Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

• 2022 Founder of the first portfolio company launching under RBV
• 2023 Developed University Student Entrepreneur Intern Program

Jul 2018 – May 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• I had the privilege of being home to care for my two children while they were young. During the Covid-19 pandemic, I instructed my children utilizing an accredited homeschool curriculum.

Sep 2017 – Jun 2018 · 9 mos

• Led quality systems that earned British American Healthcare the first three-year CARF accreditation in the MENA region - the highest level awarded by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for Home and Community Services for Children & Adolescents.
• This role demonstrated early systems thinking: identifying gaps, implementing frameworks, and achieving measurable outcomes that set regional standards.
• Transitioned to flexible arrangement to prioritize parenting young children while maintaining strategic oversight.

Jul 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Co-founded British American Healthcare and built operational systems from scratch: policies, procedures, strategic planning, and information flow infrastructure that established management control across the enterprise.
• Designed career advancement pathways for clinical staff and coordinated nursing and physiotherapy departments to meet patient care, clinical, and staffing standards. Led development of onboarding and continuing education programs to maintain clinical excellence.
• Served as technical liaison for implementation of customized electronic medical record system for home care patients.
• This role reinforced that systems design determines outcomes - a principle I now apply to employment infrastructure at scale.

Nov 2013 – Jun 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos · On-site

• Advanced from Director of Training to Chief Nursing Officer, building systems that scaled clinical excellence across 130+ registered nurses from diverse backgrounds.
• Developed evidence-based orientation curriculum with database system tracking learning outcomes and compliance. Managed clinical standards and processes for Joint Commission International accreditation.
• Established Americare as an International Training Center with the American Heart Association, achieving "excellent" rating at inaugural review.
• Designed preceptorship and leadership development programs that increased retention by capitalizing on individual strengths through structured feedback and peer mentorship.
• This role was part of Americare Group, which was acquired by NMC Health for $100M in 2015.

Nov 2012 – Apr 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

• The American Surgecenter - part of the Americare Group (acquired by NMC Health for $100M in 2015).
• Assisted Dr. Nicanor Isse MD, FACS with surgical procedures and patient care while completing Master's degree in Nursing Leadership & Management, which required extensive clinical hours across multiple disciplines.

Nov 2011 – May 2012 · 6 mos · Corvallis, Oregon, United States · On-site

• Managed hospital-wide IV therapy as sole overnight specialist covering 165-bed regional medical center, monitoring peripheral and central venous access devices, implementing interventions for patient care issues, and serving on interdisciplinary rapid response team.

Aug 2010 – Oct 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos · Washington DC-Baltimore Area · On-site

• Provided direct patient care for acute and chronic medical conditions at 420-bed academic medical center following completion of Johns Hopkins Nursing Residency Program. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Aug 2004 – Jul 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Greater Sacramento · On-site

• Implemented statewide earthquake preparedness education program, managing budget, marketing, building database systems, and traveling throughout California to deliver curriculum. Led six-person staff.
• Earned national recognition with USGS Shoemaker Award for Communication Excellence for earthquake preparedness campaign developed in partnership with American Red Cross, FEMA, and US Geological Survey, targeting underserved ethnic communities.