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20

Years of
experience

Professional Bio:

Senior program officer and labor policy specialist focusing on labor rights, social compliance, and human rights due diligence, with 15 years of leadership across U.S. government, multilateral institutions, and civil society. Experience with driving outcomes involving multi-stakeholder initiatives, managing $60M+ global labor programs, influencing policy and trade discussions, and strengthening business and government accountability within global supply chains. Adept at building partnerships, navigating international labor standards, and aligning ESG commitments with operational outcomes.

Skills & Expertise:

Program/Project Management; Grants Management; Policy Development; Localization / Capacity Strengthening; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL); Proposal Writing; Stakeholder Engagement; Climate & Resilience; Private Sector Engagement; Strategic Planning

Sectors of Work:

International Development; Economic Growth; Trade & Investment; Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs; Climate & Environment; Legal & Regulatory Reform; Democracy & Governance; Human Rights

Languages Spoken:

English, German

Senior Labor Advisor
Marina Colby
Senior Labor Advisor

Global Labor Rights | Former USAID Senior Labor Advisor

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