Partners and clients I work with globally are interested in collaborative, trust-based, inclusive, learning-oriented, and long-term approaches to improving how they achieve systemic change. I have experience managing and working in mixed, multi-cultural teams across the globe, leveraging the skills and expertise of different colleagues and perspectives. I work with partners and clients individually but seek collaboration in various shapes and forms when a project will be more robust through a team approach. To do so successfully, I build on an extensive network of other experts, organizations I have partnered with in the past, and expert rosters I have been invited to join. I work with various international partners and clients (for examples of recent clients and partners, please take a look at my detailed CV and 2-page resume. I tailor specific approaches and tools to my projects, for example, from CDA Collaborative Learning Projects and the Human Systems Dynamics Institute.
“Anita is a valued and sought-after member of the Programme Support Team of the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO). In this capacity, she led a comprehensive synthesis review of the Peacebuilding Fund’s evaluations and produced an excellent analysis that contributed significantly to the development of the Fund’s Strategy 2020-2024. Anita helped us think through issues such as how to improve guidance on how to measure achievable change in peacebuilding and how to increase emphasis on learning. Anita’s in-depth knowledge of the peacebuilding field, her understanding of the work of the United Nations, and her vast experience covering several geographic areas make her an asset for PBSO. In addition to being an excellent and seasoned professional, she is a pleasure to work with –patient, collegial, friendly, and always ready to provide support and advice.” Simona Santoro, Peacebuilding Support Office, United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA)