Bridging Transformative Learning and Real-World Execution.

 

For nearly two decades, my work has helped define the intersection of strategic communications, executive advisory, and multilateral transformative learning solutions across the Western Hemisphere.

 

Operating within complex, high-stakes defense and diplomatic environments, I have served as a trusted advisor to senior institutional leaders, translating intricate security, legal, and policy frameworks into decisive action and high-impact communications.

 

Pioneering Strategic Communications: Designed and produced the first podcast series in U.S. Professional Military Education (PME), establishing a modern roadmap for institutional storytelling and strategic engagement across U.S. Combatant Commands, the U.S. Joint Staff and Inter-American PME.

 

Institutionalizing WPS Across the Hemisphere: Served as the inaugural Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Advisor at the Inter-American Defence College and Gender Focal Point across U.S. Southern and Northern Commands, directly aligning U.S. defense priorities with the Organization of American States (OAS).

 

Multilingual Frameworks & Strategy: Spearheaded four-language institutional change initiatives and led high-stakes live interpretation strategies for global heads of state and multilateral leaders.

 

In an environment often crowded with surface-level commitments, my practice is designed for tangible, operational resilience.

 

  • Multidimensional Strategy: Designing interconnected solutions that address modern, non-linear security and leadership challenges.
  • Transformative Learning Design: Shifting away from passive training toward high-engagement frameworks, serious games, and immersive learning that build genuine capability.
  • Human-Driven Judgment: Harnessing technology as a tool while ensuring critical analysis, strategic direction, and ethical leadership remain strictly human.
  • Hemispheric Expertise: Leveraging an extensive network of experts across the Americas to deliver agile, localized, and sustainable outcomes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Experience/Publications

2025 – Present
MERIDIANA, Co-Director 

 

Co-leading a women-owned strategic consulting firm delivering high-impact policy, leadership, and communications solutions.

2025 – 2026
WIIS – Canada, Director 

 

At Women in International Security-Canada and the Canadian Defense and Security Network, I spearheaded national storytelling and outreach strategies to elevate public visibility and build key partnerships across academia, government, and media.

Served as the official liaison between WIIS-Canada and WIIS Global.

2012 – 2025
Inter-American Defense College, Strategic Advisor 

 

  • As Senior Strategic Advisor and Excecutive Officer to the Commandant, I advised senior leadership on institutionalization, operationalization, and strategic communication for high-stakes multilateral engagements, including the Conference of Defence Ministers of the Americas.
  • Pioneered and produced the first podcast series in U.S. Professional Military Education, highlighting COCOM and PME strategic engagements.
  • Served as the inaugural Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Advisor and Gender Focal Point, aligning U.S. (USSOUTHCOM/USNORTHCOM) and OAS security priorities across the Western Hemisphere.
  • Designed and executed a four-language institutional change framework, providing technical direction and coaching to international, cross-functional teams.
2011 – 2012
Inter-American Development Bank, Consultant 

Selected by the Chief of Protocol to advise executive leadership ahead of the Board of Governors Annual Meetings.

2003 – 2020
CG&A Translations, Co-Founder 

Directed live interpretation and strategic diplomatic communications for world leaders, including President Barack Obama, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and General Colin Powell.

Managed cross-functional teams of linguists and technical specialists while enforcing rigorous editorial standards under high-pressure conditions.