Krystle Austin

Led capture and proposal strategy for federal and multilateral donors, overseeing high-value proposals ranging from $8M-$50M. Served on the Executive Leadership Team, shaping company-wide strategies for 15% growth through business development pipeline management and operational innovation. Managed pipeline development across three technical areas, supervising identification, qualification, and tra

Directed global proposals valued at $10M-$100M across education, economic growth, and stabilization portfolios for USAID and other USG clients. Oversaw capture planning and live bid execution for 20+ proposals, ensuring responsive, technically sound, and compliant submissions. Led cross-organizational Capture Task Force to institutionalize tools, roles, and resource systems, and served as a techni

Managed end-to-end proposal development for over 10 bids, ranging from $10M-$100M across education, economic growth, and transition sectors in Africa. Led five capture trips and directed Sahel/West Africa capture efforts, gathering technical and operational intel to inform bid strategy and strengthen local partnerships. Served as Country of Interest Lead for Ghana, developing a multi-year new busi

Directed design and submission for USAID proposals ranging from $1.5M-$50M in agriculture, market systems, food security, and resilience. Served as senior proposal manager, technical lead, proposal writer, and capture lead on over 15 proposals, producing technical content and managing partner contributions. Developed annual pipeline and departmental strategy, and cultivated over 20 partnerships.

Managed proposal development processes and teams to prepare over 10 proposals in a timely and high-quality manner for corporate and foundation donors. Led technical and cost teams on proposals valued up to $20M in health systems and women’s health. Created capacity statements and marketing materials to position technical capabilities with private donors.

Drafted over 30 donor proposals and reporting documents for $40M-$70M in emergency, nutrition, and development programming. Managed visibility efforts and donor site visits, building and maintaining partnerships with bilateral and corporate/foundation donors to mobilize resources. Promoted WFP activities through various media and integrated gender and protection into all proposals and outreach con

Coordinated activities for 16 village libraries and launched 2 new libraries in Burkina Faso. Piloted education and health programs reaching over 750 primary school students in 13 rural communities. Authored grant proposals securing funding for 14 libraries and collaborated with CRS on a USAID proposal to expand library access.

Instructed 70–100 middle school students per class in mathematics and English. Facilitated after-school clubs on global cultures and life skills. Led health awareness sessions for over 200 community members.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics and Law and Society. Also pursued a minor in Mathematics, gaining a comprehensive understanding of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods.