Makala Forster
Guidehouse Senior Consultant | Geopolitics Specialist
- Role
- Senior Consultant at Guidehouse
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Makala Forster
With 10 years of experience in communications and consulting, I empower organizations through innovative strategies and actionable insights. I aim to deliver outcomes that drive meaningful change. In my current role, I advise senior leadership at the US Department of State on organizational development topics and lead facilitations on strategic planning, process improvement, and more. I contribute to advancing top Department priorities as a program manager and by thoughtfully engaging stakeholders. Previous experiences include advising political parties at the National Democratic Institute, developing economic and political analysis for US agencies as a student consultant, and managing communication campaigns at GMMB, Inc.
Experience
Senior Consultant
Jul 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Embedded at the U.S. Department of State to develop innovative solutions for enterprise-wide challenges through research and analysis. • Created and implemented new processes and systems that significantly improved operational efficiencies. • Managed key departmental projects focused on management and organizational development. • Prepared and delivered comprehensive briefing papers, reports, and presentations to senior leadership.
Education
Bryn Mawr College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
2011 — 2015
Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service
International Relations and Affairs
2019 — 2021
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Public Speaking
- Photoshop
- Research
- Community Organizing
- Environmental Awareness
- Teamwork
- Social Media
- Spss
- Nonprofits
- Policy Analysis
- Editing
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Team Leadership
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