Suzanne Kelly-Lyall

Key Achievements

• Grew the business by 60%.
• Innovated through the introduction of novel frameworks and AI tools.
• Expanded global footprint from Asia-Pacific to the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
• Developed tailored, remote capacity building for teams using applied political analysis in Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
• Eighty percent of clients were retained for multiple projects.

To advance U.S. policy interests, lead, and facilitate applied political economy analysis, stakeholder mapping, and field-based research.

Consultation and participation in various projects and initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region, and globally.

Provide data governance tools, AI tools, and qualitative and mixed-methods research support.

USAID, DOS, DOE, EPA, FCDO, DEFRA, and other international donors. Support developing and implementing strategic plans, country strategies, and project plans for various countries and regions. Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support for multiple stakeholders.

Including government, civil society, the private sector, and academic partners. Provide high-quality data and information products, including reports, dashboards, and visualizations, to support evidence-based policy formulation.

Key Achievements

• MDP Advisor and Mentor to 15 students.
• Course Consistently over-subscribed
• Top 20% of course rankings in the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP)

Co-designed law, politics, and policy curriculum for the University of California, Berkeley, graduate students in the Master's in Development, Public Policy, and Public Administration MA programs.

Introduced analytical and problem-solving frameworks to address policy and development challenges. Use original case-study materials based on real-world scenarios to develop critical thinking, and encourage participatory class discussions.

Use of applied political economy analysis, power analysis, stakeholder mapping, and other tools to enhance student learning and build practical skills for post-graduate employment.

I serve as an advisor and mentor to first-year M.A. students, overseeing practicum projects.

• Maintained regular office hours to provide academic support, career advice, and personal guidance to students.
• Assigned grades based on student performance, in-class assignments, and final team projects.