Eric R. DySart
New York
Summary
I serve as a Senior Specialist with the Department of State-Consular Affairs. I am responsible for collecting & analyzing information to produce & disseminate intelligence assessments regarding potential threats. In March 2025, I completed a tour of duty at L.A. Consular Affairs offices, creating a Bilateral Knowledge Portal and developed a research strategy analyzing and improving agency workflow through a systems theoretical approach. This initiative culminated in a comprehensive training I lead for DOS NY office on understanding complex systems as interconnected I emphasizing the importance of examining relationships between components & their collective impact on the overall system, rather than analyzing individual parts in isolation.
During my tenure with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in post-conflict Moldova my primary objective was to bolster Moldova's resilience for potential NATO and EU membership while countering pro-Russian influences in Parliament. As part of a team, I analyzed data to improve social cohesion and reconciliation, emphasizing gender equity, civic engagement, and human rights. I contributed to political stabilization, stakeholder/corporate/civic engagement, social impact policy, & reputation development. I cultivated trust-based relationships in a highly matrixed network with the U.S. Embassy, Moldovan Parliament, The Swiss Corporation, The World Bank, ambassadors, and diplomats.
I'm known for my strong analytical, problem-solving, & strategic thinking. I am an effective communicator who engages with stakeholders and builds trust. Colleagues praise my leadership & clarity in conveying complex ideas & my calmness under stress. I excel at establishing & maintaining successful relationships across various groups.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Compliance, Policy & Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Department of State
02.2023 - Current
- As a Senior Specialist for the U.S. Department of State, my adjudicatory function includes risk assessment & those activities which require the exercise of my sound and reasonable discretion & latitude of choice within legal policy compliance, risk management, law & Government authority or the use of my value judgement in making decisions for the Department of State, applicable to U.S. Citizenship & nationality to contribute to development of policies. In addition, I have a thorough and concise knowledge of auditing foreign legitimation laws & custody out-of-wedlock polices, Fraud Prevention/Security Awareness
- Advanced Fraud Investigations: Citizenship Derivatives, Preventing Combating Human Trafficking in Persons. Audited performance of 1-3% w/ 100% accuracy rate & 100% Fraud Awareness, 100% Data Errors and 97.01% procedural/notational errors.
- Intelligence Analysis, Monitoring, Writing suspicious activity reports, recognize financial class hits & potential vulnerable groups
- Review system generated alerts, Identify components of U.S. Anti-trafficking
- Strategic assessments of criminal and financial class hits, threats & vulnerabilities in both work & social environment
- Intelligence collection and recommendations to Provide insight to Insider threat identification. Including Classified & declassified material Identification of security infractions & violations
- Application of citizenship/nationality law,regulations,procedure with discretion
- Research applicable laws/regulations to resolve complex cases, fraud investigations & in rare cases, Law Enforcement coordination w/ Diplomatic Security
Policy, Peace & Development Consultant
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
02.2018 - 08.2018
- My primary role within the United Nations in the resident coordinators office involved working closely with the peace and development adviser on transforming the complex data results from the Social Cohesion and Reconciliation index (S.C.O.R.E. into a comprehensive policy brief for the government/ key stakeholders.
- Externally, I managed allied partnerships with local stakeholders and liaised with government officials including U.S. Embassy, Moldovan Parliament, The Swiss Corporation, World Bank, ambassadors and diplomats on our research to increase awareness and engagement.
- Public Policy Stakeholder Analysis: Researched & analyzed complex data results and sub-indicators from S.C.O.R.E. as a policy brief for local stakeholders & government.
- Contributing Author to UN Policy Brief reports (updated & Proofread data results
- Created survey on conflict sensitivity, conflict analysis & peacebuilding for UN, UNDP, UNWomen & Unicef
- Classified and implemented specific sub-indicators to include in S.C.O.R.E index policy brief
- Translated data results and sub-indicators from S.C.O.R.E. index as a policy brief for local stakeholders & government to comprehend
- Outcomes as a result of my contribution include: Improved civic engagement & gender equity in last year's election of Maia Sandul, Moldova's first female president! 438,000 people (52% women) benefited from improved livelihoods, 899 jobs were created (471 for women).1st service for gender-based violence victims opened in Transnistria. HIV Prevention for 2000 most at risk people who inject drugs, sex workers & men who have sex with men
- Conducted comprehensive research to identify potential funding opportunities and partnerships.
- Played a key role in the successful completion of high-profile projects by coordinating efforts among team members, partners, and stakeholders.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects, implementing mitigation measures to minimize negative impacts on progress.
- Established monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure project performance and inform future initiatives.
Policy, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion Key Note Speaker
U.S. Embassy in Moldova
02.2021 - 02.2021
- KeyNote Speaker for the U.S. Embassy in Moldova
- My discussion covered Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion in celebration of African-American History Month. How diversity and Inclusion Policies drive innovation and the benefits Diversity and Inclusion Policies have on companies. Acquired Diversity, involves the traits you gain from experiences that help you appreciate cultural differences, while inherent diversity involves the traits that you are born with, such as gender, ethnicity, sexual orientationTools for Metacognition in relation to better awareness of Inclusion, diversity and how "Diversity Drives Innovation".
Regulatory Advisor & Reputational Risk Strategist
City of Whitehall
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided policy direction and crisis management/response by way of analysis, policy recommendations, risk management and support as a risk strategist and policy advisor.
- I created a path toward reconciliation for Police officers and how they relate to communities of color.
- Assisted policy makers in understanding policy structures within the police department, including human capital management
- Recruitment from the communities they serve, officer training, support and the implications of policing specifically in Whitehall, to help guide decision-making processes.
- Implications included police officer recruitment, academy training pedagogy, public engagement, on foot patrolling as a means of understanding and connecting with the community, police/youth engagement and community/police cooperation for example.
- Created a comprehensive survey for both police officers and communities of color to get a deeper understanding of proximate and root conflict causes.
- Policy Leaders were given key entry points to successfully engage communities of color to understand social implications/lesson's learned from past failures
Policy Researcher on Reputation & Restorative Justice
New York Peace Institute
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Qualitative and quantitative research on the longitudinal effects of the sustainability of the Restorative Justice process that the New York Peace Institute provides for criminal courts, civil and small claims courts, family court, and surrogate' s courts.
- Direct stakeholder engagement with respondents that were beneficiaries of the restorative justice services the New York Peace Institute provided.
- Established trust with stakeholders, research on judicial activities, summaries of cases and direct stakeholder engagement to find out if we met the clients' needs as a result of our peace intervention.
- Advised on sensitive stakeholder information in relation to referrals to safe houses, domestic abuse services, and other outside support systems.
- Integrity & Confidentiality in Managing sensitive client information & dialogue to determine objectives.
- Dynamic communication: attention in tailoring language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Listening to others to correctly interpret messages from others to respond appropriately by asking clarifying questions to exhibit interest in two-way communication
West Point Academ- Bilateral Contract Negotiation Simulation, Cadet Mentor
United States Military Academy at West Point
02.2018 - 02.2018
- Under Major Tim McDonald, US Army Director of West Point Negotiation Project, this Bilateral negotiation simulation with West Point cadets gave them the opportunity to enhance their negotiation effectiveness.
- As an opposing negotiator and ambassador of Columbia University, I was able to challenge West Point Cadets in honing their negotiation skills.
- MG390 - Negotiations for Leaders, is the only course at West Point dedicated entirely to conflict resolution through negotiation with a focus on the cadets' future careers in the United States Army and also simulations related to business transactions and other forms of interpersonal conflict.
Senior Specialist of Visitor Engagement & Experience
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Founding team member & Senior Specialist of Visitors Experience Department apart of the Revitalised five year $95 Million Museum renovation
- Created Solutions & delivered exceptional client service via dispute resolution, resulting in high client retention
- Helped train team members and create and develop a Visitor's Experience program for visitor's with Cognitive disabilities and others that exceeded all Smithsonian standards.
- Coach/peer mentor for Visitors Experience department in Mediation/conflict resolution situations
- Implicating program for Smithsonian accessibility "Morning at the museum" program for visitors w/ Cognitive, sensory disabilities
- Co-Educator in Design lab assisting families w/ Autistic children in the design & creative process
- Promotes Cooper Hewitt through attendance at relevant events, museums and workshops.
Education
Master in Public Administration (MPA) - Global Leadership | Specializing in Crisis Leadership & Adaptive Management | Crisis Communication
Columbia University | SIPA
05-2026
Master of Science - Negotiation, Crisis & Conflict Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
05-2019
Master of Science - Public Policy
Maastricht University School of Business & Economics
Maastricht, Netherlands09-2020
Masters of Science - Human Development: Specialization Risk & Policy
United Nations University-Maastricht Economic & Social Research On Innovation & Technology Institute (UNU-MERIT)
09-2020
Skills
- Risk/Crisis Communication
- Crisis Leadership and adaptive management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy/Regulatory Analysis Policy Analysis
- Compliance, Trust & Reputation
- Fraud Investigation
- Negotiation & Conflict Management
Websites
Certification
- Harvard | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Advanced Negotiation & Leadership Master Class
- NATO-OTAN Diplomacy Grant “Post Covid Security Priorities”
- Erasmus University Certification International Security Management
Languages
Dutch (Professional Working)
Awards
$4000 German Government Endowment, $4000 Columbia University International Relations & Public Policy Endowment, Fulbright Scholarship Columbia University in the City of New York Nominee, 2019, Public Policy Conference Judge United Nations University, 2019
Timeline
Senior Compliance, Policy & Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Department of State
02.2023 - Current
Policy, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion Key Note Speaker
U.S. Embassy in Moldova
02.2021 - 02.2021
Regulatory Advisor & Reputational Risk Strategist
City of Whitehall
06.2020 - 08.2020
Policy, Peace & Development Consultant
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
02.2018 - 08.2018
West Point Academ- Bilateral Contract Negotiation Simulation, Cadet Mentor
United States Military Academy at West Point
02.2018 - 02.2018
Policy Researcher on Reputation & Restorative Justice
New York Peace Institute
09.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Specialist of Visitor Engagement & Experience
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
11.2014 - 11.2017
Master in Public Administration (MPA) - Global Leadership | Specializing in Crisis Leadership & Adaptive Management | Crisis Communication
Columbia University | SIPA
Master of Science - Negotiation, Crisis & Conflict Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
Master of Science - Public Policy
Maastricht University School of Business & Economics
Masters of Science - Human Development: Specialization Risk & Policy
United Nations University-Maastricht Economic & Social Research On Innovation & Technology Institute (UNU-MERIT)
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