External Relations @ADB_America, passionate about Asian energy & sustainability issues, plays music as @BellwetherBayou (she/her/hers)
Washington, DC
Joined September 2014
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Tomorrow! I'm playing @CapCiderHouse from 8-10PM - come on down for an evening of free #localmusic and delicious #local cider! eventbrite.com/e/live-music-… @FreeinDCBlog
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Looking forward to a lovely Porchfest to follow today's rainy day! Catch @BellwetherBayou at 4203 9th St NW at 5PM!
A gloomy today for a dry tomorrow! ⛈️🌈
Petworth PorchFest is happening tomorrow, Saturday, April 29. We cannot wait to be outside enjoying live music, community, and fun with all of you! Check at our updated map and schedule at petworthporchfest.org
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Great to meet Philip Schellekens @fibke, @UNDP Chief Economist for Asia and the Pacific at the UN Headquarters with Laura Schwartz of @ADB_America.
We discussed the importance of supporting research on how to create decent jobs that are inclusive even as technology continues to change rapidly.
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Looking forward to it!
Saturday's rain may have delayed the event, but it also gave us an extra week to get excited 🤘🎶We're spending it jamming out to PorchFest's must-see-performers like @BellwetherBayou, the folk project of classically-trained violinist @LauraASchwartz 🎻
Catch a snippet of @bellwetherbayou's track featured on this @wamu885 segment on the #OutOfOurShells project!
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New dispatch from my musical alter ego @bellwetherbayou - check out the awesome #OutOfOurShells project at outofourshells.com!
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Over the past 13 days since Russia re-invaded Ukraine, I've gotten a lot of questions from contacts near & far about how they can support Ukraine. Here's a list of nonprofits that are on the ground in Ukraine, orgs I know personally or come recommended by sources I trust.🧵 1/
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Grateful to @cspanwj for opportunity to discuss our work @CSETGeorgetown, cyber threats & disinformation campaigns accompanying Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Happy to answer questions from callers about staying safe online. Debunking disinfo about Ukraine was an unexpected bonus.
On our first guest segment of the day, we invite Katerina Sedova (@LUMKatrusya) from Georgetown University's Center for Security & Emerging Technologies.
We're discussing Russian cyberthreats as part of their invasion of Ukraine.
Watch live here! bit.ly/3phTh72
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On this eve of #SummitForDemocracy, as democracies grapple with growing polarization that challenges trust and the shared public square, I am thrilled to launch a new @CSETGeorgetown series on #AI and the Future of Disinformation Campaigns. A 🧵👇1/
🎉 New Policy Brief 🎉
From deepfakes to chatbots, @LUMKatrusya, Christine McNeill, @princessauroraj, @_aditi_joshi & @idowulkan examine how AI may shape future #disinformation campaigns. Read their latest report reviewing current tactics here: cset.georgetown.edu/publicat…
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BREAKING NEWS:
ADB has just announced it is elevating its ambition to deliver climate financing to its developing member countries to $100 billion from 2019–2030.
Read more here: adb.org/news/adb-raises-2019…
#climatefinance
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UPCOMING: @ADB_America, @UWaterloo SEED, & @V2VPartnership co-host an #ADO2021 webinar on 10/6. ADB's Takashi Yamano will present on "Transforming Agriculture in Asia," followed by an esteemed panel discussion and Q&A.
Weds 10/6, 8:30AM ET. Register now: adb-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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“It’s really a partnership between governments, private sector, and the MDBs...we each bring something to the table that, together, mobilizes finance into these markets.” - @ADB_America Representative @LahmLesley @Devex on “Why we need to strengthen systems for safer childbirth”
Starting now!
Coming up soon: @ADB_America Representative @LahmLesley will speak on a fireside chat on “Why we need to strengthen systems for safer childbirth” at Devex @ UNGA 76 – tune in live at 9:20AM ET to join the conversation: xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1YpKkzkZd…
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Current Masters and PhD candidates - are you interested in interning with @ADB_America? Check out our new internship posting, among other internships across @ADB_HQ:
adb.org/careers/210347
Application deadline is September 15!
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BREAKING: Clean Electricty Standard is included in budget deal.
CES is the cornerstone of the progressive, practical transformation to a clean energy future we urgently need.
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On June 30, NBR alumni spanning the globe shared their approaches to communicating the complicated policy issues they work on with the June facilitator @LauraASchwartz. See what (and who!) you missed and watch for information on next month's roundtable: bit.ly/3unRInU
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Efforts to deliver effective development finance are more important than ever. Join our June 22 webinar exploring how DFIs can support COVID-19 response and long term strategic priorities.
Featuring @Morris_ScottA of @CGDev and @ERodDev of @IDRC_CRDI
adb-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Shoutout to my musician friends who just made my week:
"They should have a follow up to the G7 summit a week later and call it the C Major summit. Maybe that will resolve everything."
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Yesterday, a high-powered panel at the #ADBAnnualMeeting talked about how Asia and the Pacific can boost momentum on climate change action.
Catch the full replay of the conversation 🔽
Also check out our #climatechange publications here: bit.ly/climatepubs