policy & strategy development

driving systemic change through policies and strategies that are rooted in context, shaped through relationship, and built to last

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how i can support you

Where are your greatest opportunities for impact and influence? How can you assess the landscape, identify root causes, and respond to what’s needed most? What goals and priorities will guide your work? And what theory of change will lead to meaningful, lasting action?
How can you move beyond what you do today to deepen impact? How can you seize emerging opportunities while anticipating risks? And how do you align vision, strategy, and implementation to move forward with clarity and purpose?
What is the gap between your goals and your current efforts? Where can innovation close that gap—and how can it be used intentionally, not just reactively? How will your innovation agenda move you toward deeper, more equitable impact?
How do you translate insights from your own programs into practices others can use to drive impact? How do you share knowledge in ways that are tailored, actionable, and resonant with the audiences who need it most?
How can collaboration accelerate progress toward your goals? Who are the right partners—and how should you work together for shared impact? What resources, structures, or practices will support meaningful partnership across sectors, from nonprofits and government to academia, philanthropy, and beyond?
Which nonprofits are best positioned to advance your mission? How can you support grantees not just to deliver, but to grow—strengthening their vision, strategy, and capacity for long-term impact?

examples

civil society

Led UNICEF’s work with religious communities, including the development of policies and strategies for over 160 country offices. Included 6 publications. Provided country and regional level support, such as the development of strategies to engage Muslim Religious Communities in the Middle East and North Africa.

Sample publication Partnering with Religious Communities for Children
education

Led the development and implementation of education, youth, and parent support policies & strategies for one of the largest foster care agencies in the United States. Included co-developing guidance with actionable recommendations and resources to help foster care agencies engage and empower parents to improve their children’s education experiences while in foster care.

Sample publication Empowering Parents So Children Succeed
government

Oversaw UNICEF’s work with legislative branches of government, including the development of policies and strategies for over 160 country offices. Partnered with key global and regional parliamentary structures and the development of country and region specific parliamentary engagement strategies.

Sample publication UNICEF Guide to Working with Parlliaments
additional examples

→ Developed global guidance for UNICEF on the role of social service workers to address violence against children in education settings.
→ Contributed to the development of UNHCR’s Best Interest-Determination Guidelines and the Paris Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Groups.
→ Researched and co-authored Human Rights Watch publication on juvenile detention conditions in Rio de Janeiro that received wide coverage by Brazilian and international media.