Hello! I'm Judnefera
I am a former U.S. diplomat, teacher, and public policy professional who specializes in communication. I have built my expertise through more than a decade of helping people have successful and productive conversations, building on my education from Princeton, Harvard, and the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute.
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EXPERIENCE
2016-Present
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE
U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Respond to inquiries, conduct trainings, and mentor junior employees.
2014-2016
KIPP DC / ADVISORY BOARD
CO-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER / SENIOR ANALYST
Delivered lessons based on Common Core standards. / Delivered webinars on research findings and prepared materials for engagement, including blog posts and infographics.
2008-2014
FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Assignments included Ambassador's Staff Aide, Global Health Officer, and Morocco Desk Officer.
EDUCATION
2006-2008
Master's Degree
2002-2006
Bachelor's Degree
HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL
Master in Public Policy
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts, School of Public and International Affairs
2002
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
High School Diploma
International Baccalaureate (IB) program
CORE VALUES
01.
Empathy. We need to be aware of, sensitive to, and understanding of the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others. Especially those with whom we are trying to communicate.
02.
Efficiency. It is possible to communicate and have conversations that produce results with little to no waste of time, energy, or effort.
03.
Curiosity. We need to be curious and willing to listen to what the people we are having conversations with are saying.
04.
Honesty. We need to be honest with ourselves, and then we can be honest with each other.
05.
Kindness. We can work at being sympathetic towards ourselves, as well as others.
SERVICES
COACHING
1:1 coaching to help you work through whatever communication issues you would like to solve. Whether it be with a partner, family member, or co-worker, the way that you process and prepare for conversations can help you communicate more efficiently and effectively. Click here for more information on coaching.
WORKSHOPS
Communication-focused workshops to help you develop a way to effectively process your feelings and prepare for conversations. These workshops can help you enhance your ability to communicate more successfully. Click here for more information on workshops.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
For those times when you just need to bounce an idea, an email, or a text off of someone to pulse-check your thoughts. In addition to 1:1 calls, additional support is available via email and text message in between scheduled sessions.
TESTIMONIALS
Nick T., CA
"Judnefera is one of the best communicators I know. I’m ecstatic that she is taking what she excels at, and is offering to help others to enhance their capacity and skills in this area. I don’t know many people who comprehend and can also convey the dynamics of effective communication to others quite like her.
She is so incredibly thoughtful and insightful regarding communication in professional, personal, and even intimate settings. She has curated intelligent and efficient practices processing her own thoughts and feelings and being able to put them into words that are received well by others.
She demonstrates an incredible proficiency in absorbing what others say, and then reflecting, processing, and understanding them before compiling intentional and effective responses.
I am so excited for her to share these principles and methods with others!
I enthusiastically endorse Judnefera’s services and guidance for anybody who wants to improve how they relate to and communicate with others."
Jennifer P., D.C.
"Judnefera has the ability to look at issues with clarity and compassion, helping me figure out what I really want from a situation and then ensuring I feel confident clearly articulating those needs to others. Her insight and having a completely judgement free zone have been invaluable to me, helping me in both my personal and corporate life.”
Zach N., CO
“Judnefera is an incredible communicator and an even better coach. She has the ability to look at a situation from all sides, understand where everyone is coming from, and then provide thoughtful feedback and guidance on how to engage. I benefited tremendously from working with her.”
