Melissa Williams

About Melissa Williams

Results-oriented international development executive with over 30 years of experience and proven track record in leading several cross-functional teams to innovate and achieve goals in complex and challenging organizational and international environments. Recognized for talent development from mentoring early-career professionals to coaching and advising senior leaders. Dedicated and passionate development advocate in strategic planning, resource management, monitoring and evaluation, and program launch and implementation across multiple development sectors including health, food security, economic policy, education, environment, and democracy/governance. Managed multi-million-dollar programs and several operating units. Built partnerships with federal government interagency, private sector, non-profit organizations, and national governments. Regional expertise in Southern Africa and Latin America.

Experience

1. Assignments and Career Counselor

   Eagle Health A Cape Fox Company

   Nov 2021 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Working with USAID Foreign Service Officers to navigate USAID systems. assignments, and prepare and sustain successful international development careers. Officers served include those just entering the Foreign Service through those at the apex of their careers.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Bachelors

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  BS of Business Administration

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Master’s Degree