Eilish Barnes

About Eilish Barnes

I am an experienced project manager and business operations professional, with strengths including financial planning for up to $220M annually, change management, business analytics, compliance, and people operations. I have experience providing leadership for projects across 34 countries and advising senior executives for divisions of up to 130 US based and 1,400 international staff. I\'m adaptable, learn quickly, and bring a can-do attitude to any team or problem. I have US/UK dual citizenship and am authorized to work in both countries. I have experience working with private organizations, nonprofits, and governments in both the US and the UK, in addition to professional and educational experience in Guatemala, India, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Turkey, and Uganda.Recipient of an Excellence and Innovation Award, given by the CEO to less than 10% of global staff.

Experience

1. Global Business Operations Manager

   International Justice Mission

   Sep 2025 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

Education

• The University of Edinburgh

  Postgraduate Certificate, Public Health

• The University of Edinburgh

  MA (Honours) Geography

  2018

Skills

• Teamwork
• Team Leadership
• Ngos
• Community Outreach
• Volunteer Management
• Project Coordination
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Policy Analysis
• Social Media
• Organization
• Gis Systems
• Fundraising
• Sustainable Development
• Nonprofits
• Community Development
• International Development
• Management
• Event Management