Aided vulnerable population suffering from the 1988 Armenian earthquake and post-Soviet break-up.
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If You're Bored, Rent a Helicopter
Worked as desk officer supporting offices and programs in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Spearheaded contingency plans for Gulf War I responses.
Led one of WFP’s largest development programs leading 165 staff. Led WFP efforts to respond to 2008 Cyclone Sidr.
Headed the United Nations in Cambodia coordinating all 24 agencies, developed strategic plan and oversaw UNDP development program.
Managed diverse food assistance program in poor areas of China and assisting China to upscale from recipient to donor.
At that time, ran the largest humanitarian UN program feeding over 8 million Korean citizens suffering from floods and lack of food.
Supported economic development projects and food assistance to Egyptian vulnerable population following the Camp David accord.
Opened the WFP Eritrea program after liberation feeding 4.5 million people.
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Getting Craned
Provided food assistance for war affected in Former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Macedonia, and Montenegro).
Led the United Nations agencies in Indonesia, coordinated with ASEAN, and oversaw UNDP.
Founded the CRS program in Iraq responding to the post-Gulf War I responses.
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Al-Faw: Your Next Vacation Spot
The Big Guy and Eating
Ghosts of the Al Amiriyah Bomb Shelter: Iraqi War AftermathSacrificing Your Life for Beer with Mother Theresa
Managed large portfolio of infrastructure, education, health, and agricultural projects aiding Palestinian communities in Gaza and the West Bank.
Managed large program supporting Indochinese refugees and Thai villagers. Supporting strategy for local partners to take over the program.