Diplomat & Photographer
Telling stories across borders
A Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State, bringing together diplomacy, economics, and visual storytelling from posts around the world.
A Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State, bringing together diplomacy, economics, and visual storytelling from posts around the world.
From the rugged coastlines of Morocco to the complex political landscape of the Balkans, a career in diplomacy has been shaped by a commitment to understanding the economic and human forces that bind nations together. Each posting has offered new perspectives on how policy intersects with daily life, and how careful analysis can inform decisions that affect thousands.
The camera serves as a second language—a way of seeing and documenting the places called home, however temporarily. Film photography, in particular, demands patience and intention, qualities that translate well to the careful work of consular affairs and economic reporting.
Education at Reed College and Johns Hopkins SAIS provided the analytical foundation, while service in the Peace Corps revealed the importance of community-level engagement. Today, this blend of skills continues to evolve through each new challenge and conversation.
Adjudicating visa applications with precision and efficiency. Designing new standard operating procedures that dramatically improved processing times while maintaining rigorous security standards. Building financial models to quantify economic impact of consular operations.
Authored diplomatic cables analyzing macroeconomic developments including banking crises, regulatory changes, and emerging financial technologies. Investigated corruption networks and collaborated with local banking leaders on treasury compliance initiatives. Supervised a team while managing logistics for high-level diplomatic visits.
Secured and managed grants through the Let Girls Learn initiative and Peace Corps Partnership Program. Organized empowerment programs for young women and mentored local business leaders on financial planning and project management.
