Ana C. Varona, Ms, Pmp, Csm Email and Phone Number

ALPFA Is the nations largest Hispanic leadership and professional development organization. At ALPFA, we empower Latino men and women to become leaders in the nation for every sector of the global economy.

Project management consulting, process improvement, project planning, early project implementation, and project plan template creator.• Provide expert guidance and support to clients in various industries, including the non-profit sector, ensuring efficient project initiation and execution.• Develop customized project management solutions tailored to each client's unique requirements and objectives, resulting in streamlined processes and improved project outcomes.

Strategic Initiatives: Spearheaded strategic initiatives resulting in remarkable 125% growth over three years.Project Lifecycle Documentation: Developed a comprehensive project plan to meticulously capture the flagship early career program’s lifecycle.Data-Driven Decision-Making: Created key performance indicators (KPIs) and actionable implementation steps to drive informed business decisions.Agile Methodologies: Successfully implemented Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks, to enhance operational efficiency for high-impact organizational projects.People Leadership: Led a dynamic program operations team fostering cross-collaboration, delegation, alignment, and transparent communication across teams and leadership.

Oversee Program Operations for early career prep program. End-to-End Project Management: Orchestrated the entire lifecycle of high-impact projects, from inception to successful launch.Learning & Development Standardization: Implemented and standardized learning and development modules through the Learning Management System (LMS) platform (Canvas).Tailored Training Programs: Designed and delivered customized training programs to upskill and empower the team on cutting-edge technologies.

Management Consulting. Assisted partners with implementing and executing several projects, including creating a 501c6 organization (see Alliance for Lifetime Income). Managed operations for the Alliance for Lifetime Income.Operational Excellence: Led day-to-day operations and actively contributed to the governing steering committee for a non-profit organization founded by Statler Nagle.Budget Management: Oversaw a substantial $25M annual budget, identifying and implementing cost-saving strategies.Client Collaboration: Collaborated with a diverse client portfolio throughout project lifecycles and executed impactful marketing campaigns for clients in finance, health, and tech industries.Vendor Management and Partner Relationships: Effectively developed and managed third-party vendor relationships, ensuring seamless collaboration, managing contracts, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

Managed the operations and projects for the Alliance for Lifetime Income (ALI), a 501©6 membership organization created by Statler Nagle and 24 Fortune 100 financial enterprises, including Lincoln Financial, AIG, and Prudential looking to increase sales in Annuities. Responsible for researching and creating the legal foundation of the organization. Facilitated all board member meetings, including managing all on-site logistics. Circulated all communication to key board members and stakeholders, ensuring prompt and professional communication. Managed a $25M annual budget. Reviewed all contracts, communication, and ad copy, ensuring the mission and values of the organization were upheld. Streamlined SOPs and ensured all NDAs were processed and kept on file.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Facilitated the logistics for VIP hospitality suites for all board members and their guests, and hosted the band’s meet and greet when ALI sponsored The Rolling Stones in 2019.• Implemented money-saving strategies that saved the organization over $500K each year.• Maintained excellent relationships with 20+ vendors and 100+ stakeholders, including CEOs, CPAs, Attorneys, government officials, renowned academic researchers, and PR agencies.• Managed a $25M annual budget, including handling all membership dues, tax processes, annual audits, procurement, vendor contract management, and ad spending.

Program Management: Directed operations, managed budgets, and maintained accreditation credentials within the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.Technology Implementation: Pioneered the implementation of technical software, enhancing program data collection, curriculum management, and learning processes.Stakeholder Relations: Cultivated strong relationships with administrators at 12 hospitals, resulting in increased ER rotations and successful resident matching.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Led operations and projects for the Office of Medical Education, including the implementation of 10 medical courses and establishing strategic partnerships with 12 hospitals for student ER rotations.• Created comprehensive staff training plans to implement new technical software to improve program data collection, curriculum mapping, and classroom space allocation.• Managed the operations and curriculum development for a new medical school program at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, developing a content strategy, curriculum mapping, managing staff and budget, student and faculty schedules, and planning of special events and programs.• Developed partnerships with 12 hospitals across 2 counties, allowing 240 students to perform clinical rotations across ER locations.• Designed, developed, and taught 10 medical school courses for 120 students annually, ensuring compliance with accreditation policies.• Performed statistical analysis and published a study in the Journal of Biological Education in 2016, comparing the active learning model versus the lecture-based learning model utilizing medical student course data and insights.

Clinical Study & Grants Management: Oversaw clinical studies and federal grants, ensuring adherence to best practices for quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory compliance.Budget Accountability: Managed grant budget accounts totaling $1.65M, aligning with Federal and State regulations and guidelines.Directed operations and processes for the head and neck cancer research lab and clinic. Assisted with revising, and submitting grant proposals, peer-reviewed journal articles to high-impact medical journals, and abstracts for conferences. Project managed clinical studies and performed Quality Management including Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC), and regulatory compliance practices.Managed State and Federal grant budgets: including NIH-R01 ($300K), NIH-R03 ($150K), and Bankhead-Coley ($1.2M), meeting strict Federal and State regulatory requirements.• Maintained utmost confidentiality for Intellectual Property (IP) and clinical study participants.• Screened, recruited, and enrolled patients in oral cancer early detection clinical trial and administered consent, conducted questionnaires, and collected specimens.