Democracy and Civic Engagement Specialist

Areas of expertise include:

• Community mobilization and civic engagement

• Strategic plan development

• Policy Analysis and advocacy

Stephanie is a seasoned Democracy and Civic Engagement Specialist with over ten years of expertise in community mobilization, strategic plan development, and policy analysis and advocacy. She is a seasoned international development practitioner – serving as a program analyst for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, D.C., and managing diverse community-facing programs with USAID implementing partners working in fragile, and conflict-affected states.

Her career highlights include leading strategic planning efforts for USAID, providing strategic and technical leadership for a USAID working group dedicated to preventing conflict and violence, managing US government-funded complex civic education programs in challenging environments, and supporting the development of local civil society organizations. She has successfully designed and implemented initiatives promoting youth engagement, women's peace and security, and effective governance.

Stephanie’s proven ability to analyze policy, engage stakeholders, and develop strategic plans makes her a valuable asset to organizations seeking to strengthen their community impact. She provides clients with expert guidance on fostering civic participation and driving positive social change, leveraging her deep understanding of international development principles and her commitment to building inclusive communities. She holds a Masters from the University of Oxford.