Sydney MacDonald

- I currently supervise a portfolio of 10 grants, totaling $18MM in funding sponsored by institutions such as the National Institutes for Health (NIH), the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Gates Foundation. - Coordinate multifaceted research-based projects and a team of 20 personnel. - Lead various initiatives, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, project timelines, and experimental design guidelines. - Plan contract research studies, maintain databases for grants and scientific publications, manage animal purchasing and equipment approvals, and prepare comprehensive reports for regulatory evaluation.

- Contributed to contract implementation, including adherence to contract requirements and government regulations in collaboration with President. - Supported the development and submission of highly-detailed technical proposals for USAID and private sponsors. - Provided technical and logistical support to project activities, travel, and other necessary preparations for professional and organizational development facilitation and multi-sectoral events of differing scales. - Reviewed, analyzed, and synthesized data to develop evidence-based recommendations.

- A key member of Vassar’s Senate Committees, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff and VSA Vice President. - Maintained organized records of meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions, adopted plans, and governing documents. - Conducted research pertinent to committee meetings, initiatives, and events of the Executive Board or Committee Chair.

- Scheduled and prepared team meetings, developing after-action review reports, meeting notes, and other materials including evaluation forms, surveys, and technical documents. - Contributed to comprehensive new business development, including outreach to BGG’s consultant and partner network. - Developed PowerPoint presentations, participant workbooks, and facilitator guides for a range of leadership seminars. - Lead and supported the development of detailed work plans for project implementation. - Conducted research about future partnerships with USAID and our competitors - Created written content, designed graphics, and managed social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and email newsletters.

- Aided small business in writing, editing, and strategic expertise to guide clientele proposals and projects. - Conducted comprehensive research on West Africa, curating a broad understanding of humanitarian response, resilience, and transition programming. - Provided support on administrative tasks including travel, minutes, and international logistics. - Served as a junior writer for assigned sections of USAID monitoring and evaluation proposals and supported editing and revising to ensure coherence and client satisfaction. - Supported review research into extremism, peacebuilding, and pastoralism in West Africa and the Sahel Region.

- Aided small business in streamlining internal information and company branding. - Conducted background research to support USAID project proposals. - Reviewed, analyzed, and synthesized data to develop evidence-based recommendations to company's communications, website, and marketing engagements. - Created written content, designed graphics, and managed BGG’s social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and email newsletter.

Opportunity to enroll in a top-ranked international university, deepening my interest and understanding of sociology through coursework in history, literacy studies, gender studies, media studies, and cultural studies.