Cynthia Kao
About Cynthia Kao
Cynthia Kao is a Senior Associate at Aptive Resources, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master's degree in International Development from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies and has extensive experience in project management and federal proposal writing.
Work at Aptive Resources
Cynthia Kao has been employed at Aptive Resources as a Senior Associate since 2020. In her role, she provides project management and survey implementation monitoring and support across more than 20 lines of business. Her responsibilities include offering technical and project management support for human-centered design change management efforts, particularly in various Veteran benefits programs. Additionally, she assists in writing, reviewing, and editing federal proposals.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Kao earned her Master’s degree in International Development from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Area Studies from the University of Oklahoma, which she completed from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background is complemented by studies at National Taiwan University, enhancing her expertise in international relations and development.
Background
Cynthia Kao has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles primarily in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Before joining Aptive Resources, she held positions such as Senior Analyst at Maher & Maher and Senior Editor at Young Professionals in Foreign Policy. Her career also includes experience as a Business Development Associate at Management Systems International and American Directions Group, as well as an internship at Maisha International Orphanage.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Cynthia Kao worked at Morgan Stanley as a Regional Administrative Assistant from 2014 to 2015. She also served as a Sustainable Development Fellow at Young Professionals in Foreign Policy in 2015. Her experience includes strategic services support for the International Monetary Fund through Global Employment Solutions in 2014. These roles have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of project management and development initiatives.