University of London
London, UK, 2011
International Business Law
The Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C., 2008
Comparative and International Law
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA, 2008
Comparative and International Law
Universidad de Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica, 2007
International Commercial Arbitration
Latin American Legal Systems
Uniwersytet Jagiellonski Krakowie
Kraków, Poland, 2006
Law of the European Union
International Business and Trade Law
The University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida, 1998
Communications (Broadcast Journalism, Spanish, and Economics)
Designed and currently teaching a special topics course, SOCI 467 “Katrina: 15 Years Later,” Spring 2020. Designed a new course, SOCI 367 “Law, Policy, and Society,” introduced for Fall 2020, using inclusive course design concepts. Writing a new course, “Disasters Climate Change and International Security,” for Spring 2021
Oversaw transition of fund from a program to an independent College level initiative. Added two satellite universities and four partner organizations to the fund’s portfolio in the first six months/ Recruited inaugural advisory board, oversaw rebranding. Developed a sustainable budget framework and strategic plan
2020 Tropaia Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient. Teach: MPDM-700-101, Hazard Economics, MPDM-700-140, Hazard Economics, Spring 2020, Summer 2020. Teach MPEM-501-01 Theory Regional Collaboration and Framework (School of Continuing Studies, Emergency, and Disaster Management) Fall 2019, Fall 2020
Instructor at the School of the New York Times, D.C. Summer Academy. I taught Inside the Hill: Government and Politics (summer 2019), as well as International Relations and Development (summer 2020)
Policy Director for Internet Infrastructure coalition, designed advocacy and legislative strategy, organized annual policy fly-in. Advised organizational leadership and executive board on Internet policy and legal issues.
The British-American Project is a transatlantic fellowship comprising a broad spectrum of occupations, backgrounds and political views.
Served as counsel on a team assisting with the recovery of Puerto Rican communities and businesses impacted by Hurricane Maria. Conducted legal reviews and opinions, case management, and direct client assistance for a portfolio of several hundred disaster victims for loans valuing more than $1M.
Designed and taught Disaster Law and Policy (formerly numbered Law 303P), a course on legal issues surrounding disasters and humanitarian interventions. Evaluated students on a wide variety of topics, including governance, legal instruments in disaster law, climate change, and resilience. Taught LAW 533: D.C. Externship and Professional Conduct.
Organized and arranged annual meetings, two international briefings, and technical assistance trips for an international committee focused on judicial exchange programs. Developed and hosted discussions on Rule of Law and governance as well as a diverse range of sub-issues, including trafficking, corruption, and legal reform. Provided traveling judges and stakeholders for UNDP, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice with counsel and advice regarding international relations and law.
Counsel and oversight for and programs delivering disaster aid, and focused on response, recovery, disaster risk reduction, and response to complex emergencies. Prepared and released positions on environmental and urban emergencies as well as UNFCC and NATO security.
Served as National Society Legal Advisor for all issues related to international humanitarian and disaster law. Drafted resolutions and statements of principles in alignment with the Red Cross’ objectives and goals. Constructed humanitarian assistance frameworks.
Served as Senior Counsel on both House and Senate Committees on Homeland Security. Drafted first ever Congressional committee report on regulations and their impact on national security. Panelist and contributor to NATO, EU and UN workshops on international law. Developed and presented international security and competition law workshop to US- EU delegates. Drafted and successfully passed legislation on credentialing, chemical security, and Merida Initiative to pass. Conducted hearings and counseled Senator on critical infrastructure, border security and humanitarian issues.
2021. Sole author of one chapter. Accepted for publication in the American Bar Association Disaster Law Textbook.
2020. Encyclopedia on Homeland Security, currently under review for 2020 inaugural publication.
2020. Co-Host. A Spotify listed and ranked podcast on equity and inclusion in Emergency Management. https://open.spotify.com/show/4HS2jammAdPFGAdqZMBOOl
September 2020. TV Interview with WTKR. https://www.wtkr.com/coast-live/natural-disaster-prep-during-covid-19-on-coast-live
2020, June 4. Interview, ProPublica. https://www.propublica.org/article/tear-gas-is-way-more-dangerous-than-police-let-on-especially-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
2020. “Building Resilience through Public Private Partnership” Conference. Equity in Emergency Management https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/9th-annual-building-resilience-through-private-public-partnerships-conference#agenda
March 2020. MYD Global Interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ejaY2082-Y&feature=share
March 2020. Texas A&M Law School Course Guest Speaker.
2019. A LinkedIn blog written in response to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and the parallels to the inequities revealed in the Hurricane Katrina response and recovery.
December 2019. University of South Carolina
November 2019. Conference presentation at IAEM/IDIEM Convening at Savannah State University, Savannah, GA.
2018. Internet Infrastructure Coalition. https://www.i2coalition.com/an-open- inclusive-internet-is-a-global-economic-driver/ . Washington, DC.