Alex Lord

Managed a multi-country U.S. policy portfolio focused on export controls and border security, turning policy priorities into country-level plans and partner deliverables. Coordinated complex engagement across embassies, foreign officials, interagency stakeholders, contractors, and technical experts, including workshops and senior-level discussions. Produced executive-ready briefings and diplomatic communications, and oversaw program delivery, contractor coordination, and grant-related compliance as Grants Officer Representative.

Conducted analysis of child-protection public expenditure and government financial-management practices across multiple regions and the federal level. Synthesized evidence into clear findings and actionable recommendations for donor and government stakeholders. Supported informed stakeholder discussions focused on accountability and program-relevant decision-making.

Led sport-for-development and education initiatives, coordinating among public institutions, donors, community organizations, and implementation partners. Managed staff and oversaw budgets, contracts, procurement, donor reporting, and day-to-day operations to support delivery of inclusive programs. Represented the mission in partner engagements and supported sensitive stakeholder coordination.

Helped run high-volume Olympic Village services for international Olympic and Paralympic delegations. Coordinated operational resolution for arrivals, transportation, facilities, and stakeholder requests in a high-profile environment. Trained and led volunteer teams and ensured real-time follow-up to maintain a professional delegation experience.

Managed a multi-year youth development and education program with a large school-community footprint, overseeing programming, budget execution, reporting, staffing, and partner relationships. Led program implementation with school administrators and community stakeholders, setting performance expectations and coordinating delivery. Represented the organization in international and policy-focused settings and co-directed a summer institute with the Council on Foreign Relations.

Built partnerships with schools, local officials, and community organizations to design accessible health and youth-engagement programming across multiple villages. Organized community events including a youth girls’ soccer tournament and supported training and outreach activities requiring local coordination and buy-in. Adapted communications and programming for multilingual, cross-cultural participation and strengthened local ownership.