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Strategic Development Professional | Bridging Policy, Finance, and Impact

I’m Deisha, an early career development practitioner with a background in international development, financial management, and policy strategy. With a focus on addressing complex global challenges, I help organizations navigate funding and policy shifts, while also providing mentorship for students aiming to make informed decisions about their futures.

Thoughtful leadership rooted in international development practice.

My career has been shaped by a deep, ongoing exploration of international development — one driven by a commitment to understanding complex global challenges and contributing to meaningful change. I’ve had the privilege of working on impactful initiatives, including projects at USAID, where I’ve honed my ability to align strategy with financial and policy frameworks.

I approach every project with the understanding that there’s always more to learn and more potential to unlock. My work is grounded in a humility that acknowledges the complexities of the field, while harnessing the potential of every opportunity to make a lasting impact. I believe in the power of collaboration, and my aim is to always bring clarity and thoughtful strategy to the challenges at hand, whether in global development or mentorship.

 

Masters in Public Administration candidate, specializations in Development Practice, blended and inclusive finance, technology, and innovation.

Presidential Fellowship recipient.

B.A. International Affairs, dual concentration in Global Public Health and International Development.

Presidential Scholarship recipient.





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Experience in local and national advocacy, nonprofit spaces, grassroots organizations, public speaking, policy analysis, customer service, professional grant writing, food policy, and girls and human rights-oriented advocacy.

International Day of the Girl, 2017

United Nations Headquarters, NYC

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International Day of the Girl 2017, UNHQ NYC

With fellow Working Group on Girls Advocates and the honorable former Deputy Executive Director of UN Women, Lakshmi Puri.