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Independent Consultant/
Lecturer and Visiting Scholar
University of California Berkeley, School of Information
(2008-Present)│Berkeley, CA and globalUtilizing more than 15 years of experience to consult for, teach and train diverse stakeholders in Rule of Law and Access to Justice. Researching, launching and managing pilot projects to test ICT and innovative ideas for access to justice. Founded BarefootLawyers International, a global capacity building and training social enterprise for legal empowermentManaging DirectorMicrojustice4All(2010-2012)│The Hague, Netherlands, and 6 countries in Africa, Latin America, Eastern EuropeProvided executive leadership and program management to successfully transform a Legal Empowerment organization into a professionally managed international NGO, headquartered in The Netherlands with six country offices and 150 international and local staff in three continents. Introduced innovative programs to promote access to justice. Designed ICT solutions to streamline internal operations and to increase program impact. Conducted systematic training to increase staff capacity. Diversified donor base to include the EU and private donors.Director, ICT for Governance and Law/Asst Director, Governance and LawThe Asia Foundation(2004-2008)│San Francisco, USA and 17 Countries in AsiaProvided technical and programmatic support for multiple thematic areas within the Governance and Law Program through The Asia Foundation’s network of 17 country offices in Asia. Additionally, led, developed and implemented the ICT for Governance and Law program, a new and innovative program that introduced and integrated the use of technology to promote impact within the traditional Governance and Law Program. Trained staff and stakeholders to increase capacity. Expanded program size to USD$9M with 30 projects in 14 countries, with diverse public and private donors including USAID. Awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence 2007.Director, Strategy & ProgramsInternational Medical Corps(2002-2004)│Los Angeles, USA, Indonesia (on-site) and globalIncreased organizational efficiency and program impact as part of senior management of a US$60M international humanitarian/human rights NGO with programs in 22 countries. Planned and facilitated an organizational wide strategic management process, including technology optimization and strategic planning. Directly resolved problems in field. Resolved problematic programs. Achieved recognition in press & media.Dean’s Research and Teaching AssociateUniversity of Washington, Evans School of Public Affairs(1999-2002)│Seattle, USA and EuropeSupported academic and managerial activities for Dean of School of Public Affairs, with a focus in international development. Conducted consulting and research for various NGO clients. Taught and assisted in diverse graduate level courses on Law and Development, NGO Management and International Development. Received Dean’s Commendation for Excellence.Special Assistant to the Country DirectorCARE International(1995-1999)│Thailand, China, Kosovo, and Seattle USAPerformed management, training and special tasks for CARE in Headquarters and Field. Designed and implemented Monitoring and Evaluation system in Thailand. Set up and stabilized new China office and programs after 8 year country absence. Performed human rights documentation and relief work in post-war Kosovo. Supported fundraising activities in Seattle business development office. Received CARE Certificate of Appreciation.AttorneyCS Teo & Partners Law Firm(1992-1995)│SingaporePracticed public interest/legal aid law and general legal work. Practiced a range of law including criminal, contract, tort, family, insurance and property law, including litigation. Conducted mediation and negotiation sessions. Volunteered at the Singapore National Legal Aid Bureau. Achieved recognition in Singapore press.
Past and Current Clients and Partners:
ANEM (Association of Independent Electronic Media), SerbiaAttorney's General Office, Government of MongoliaBill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Global and Seattle USABooks for Asia Program, Global and San Leandro CA USAChief of Staff Office, AfghanistanInformation and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA), Government of MongoliaInternational Medical Corps, Global, Los Angeles CA USA and IndonesiaIREX, International Research & Exchanges Board, Global, SerbiaLocal Government for Island Garden City of Samal, PhilippinesNational Information Technology Center (NITC), Ministry of Science and Technology, NepalNGO Affairs Bureau, Office of the Prime Minister, BangladeshMicrojustice For All, GlobalOffice of Administrative Affairs, AfghanistanOpen Government Website, Prime Minister's Office, Government of Mongolia
Support to ICT Task Force (SICT), Ministry of Planning, Government of Bangladesh
The Asia Foundation, Asia
The Office of the National Assembly, VietnamTrademark East Africa, East Africa
World Vision International, Global, Seattle WA USA
Keynote and Adviser, "Elearning and International Development", World Education Summit, Dubai, 2016Lecturer, “A Practice Course: Technology for International Development”, School of Information, UC Berkeley, California, 2013Lecturer, “Technology for Development”, School of Information, UC Berkeley, California, 2013Guest Lecturer, “Law, International Development and Technology”, Information and Communication Technology for International Development, School of Information, UC Berkeley, California, 2013Facilitator and Presenter, ‘”Redesigning Law, Technology in Development, And the Kitchen Sink’”, InfoCamp Berkeley UnConference, UC Berkeley, California 2013Trainer, “Technology and Social Media for Human Rights”, Cambodia, 2012Lecturer, “NGO Management”, Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda, 2011-2012Trainer, various topics on International Development, Technology and Access to Justice, Microjustice4All, Bolivia, Peru, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, 2010-2012Guest Lecturer, Law and Development, Haas School of Business and Management, UC Berkeley, California, 2010Guest Lecturer, Executive Master Program in e-Governance, Beijing University and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Beijing, China and Lausanne, Switzerland, 2008Speaker, “Initiatives in e-Government”, eAsia2007: Opportunities for Digital Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2007Speaker “mGovernance: Case Study in the Philippines”, m-Serve Asia 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2007Facilitator and Speaker, “50 Ways to Lose Your International Donor: The Telecenter Movement ", Indian Telecenter Forum 2006, New Delhi, India, 2006Guest Lecturer, ICT4D (Information and Communication Technology for International Development Program), Center for Internet Studies/Center for Information and Society, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 2006Panelist, “International Perspectives on e-Government”, Vision 2010 in India, New Delhi, India 2006Speaker, “Emerging Technologies in eGovernance”, eGov Asia 2006, Bangkok, Thailand, 2006Speaker, “Leadership Reflections in eGovernment”, eGov Asia 2006, Bangkok, Thailand, 2006Trainer, “eGovernance for Law Governance and Civil Society: Best Practices in Law, Policy and Implementation”, Technical Assistance for the Information and Communication Authority, Ulan Bator, Mongolia 2005Speaker, “Community Internet and Information Centers”, Cooperative Strategy and Ad Hoc Decision Making, Institute of the Future, Palo Alto, USA 2005Panelist, “ICT for Development: Models of Partnership”, Higher Education, Information Technology and Sustainable Development, Manila, Philippines 2005Speaker, “eGovernment Implementation: Lessons Learnt”, 2004 Asia-Pacific Government Summit, Shangri-La Singapore, 2004Speaker, “Evaluation and Impact of the use of ICT in Human Rights NGO”, ICT and Human Rights Colloquium, Boston, USA 2004Speaker, “Strategic Technology Planning & Integration”, e-Philanthropy Conference: From a Connected World to an Engaged World, Oakland USA, 2003Speaker, “Technology Planning for International NGOs”, International Medical Corps, Los Angeles, USA 2002Speaker, “International Development & Humanitarian Aid Actors”, University of Washington, Seattle, USA 2002Speaker, “Designing a Movement for a Better Safer World”, Evans School of Public Affairs, Seattle, USA 2002Speaker, “Major Issues in Afghanistan Post 9/11”, NGO Leaders Post 9/11 Meeting, Pocantico Hills, USA 2002Lecturer, “Managing International NGOs”, University of Washington, Seattle, USA 2000Speaker, “HIV/AIDS in Rural Thailand”, CARE International, Atlanta GA, USA 1999Lecturer, “Monitoring and Evaluation of NGO Programs”, University of Washington, Seattle, USA 2000Teaching Assistant, various courses on International Development, NGO Management and Technology in Development, Seattle USA 1998-2002
Introduction to International Development
Law and International DevelopmentManaging Nonprofit Organizations/Life Cycles of NGOsMonitoring and Evaluation of Nonprofit ProgramsInformation and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D)
Technology for Access to Justice (A2J)
eGovernance- Using Technology to Promote Good GovernanceA Non-Geek's Course in Information Technology (IT)
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