Governance | Rule of Law | Human Rights | Transformational Leader | Former UN Advisor

Standing on the UN steps as a 12-year-old, I declared, "I will work here one day." That vision materialized when I joined the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia, launching a career spanning four continents. This journey provided unique insights into organizational transformation across diverse global environments and deepened my commitment to governance and human rights—values now guiding my corporate ESG focus.

Sustainable systems require both structural integrity and human dignity. Through my consultancy, Global Empowerment Direct, I help businesses transform ESG commitments into measurable actions that meet rising stakeholder expectations and evolving regulatory requirements.

Current Focus

I see tremendous potential for businesses to drive meaningful social progress while strengthening long-term resilience and competitive advantage. My expertise in governance, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement enables me to guide leadership teams in integrating ethical leadership, sustainability, and risk mitigation into business operations.

How I Create Value

I collaborate with leadership teams to:
- Strengthen ESG Governance & Reporting: Building frameworks that turn compliance requirements into strategic advantages.
- Enhance Risk Intelligence: Identifying sustainability risks before they escalate, mitigating legal and reputational exposure.
- Design Stakeholder Engagement Strategies: Creating inclusive dialogue processes that balance diverse interests.
- Build Lasting Capabilities: Equipping teams with practical skills to advance ethical sustainability initiatives.

Proven Impact Across Global Contexts

Governance Transformation (2022): Led change management for Belize judiciary, reducing case backlogs by 42%, improving operational efficiency & access to justice.

Human Rights Due Diligence (2021): I spearheaded the Trafficking in Persons Risk Assessment for Belize and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, developing expertise that is now used to help companies identify forced labor risks.

Stakeholder Alignment (2020): Secured government buy-in for The Gambia's Rule of Law Roadmap, aligning national priorities with global governance standards.

Inclusive Strategy Development (2018-Present): Led high-impact Rule of Law initiatives across Central America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, ensuring inclusion of marginalized communities.

Let's connect if you're facing complex ESG challenges. I'm happy to share insights on turning ESG risks into strategic opportunities.