Background & Training
Credentials
Education, expertise, and the professional experience behind the work.
Academic Formation
Education
MBA in International Business
Southern States University · San Diego
Graduate degree focused on international commerce, cross-border strategy, and global organizational management.
B.S. in International Security and Conflict Resolution
San Diego State University · Emphasis: Justice in the Global System
Minor in Sociology. Focused on global security systems, peacebuilding frameworks, and the structural dimensions of conflict and justice.
Associates Degrees (5)
Global Studies · Political Science · Behavioral Science · Sociology · Criminology
What I Know
Areas of Expertise
International Relations & Diplomacy
Deep grounding in how states, institutions, and non-state actors interact, negotiate, and compete. Informed by both academic study and professional practice.
Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding
Training in the theory and practice of conflict analysis, mediation frameworks, and post-conflict justice. Emphasis on structural and systemic approaches.
Cross-Cultural Business & Protocol
Practical expertise in the unwritten rules that govern business relationships across borders: etiquette, communication styles, hierarchy, negotiation norms, and the trust-building that precedes any deal.
Nonprofit & Civil Society
Engaged with global civil society organizations, advocacy, and the mechanics of mission-driven work at the intersection of policy and practice.
Political Analysis & Commentary
Writing and analysis on international affairs, geopolitics, and global governance, grounded in academic frameworks and communicated for general audiences.
International Business Strategy
MBA-level grounding in global market dynamics, cross-border organizational structures, and the business dimensions of operating in multiple regulatory and cultural environments.
Where I've Worked
Professional Background
Project Manager
End-to-end project planning and execution across cross-functional teams.
Financial Analyst
Quantitative and qualitative analysis in support of business and investment decisions.
Market Researcher
Insurance sector research, competitive intelligence, and consumer behavior analysis.
Event Coordinator
Design and delivery of professional and public-facing events at scale.