Professional Summary

I’m a Feminist Organizational Psychologist and Learning Specialist with over a decade of experience supporting capacity development, organizational effectiveness, and cross‑cultural program delivery across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. I’m skilled in the design and implementation of bespoke learning strategies aligned with UN values, gender equality priorities, and results‑based management (RBM) frameworks. I’m experienced in stakeholder engagement with international experience with governmental, diplomatic, and development partners.

I’m fluent in English and intermediate in French. I hold the Right to Work in the United Kingdom and Canada.

Professional Experience

Organizational Psychologist & Learning Specialist

Professional Development Designs | United Kingdom | 2024–Present

Designing and delivering learning solutions aligned with gender equality, women’s leadership, and inclusive organizational development.
Developing digital learning products (e.g., worksheets, reference materials, assessments, podcasts) supporting scalable capacity‑building initiatives.
Applying organizational psychology research, adult learning theory, and behavioural insights to strengthen professional development outcomes.
Facilitating short courses, individual coaching, and digital learning experiences for diverse international audiences.

Academic Manager

British Council | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 2019–2021

Led teaching centre operations, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement in a complex, multicultural environment.
Designed learning and development solutions (online and in person) for government ministries, diplomatic missions, and development partners.
Managed CPD frameworks and performance systems for a teaching team aligned with organizational standards.
Oversaw risk management, safeguarding, and compliance processes.
Built strategic partnerships with government, NGOs, and international organizations to support education and professional skills development.

Academic Coordinator

British Council | Seoul, South Korea | 2015–2019

Identified training needs by analyzing skill gaps through appraisals, surveys, and consultations with managers.
Designed and delivered training by creating bespoke training programs, including workshops, e-learning, and mentoring for national and regional initiatives.
Ensured mandatory training through compliance and evaluation activity; evaluated program ROI through feedback and data analysis.
Supported recruitment, onboarding, and professional development aligned with organizational competency frameworks.
Fostered a culture of continuous professional development (CPD) aligned with organizational goals.

Teacher/Trainer

British Council | Dubai, UAE | 2013–2015

Designed and delivered training via courses, interactive workshops, onboarding programs, and tailored learning interventions.
Applied Adult Learning principles by utilizing techniques to encourage, guide, and evaluation adult learner groups
Conducted Needs Analysis by assessing capability gaps to design relevant learning solutions.
Acted as a catalyst for change within the business, helping teams adapt to new processes and technologies.
Ensured compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and quality assurance policies.

Communication Skills Trainer

Université Sainte‑Anne | Halifax, Canada | 2012–2013

Designed and delivered soft‑skills training for Canadian newcomers, supporting social inclusion and labour‑market integration.
Conducted needs assessments and programme evaluations to inform evidence‑based improvements.

Professional Memberships

Education

Master of Science in Organizational Psychology

Northumbria University, UK | 2024

Modules: Learning and Development, Organizational Design, Research Methodology, Wellbeing, Job Selection, and Consultancy
Dissertation: The Impact of Job Autonomy on Work Engagement in Hybrid Work Environments
Independent Research:
- Conceptualized, planned and undertook a novel piece of research that contributed to psychological knowledge
- Critically evaluated current theories and evidence
- Designed research project plan whilst meeting relevant ethical guidelines
- Designed survey for quantitative data collection; collected, analyzed, and reported findings

Diploma in Learning & Development (Level 5)

Avado, London | 2021

Modules
- Developing Professional Practice
- Using Information and Metrics to Develop Business Cases
- Designing and Developing Digital and Blended Learning Solutions
- Developing Leadership and Management Skills
- Managing the Learning and Development Business Function

Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Level 7)

Trinity College London | 2018

Modules
- Written papers on Language Acquisition, Learning and Teaching, Professional Development
- Coursework portfolio on Observation Instrument, Developmental Record, Independent Research Project
- Interview on theory and practice with phonological focus and phonemic transcription
- Classroom teaching assessment on Planning, Delivery, and Evaluation

Bachelor of Arts in English and Gender Studies

Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada | 2003

Focus on Gender and Writing through Feminist Discourse Analysis

Key Skills & Competencies

Program & Project Management

International development project lifecycle management
Results‑based management (RBM) and theory‑of‑change alignment
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks
Stakeholder engagement with government, diplomatic, and multilateral partners
Budget oversight and resource planning
Risk assessment, mitigation, and compliance

Capacity Development & Learning Design

Competency‑based learning frameworks
Digital learning design and blended learning solutions
Facilitation, coaching, and leadership development
Gender‑responsive and inclusive learning approaches

Cross‑Cultural & Regional Expertise

Professional experience in Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia
Adapting global initiatives to local contexts
Diplomatic engagement and partnership building

Research & Analytical Capabilities

Quantitative and qualitative research
Data‑driven decision‑making (SPSS, analytics platforms)
Policy analysis and evaluation
Evidence synthesis for programme design and reporting