Historian / Managing Editor / Technical Writer with significant project experience in Latin American affairs including privatization, microfinance, accounting and accountability, and small business development.  Core competencies include: research and analysis of issues, concept development, identification of priority concerns, organizing and presenting complex material with a natural narrative flow and translating it in a way that appeals to the broadest audience, including non-English speakers. Bi-lingual English & Spanish. Further interests include North African affairs, heritage/historic preservation, local economic development, urban affairs, the democratic process.