Mary Alecia Briggs
About Mary Alecia Briggs
Mary Alecia Briggs serves as an Officer in Humanitarian Program Development at Global Communities, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in program development and business management, with previous roles at organizations such as Catholic Relief Services and Blumont, Inc.
Current Role at Global Communities
Mary Alecia Briggs serves as an Officer in Humanitarian Program Development at Global Communities. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving humanitarian efforts in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Her responsibilities include program development and implementation, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian and Development Roles
Prior to her current position, Mary Alecia Briggs held several roles in humanitarian and development organizations. She worked as a Business Development Specialist at Catholic Relief Services from 2017 to 2021, where she focused on business development strategies. Additionally, she served as a Business Development Manager at Blumont, Inc. for 8 months in 2021, furthering her expertise in program development.
Educational Background and Language Proficiency
Mary Alecia Briggs studied at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, where she earned a Master of Arts in International Policy, Human Security & Development from 2012 to 2014. She also participated in a Summer Intensive Language Program focused on Arabic. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a concentration on Japanese language and social macroeconomics from Eastern Washington University.
Consulting Experience with International Organizations
Mary Alecia Briggs has experience as an External Consultant for the International Labour Organization, where she worked in both Amman, Jordan, and the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Her consulting roles spanned from 2014 to 2016, allowing her to engage in international labor issues and contribute to various projects.
Early Career at City of Minneapolis
Mary Alecia Briggs began her career as a Program Aide and Supervisor at the City of Minneapolis in 2016. This role lasted for 2 months and provided her with initial experience in program management within a municipal setting.