Professional Experience
Consulting
Barka Fund
VC Climate Impact Fund for SMEs in Agriculture and Food Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.
January 2024 - Present
Lead relationship management with DFIs and other international organisations (US DFC, EDFI, WRI, GGGI), resulting in a first close of fund I with $11M USD.
Designed and implemented climate and economic impact analysis method and tools for investment teams to align returns and climate outcomes.
Advised on investment thesis revision to meet impact goals and LP requirements.
Humanitarian Legal Services Start Up
October 2025 - Present
Advising on expansion strategy and fundraising. Idea stage, seed funding.
Wine Labelling Compliance Start Up
December 2024 - February 2025
Market research and introduction to leading industry events (Salon de Vins and Vignerons Independants, Raw Wine); direct sales and outreach to winemakers and associations in France.
Writing
Intangible Capital, Hospitality, and the Law of Diminishing Emotional Returns
Convivium, 2025
Author
Charm and Abundance: The Alexander Mosaic
Convivium, 2025
Author
Nature Based Investing Guidebook
World Resources Institute, 2025
Contributor
European Regenerative Agriculture Capacity
European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture, 2025
Reviewer
Investing in Natural Capital
World Economic Forum, 2024
Contributor
How UK Sustainable Farming Policy Is (or Isn’t) Shaping Farmer Success
Regenerative Food Systems Investing Forum, 2024
Author
Prior Experiences
Meridiam
Analyst, ESG & Sustainability Intern (2022)
Fund Manager specialist in sustainable infrastructure project finance; AUM 23 Billion EUR
Analyzed of European regulatory frameworks including SFDR, TCFD, TNFD, and EU Taxonomy impacts on portfolio; supported production of Meridiam’s first TCFD report.
Prepared technical analysis of portfolio sustainability performance for reporting directly to LPs, investor relations presentations, and updates to senior management.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Business and Industry Advisory Committee Intern (2021)
Represented BIAC at OECD technical meetings and working groups, contributing to policy analysis and stakeholder coordination activities.
Developed comprehensive policy analysis documents, speaking points, and formal comments on OECD working papers related to international trade and agricultural policies
Coordinated stakeholder input collection and synthesis from multinational business constituency for policy development processes, including two public papers on international trade and International agriculture policies.
United States Mission to the United Nations
Analyst, Military Staff Committee Intern (2019)
Drafted cables, policy memos outlining current debates in committees, analyzing potential issues, and opportunities.
Coordinated State, DOD, and UNDPKO trip to UNMISS for a Major General and 3 senior military officers.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Private Events Coordinator, Intern (2018)
Managing vendor logistics; coordinated menus between kitchen, managers, and clients.
Contracted private dining clients for NYC and Stone Barns Centre; events of 10 to 200+ guests.
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Education
Masters in International Development
Sciences Po, Paris (2023)
Writing Samples:
Implications of Repealing the Reporting Requirement of the UN’s 1533 Sanctions Regime
Article Review: Dessler “What is At Stake in the Agency Structure Debate”
Chapter Review: Material Politics, Disputes Along the Pipeline
Policy Brief: Data Dependent Central Bank Communication and Policy Rate Path Decisions
Bachelors in International Relations
University of St Andrews (2020)
Writing Sample:
Middlebury Language Schools - French
7 Week Immersive French Language Program
2020 - 2021
Teaching
Institut Supérieur de Gestion
Part-Time Lecturer
International Relations & Sports Management (Fall Semester 2025)
Sustainability & Sports Management (Fall Semester, 2025)
International Relations & Luxury Management (Spring Semester, 2026)