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November 30th 2007
8 years experience in international development, at grassroots, NGO, and UN levels, including 5 years living in West Africa. MA in International Relations and Economics from Johns Hopkins SAIS. Currently pursuing MBA at Yale School of Management. Experience and knowledge of issues in use of information and communications technologies for development, sustainable transportation, urban development, rural development, knowledge management, African history and politics. Extensive contacts in West Africa, particularly in Senegal and Ghana.

Employment Information:

MBA Candidate 2009 @ Yale School of Management August 2007 - Current
Industry: (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
Additional: MBA Candidate focusing on social entrepreneurship and international development.
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Congressional Hunger Fellow, Information and Communication for Development @ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations July 2005 - August 2007
Industry: (Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
Additional: • Collaborated with divisional team on development of global community of expertise on the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) in agriculture and rural development, including development of online platform, analysis of survey results, and representation at World Summit on the Information Society events.

• Collaborated with divisional team on development of global community of expertise on the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) in agriculture and rural development, including development of online platform, analysis of survey results, and representation at World Summit on the Information Society events.

• Researched and collaborated with organizations in Ghana involved in the use of ICT for rural livelihoods.
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West Africa Regional Representative @ The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy August 2001 - April 2003
Industry: (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
Additional: - Managed implementation of West Africa program for 5 year USAID funded sustainable transportation project including development of strategies, hiring staff, lobbying, and forming partnerships with government, local NGOs and private sector.
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Agroforestry Extension Agent @ US Peace Corps March 1999 - June 2001
Industry: (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
Additional: - Grassroots village based facilitation of farmers in agroforestry, construction, and small business projects
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Education Information:

Yale University - Yale School of Management 2007
Degree, Area: MBA, Social Entrepreneurship, International Development,
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Johns Hopkins SAIS 2003 - 2005
Degree, Area: MA, Social Change and Development, International Economics,
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Connecticut College 1994 - 1998
Degree, Area: BA, Philosophy, International Studies,
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Reference Information:

My LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/nateheller
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e-Agriculture.org
www.e-agriculture.org
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