Hello, I am the senior instructor at PM4DEV. I'm passionate about teaching project management. I have a career spanning more than 35 years across construction, technology, consulting, education, and management. My work ranges from building schools in remote communities to implementing complex systems in more than 20 countries.

I am a Fulbright scholar. I obtained a Master's in Management Science with a specialization in project management. I also have a certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and an advanced certification in project management from Stanford University (SCPM)

I spent 15 years in the development field at CARE International, holding positions in project management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and administration.

In 2005, I co-founded PM4DEV to fill a gap I believe is critical. Most development organizations, NGOs, and public institutions entrusted with project resources lack the project management methodologies and best practices widely used in the commercial sector. I believe there is an opportunity to improve development projects, reduce risk exposure, increase efficiency, and, above all, increase their impact on the communities they serve.

With PM4DEV, I had the incredible opportunity to meet people from many countries. I have traveled extensively and found a strong need to build project management skills. To date, I have trained close to 1,200 people through my on-site and online courses. You can read some of the most recent feedback on this website.

I develop training materials, including coordinating content for on-site and online courses. I am the lead author of the following books and courses: Fundamentals of Project Management, Project Information Management Systems, Mastering Project Management, Effective Project Management, Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Adaptive Project Management.

I’ve had the opportunity to work as a consultant and trainer for many leading international development organizations, including Save the Children, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, NetHope, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Adaptation Fund of the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). This work involved the following:

• Assessment of project management capacity, tools, and practices.
• Development of knowledge management systems, methodologies, and procedures.
• Delivering customized courses on various project management areas.
• Developing organizational action plans, including troubleshooting through coaching, webinars, and conference calls.
• Designing and developing online courses, including course materials using interactive content.
• Development of customized project management methodologies, guidelines, and user manuals.
• Development and delivery of train-the-trainer courses.

In addition, I designed, developed, and implemented the PM4R course for the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). I trained bank personnel and project teams from various Latin American government institutions in PM4R tools and methodologies. I am also the co-author of the PM4R Guide on the IADB knowledge management portal. (www.pm4r.org) and the online certification course Project Management Associate (PMA).

My most recent work includes developing an online project management course for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The organization has identified project management as a key competency to improve efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and transparency in PAHO’s project management activities.
My formal education includes:

• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Project Management Institute (PMI) participation in congresses and online courses.
• Certificate in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University.
• Certificate in Project Leadership from Cornell University.
• Master of Science in Management (MSM), Fulbright Scholarship (USIS-IIE), Stevens Institute of Technology.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Miami

My favorite hobby is photography, and I'm passionate about teaching. I am based in the U.S., and over the last 10 years, I have visited nearly 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

I hope you'll join me for one of my courses. We have sessions all year round.