Aslin Rodriguez Santiago Email & Phone Number

Puerto Rico

Washington D.C.

In this job role, I am responsible for managing grant portfolios across Latin America & the Caribbean. I draught modifications and new grant agreements. I provide viewpoints to assess the capacity for grants administration and eligibility of potential beneficiaries. I resolve issues raised during invoice reviews, and I also give my approval for grantees' financial reports and payment requests. I help grantees understand the guidelines for applications, reporting, and audits.My key… Show more In this job role, I am responsible for managing grant portfolios across Latin America & the Caribbean. I draught modifications and new grant agreements. I provide viewpoints to assess the capacity for grants administration and eligibility of potential beneficiaries. I resolve issues raised during invoice reviews, and I also give my approval for grantees' financial reports and payment requests. I help grantees understand the guidelines for applications, reporting, and audits.My key contributions:• Confirmed that grants awarded adhere to US Government policy and other special requirements.• Delivered excellent advice to grantees on grant lifecycle for successful deployment of projects in support of NED's mission.• Contributed to proposal review and risk assessment processes whilst examining proposal budgets. Show less

Puerto Rico

As a disaster recovery consultant, I helped organizations that were involved in the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. My expertise in organization development, grant management, data analysis, compliance, and project management allows me to oversee various aspects of the recovery process. I ensured compliance with documentation requirements, conducted thorough data analysis, facilitated effective communication with stakeholders, and aligned… Show more As a disaster recovery consultant, I helped organizations that were involved in the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. My expertise in organization development, grant management, data analysis, compliance, and project management allows me to oversee various aspects of the recovery process. I ensured compliance with documentation requirements, conducted thorough data analysis, facilitated effective communication with stakeholders, and aligned project activities with regulatory frameworks, including the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program. My extensive experience working for FEMA, grantees, and subgrantees to implement FEMA's PA Program helps me to contribute to the successful implementation of disaster recovery initiatives, fostering resilience and sustainable growth in the affected communities.Key Contributions:•Conducted meticulous reviews of Request for Reimbursement (RFR) and Request for Advance (RFA) submissions from Municipalities to FEMA, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, guidelines, documentation requirements, and alignment with project scopes.•Facilitated effective communication and partnership-building with stakeholders, fostering collaborative efforts in disaster response operations.•Conducted thorough regulatory research, aligning project activities with applicable frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure transparency in fund utilization.•Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to optimize workflows and enhance data accessibility in disaster recovery operations. Show less

Madrid, Comunidad De Madrid, España

At this time, I supported H.E. Ambassador and Secretary of the Ambassador across routine administrative and logistic operations. I monitored Spanish media sources, identified the relevant issues based on political/economic affairs sections, and suggested potential investments. I drafted letters and memoranda at the Ambassador's request on Afghanistan-related issues. Also, I helped Embassy in translating sensitive and routine documents from Spanish to English vice versa.My key… Show more At this time, I supported H.E. Ambassador and Secretary of the Ambassador across routine administrative and logistic operations. I monitored Spanish media sources, identified the relevant issues based on political/economic affairs sections, and suggested potential investments. I drafted letters and memoranda at the Ambassador's request on Afghanistan-related issues. Also, I helped Embassy in translating sensitive and routine documents from Spanish to English vice versa.My key contributions:• Acted as a translator from Spanish to English/English to Spanish with media and in high-level meetings.• Aided the Embassy after the Taliban seizure of power from the Government of Afghanistan. Show less

Puerto Rico

During this tenure, I conducted audit visits to grantee. I recognized potential unused funds, alleviated overruns, and reallocated funds to other grant programs' needs by supervising the expenditure trends of grantee. Regarding the processing, disbursement, and reallocation monitoring of funds, I worked cross-functionally. As well as, I analyzed current grant procedures and policies to provide team members with best possible leadership. I finished the necessary paperwork for Grant Agreement… Show more During this tenure, I conducted audit visits to grantee. I recognized potential unused funds, alleviated overruns, and reallocated funds to other grant programs' needs by supervising the expenditure trends of grantee. Regarding the processing, disbursement, and reallocation monitoring of funds, I worked cross-functionally. As well as, I analyzed current grant procedures and policies to provide team members with best possible leadership. I finished the necessary paperwork for Grant Agreement Closeout, including statement of work and payments in accordance with contract.My key contributions:• Eradicated process discrepancies by implementing continuous improvements in regulatory compliance procedure.• Oversaw grants awarded to 26 national / international NGOs for Hurricane María long-term recovery programme in Puerto Rico due to devastation of Hurricane Maria in 2017.• Enhanced grant efficiency by keeping budgetary guidelines, promoting strategy resolutions, and providing technical assistance to grantees.• Managed grant agreement amendment negotiation with grantee to adjust programme time frame and grant amount awarded. Show less

San Juan, Puerto Rico

In this role, I did a lot of research, evaluated the needs that weren't being met, and created programmes to fill those gaps. I helped Recovery Executive create the RFP for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). I assisted in the planning and execution of programmes for the Long-Term Recovery Program in Puerto Rico that were centred on health services, emergency preparedness, and resiliency training. I worked closely with important parties to offer practical post-disaster solutions. I… Show more In this role, I did a lot of research, evaluated the needs that weren't being met, and created programmes to fill those gaps. I helped Recovery Executive create the RFP for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). I assisted in the planning and execution of programmes for the Long-Term Recovery Program in Puerto Rico that were centred on health services, emergency preparedness, and resiliency training. I worked closely with important parties to offer practical post-disaster solutions. I oversaw the team's risk management activities, which included adhering strictly to the security and data-sharing guidelines.My key contributions:• Stimulated community's revitalization and emergency preparedness for medical facilities through deployment of short- and long-term community development measures.• Monitored programme and reported progress to senior leadership and stakeholders through building-depth excel spreadsheets showing detailed grantee's outcomes/expenditure rates.• Aided development of standardized operation procedures for managing grant programmes. Show less

San Juan Puerto Rico

At this time, I represented the organization in meetings with federal / local government, NGOs, and stakeholders for Disaster Relief Operation Hurricane María. Also, I assessed hurricane-related damage and aligned needs for assistance by collecting information from team members/affected community. I suggested the corrective actions with tried-and-true data to help Senior Leadership during executive decision-making process.My key contributions:• Successfully controlled disclosure of… Show more At this time, I represented the organization in meetings with federal / local government, NGOs, and stakeholders for Disaster Relief Operation Hurricane María. Also, I assessed hurricane-related damage and aligned needs for assistance by collecting information from team members/affected community. I suggested the corrective actions with tried-and-true data to help Senior Leadership during executive decision-making process.My key contributions:• Successfully controlled disclosure of private and proprietary information for general partner lists.• Maximized office organization by creating a more efficient filing system and field databases.• Coordinated/streamlined distribution of emergency supplies to remote areas devastated by hurricane María's landfall.• Cultivated and fostered effective relations with community groups, stakeholders, and volunteers to direct strategic efforts. Show less

Master'S Degree, International Relations

Major in Economy, Global Challenges, & International Management Thesis: The Humanitarian Action on Natural Disaster. Case Study of Puerto.

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Sciences

Major in Psychology.