation of new budgetary tools and guidelines to serve as part of model for larger implementation.
- Investigated benchmarks for better integration of rural farmers in value chains and reported recommendations endorsed by CIAT and large non-profit partners for project proposals.
CIAT International Center for Tropical Agriculture - Colombia
- Biotechnology Engineer
2007 - 2009Agrobiodiversity Department – Rice genetics
- Envisioned new research projects for development of rice lines resistant to major virus and plague in Latin America. Recipient of $150,000 research grant from Monsanto's prestigious Beachell-Borlaug International Scholarship.
- Established new and optimized current analysis methods for greenhouse experimentation. Discovered unexpected rice characteristics and recommended new promising breeding strategies.
- Directed team of two greenhouse technicians, supervised maintenance of facilities and improved team dynamics. Inspired other teams at CIAT which led to consulting in areas of expertise.
IRD Research Institute for Development - France and Niger
- Intern Biotechnology Engineer
2006 - 2006- Led team of four technicians and students in research project which resulted in discovery of gene candidate, recommendations for millet improvement and published high-impact scientific article.
- Transferred technology from France to Niger and trained students and lab team in methodology reinforcing local commitment to projects.
Formations
University Of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School Of Business (Ann Arbor)
Ann Arbor2010 - 2012Marketing and Emerging Markets
- Finalist: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Community Consulting Competition
- Selected: Community Consulting Club Counselor and Emerging Markets Club Academic and Educational Development Associate
- Member: Consulting Club, Marketing Club and Net Impact