Christine Beauchemin
About Christine Beauchemin
Christine Beauchemin is a Program Officer who supports USAID funded Governance and WASH programs in Ukraine, Ghana, and Liberia, managing an annual budget of $18.3 million. She has experience in technical assistance, budget management, and compliance with US Government policies.
Work at Global Communities
Christine Beauchemin has been employed at Global Communities as a Program Officer since 2018. In this role, she supports USAID-funded Governance and WASH programs in Ukraine, Ghana, and Liberia, managing an annual budget of $18.3 million. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with US Government policies and regulations, managing a $50,000 Foundation Grant, and overseeing deliverables and budget management. She also calculates monthly fund transfers and revises quarterly and annual financial projections. Christine drafts and reviews donor correspondence, sub-award agreements, and obligation increases, contributing to the effective management of the organization's projects.
Education and Expertise
Christine Beauchemin earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International/Global Studies from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in international relations and program management. This knowledge is applied in her current role, where she provides technical assistance and budget support for various international programs. Christine's expertise extends to compliance with US Government policies, financial management, and donor relations.
Background
Prior to her current position, Christine Beauchemin held various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Program Associate at Global Communities from 2017 to 2018, where she gained experience in program management. Additionally, she served as an Administrative Assistant at USO for nine months in 2017. Earlier in her career, she completed a seven-month internship as a Research Intern at the American Foreign Policy Council in 2016, located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. These experiences have equipped her with a diverse skill set applicable to her work in international development.
Achievements
Christine Beauchemin has successfully managed significant projects during her career. She provided technical assistance and budget support during her travels to Ukraine and Liberia, enhancing program effectiveness. She also managed the remote closeout of a $42.7 million USAID/Rwanda program and the Rwanda Country Office. Additionally, she participated in a scoping trip to Malawi and Kenya to learn about HIV prevention programming, further expanding her knowledge and expertise in international health initiatives.