I founded Basanese Global Consulting to help organizations navigate the complexity of working across borders, cultures, and sectors. With a decade of international experience, including over six years at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , I’ve led international partnerships that brought together government agencies, research institutions, and industry to solve global challenges.

At NOAA, I managed portfolios with Korea and Japan, co-chaired U.S.–Korea ocean research panels, and built partnerships that grew from $500,000 in seed funding to over $40 million in follow-on investment. I’ve also coordinated international delegations, developed partnership strategies with 12+ countries, and supported bilateral and multilateral collaboration in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

But what truly sets my work apart is my passion for cross-cultural understanding. I’ve lived, studied, and worked internationally, from Germany to Korea, and I’ve studied multiple languages, including German, Korean, and Japanese. I bring this cultural fluency to every engagement, helping clients build trust, communicate effectively, and achieve lasting results.