Summary: Focus on human resource development, gender and development, distance learning systems, evaluation and monitoring, using technology in learning applications, participatory development, strategic planning and management. Directed, planned, managed, implemented and evaluated programs and projects in the US and abroad. Extensive experience in senior positions at the US Agency for International Development (USAID), universities, multinational and private organizations.

Experience:

Learning Systems Specialist. Learning Systems Unlimited. Use participatory methods to focus on assessing, forming, monitoring and evaluating effective learning systems, learning organizations, and learning communities. Involves needs assessment, systems design and management, distance learning strategies, using information and communications technology applications in sustainable development activities, and facilitation in creating teams and maintaining effective team function. Special emphasis is placed on enabling people to initiate, implement, manage and monitor change and development through the use of effective procedures and appropriate technology. Selected consultancies follow. June 1995 to present.

Distance Learning:. Researched how organizations make the transition from traditional face-to-face training to effective learning at a distance (World Bank). Designed and managed production of an electronic hypertext version of Socioeconomic and Gender Analysis materials for use in distance learning and information dissemination (UN/Food and Agriculture Organization). Provided expertise on field-testing and applying Socioeconomic and Gender Analysis materials for participatory international development (UN/FAO). Provided expertise on use of learning and distance learning systems in international settings (UN's Staff College). Designed a distance learning pilot for a Natural Resource Management program (USAID field mission in Niger, West Africa).

Training: Produced "how to" learning modules on strategic planning and performance management (USAID/Washington). Designed and conducted a training impact evaluation (USAID field mission in Benin, West Africa).

Web Architecture Design: Designed internal and public websites (USAID/Environment Information Clearinghouse). Designed and managed production of gender information websites and databases (USAID/Office of Women in Development).

Communication & Information Technology Officer. Policy and Programs Office, Center for Human Capacity Development, Global Programs Bureau, USAID, Washington, D.C. Coordinated, developed and evaluated policy guidelines on telecommunications and international development in developing nations for USAID. Provided leadership and expert advice regarding distance learning, communication and information technology and their application to meeting the educational objectives of the Agency in health, rural development, environment and education. Was USAID liaison with White House efforts related to developing the Global Information Infrastructure. June 1994 to June 1995.

Program Analyst. Program Office, Bureau for Research and Development, USAID, Washington, D.C. Directed and carried out the program information, Congressional liaison and outreach activities of the Research and Development (R&D) Bureau. Designed, established, managed and monitored the Bureau's computer-based information system (intranet). June 1992 to June 1994.

Human Resource Development Economist. Office of Women in Development (WID), Bureau for Research and Development, U.S. Agency for International Development, Washington, D.C. Designed and directed a 20-million-dollar project providing training, research and technical assistance to Agency Bureaus and overseas Missions. Involved training of trainers, developing materials and course contents, designing specific training interventions, and regularly evaluating the program for training effectiveness. Designed a computerized management information system to monitor the incorporation of gender issues in economic development activities. May 1987 to June 1992.

Adjunct Professor, International Programs. University of Arkansas Farming Systems Improvement Project, Rwanda. Analyzed the existing extension system with a careful gender perspective and recommended strategies for institutionalizing Farming Systems Research and Extension methodology in project's zone of action in Rwanda. Designed and delivered training events in French for agricultural technicians, administrators and women and men farmers. Created and trained a unique cadre of farmer "paraprofessionals" in data collection and on-farm trial management. June 1985 to April 1987.

Management Trainer. International Training Division, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. Designed and conducted a variety of on-the-job training programs on designing, managing, implementing and evaluating development projects, held in Washington D.C., Senegal, Liberia, Rwanda, and Bangladesh. Delivered in French and English. January 1981 to April 1985.

Business Development Consultant. Advised small business executives in Madison, Wisconsin to plan and establish their operations. Activities included financial analysis, stakeholder analysis, team building and management training. 1980 and 1984.

Rural Development Advisor. Integrated Rural Development Project, Jamaica. Established extension, continuing education, training, communication, and management information systems for staff and men and women farmers. Conducted staff development workshops for personnel at all levels - from national ministry officials to agriculture, watershed management and marketing field officers. October 1981 to October 1982.

Rural Development Specialist. North Shaba Project, Zaire. Developed farmer groups for women and men, councils and pre-cooperatives. Established a well-defined program of agricultural extension. Trained researchers, male and female extension agents and farmers in modern, basic agricultural techniques and appropriate technology. Worked in both French and Swahili. 1977 to 1980.

Economic Development Planner. East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Appleton, Wisconsin. Initiated the new Rural Conservation and Development unit. 1976 to 1977.

Business Manager. Madison, Wisconsin. General manager for a publications firm. 1969 to 1976.

Research Assistant. University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. Conducted research for professors. Summers of 1966 to 1968.

Peace Corps Volunteer Teacher. Liberia, West Africa. Taught high school and organized community and small enterprise self-help projects. 1963 to 1965.

University Education: Master's Degree, Economics of International Agriculture, minor in Marketing. University of Wisconsin-Madison. 1970. Bachelor of Science, Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Madison. 1962

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