Blanche Cotlear

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During the last five years, Blanche has worked on delivering an ample range of services to older adults, first in-person by being the Executive Director of Vida Senior Centers in Washington DC and more recently via the online program LIGAS MAYORES, which mission is educating and informing Spanish-speaker adults about any topic that can affect their quality of life. Before that, twenty-five years of professional experience managing programs on governance, transparency, anticorruption, democracy, elections, and accountability at international institutions such as the World Bank, The World Bank Institute, UN, IADB, OAS, IFES, NDI, IRI, TI, DFID, CAPEL, and others. Also experience in Peruvian public agencies such as ONPE and the local government of Lince; and as Executive Director of an NGO in Peru.Extensive experience managing stakeholders relationships during high visibility political processes, first as the Executive Director of the Peruvian NGO that lead the promotion of democracy in the 90s in Peru; secondly, as a member of presidential campaigns teams promoting electoral participation, transparency, and vigilance of votes; thirdly as the Vice-President of the Peruvian Electoral Agency –ONPE- in 2000-2001, organizing presidential and congressional elections for the democratic transition. Effective operational skills in turning objectives into results as manager of programs in international institutions as well as in public sector agencies: (1) As a result of ONPE’s performance in 2001, the perception of people changed about ONPE from being perceived as one of the most corrupted and inefficient into 'the most credible public' institution in the country. (2) Coordinated the collection of 1.5 million signatures in support of a referendum against the unconstitutional third consecutive term in office of former President Alberto Fujimori.Demonstrated capacity to build bridges and promote dialogue among stakeholders, working with public and private partners, with services’ users, and with civil society organizations at the national and sub-national levels.

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Ligas Mayores

Ligas Mayores

Chief Executive Officer at Ligas Mayores
Blanche Cotlear Work Experience Details
  • Ligas Mayores
    Executive Director
    Ligas Mayores Aug 2020 - Present
    Washington Dc-Baltimore Area
    Ligas Mayores is a non-profit devoted to improve the quality of life of older adults by informing and discussing topics that affect older adults and their caregivers. The main audience if the Hispanic population of older people in the US. In order to get the best information, experts are interviewed. And in order to reach the audience to educate older adults, information is broadcast via Podcast, Instagram, Facebook and a website.
  • Vida Senior Center
    Executive Director
    Vida Senior Center Oct 2018 - Aug 2020
    Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
    VIDA is the oldest Hispanic organization of Washington DC. Vida has two locations and one residential building and provides health preventive services to seniors. mostly low-income Hispanic. The main services are the following: Health Promotion and Wellness; Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutritional services, Recreational and Socialization, and Social services, including migratory and social benefits.• At the end of my tenure as Executive Director, the budget increased in 30%; the number of… Show more VIDA is the oldest Hispanic organization of Washington DC. Vida has two locations and one residential building and provides health preventive services to seniors. mostly low-income Hispanic. The main services are the following: Health Promotion and Wellness; Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutritional services, Recreational and Socialization, and Social services, including migratory and social benefits.• At the end of my tenure as Executive Director, the budget increased in 30%; the number of beneficiaries increased in 51%; the number of staff increased from 14 to 20; and units of services increased 49% going from 34,000 to 52,000 units of services per year. Show less
  • The World Bank
    Senior Consultant On Corporate Governance And Transparency
    The World Bank Dec 2003 - Oct 2018
    Washington Dc
    Advised Water Utilities in Latin America, Africa and East Europe to incorporate Corporate Governance and transparency principles into their management functions and operations. (2013-2016).Some other programs: (i) in Honduras, M&E the national cash transfer program, devoted to alleviate poverty in the poorest areas of the country (2013-2014); (ii) in Peru, monitoring government income from the extractive industry (2012); in Ukraine, advising the national government on how to incorporate… Show more Advised Water Utilities in Latin America, Africa and East Europe to incorporate Corporate Governance and transparency principles into their management functions and operations. (2013-2016).Some other programs: (i) in Honduras, M&E the national cash transfer program, devoted to alleviate poverty in the poorest areas of the country (2013-2014); (ii) in Peru, monitoring government income from the extractive industry (2012); in Ukraine, advising the national government on how to incorporate corporate governance practices in the water sector (2012-2014); (iii) In Kenya, providing technical assistance to the Water Regulator on a Consumer Feedback Mechanism (July 2008); (iv) In Uganda, coordinating a multi-municipal program measuring the impact of Output-Based Aid (OBA) programs in comparison to non-OBA, program that was selected as a Best Practice Project model not only by the World Bank but also by WaterAid International (2010); (v) Advising local offices of the WB in Bolivia, Honduras, and Nicaragua to monitor the quality of public services delivery of water, sanitation, health, and education as part of Bank Operations (2005 and 2006).Author of more than 20 studies at the WB and at the IADB about Governance and M&E during the last 13 years in different sectors: in Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Peru, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Uganda, India, Ukraine. I have developed regional studies as well.Author of the study on Political Finance in Latin America for the Alliance on Anti-Corruption formed by the WB, IADB, OAS and DFID.Chaired the internal website on “How to apply Governance Approaches into Bank Operations”.Developed the three modules on Corporate Governance for the Course “Building Coalition for the Water Reform” WBI (2012); Developed a course on “Governance and Anti-Corruption within the Water Sector” (2010). Show less
  • Organización De Los Estados Americanos
    Consultant For The Unit For The Promotion Of Democracy And Resolution Of Conflicts
    Organización De Los Estados Americanos 2001 - 2003
    Washington Dc
    Designed and organized National Dialogues as instruments for promoting democracy and civic participation in the Andean region (June 2002-July 2003), and participated as facilitator in the Forum (Lima, March 2004). Acted as Planning and Operations Specialist for OAS electoral missions: Honduras (Nov. 2001), Dominican Republic (May 2002), Bolivia (June 2002), Peru (Nov. 2002) and Dominican Republic (2004).
  • Onpe
    General Manager Of Planning And Operations
    Onpe 2000 - 2001
    Responsible for all operational and logistical aspects of Peru’s 2001 presidential and congressional elections. In charge of 14,000 employees nationwide. Managed a budget in excess of $22 million dollars. Coordinated the production and distribution processes of polling kits for over 90,000 polling booths grouped in 3,500 polling stations in Peru and abroad for close to 14 million voters. Spokesperson before the Electoral Court, Armed Forces, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, major political… Show more Responsible for all operational and logistical aspects of Peru’s 2001 presidential and congressional elections. In charge of 14,000 employees nationwide. Managed a budget in excess of $22 million dollars. Coordinated the production and distribution processes of polling kits for over 90,000 polling booths grouped in 3,500 polling stations in Peru and abroad for close to 14 million voters. Spokesperson before the Electoral Court, Armed Forces, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, major political parties, the media, and with electoral observers (Transparencia, OAS Mission, NDI, Carter Center, IRI, etc.) in the middle of a tense election.Survey ratings about credibility of the institution increased from 3% in December 2000 to 87% in June 2001. Show less
  • Foro Democratico
    Executive Director
    Foro Democratico 1995 - 2000
    Coordinated the collection of signatures of 10% of the electorate, in support of a referendum against the third consecutive term in office of former President Alberto Fujimori. Organized and directed 24 committees of volunteers in support of the referendum nationwide. That process triggered a massive process of civic participation and was a milestone in the democratic transition in Peru.Directed a training program for 65,000 poll watchers who participated in Peru’s 2000 presidential… Show more Coordinated the collection of signatures of 10% of the electorate, in support of a referendum against the third consecutive term in office of former President Alberto Fujimori. Organized and directed 24 committees of volunteers in support of the referendum nationwide. That process triggered a massive process of civic participation and was a milestone in the democratic transition in Peru.Directed a training program for 65,000 poll watchers who participated in Peru’s 2000 presidential election. As a result of the program’s success, I was summoned by then presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo (Peruvian President 2001-2006) to participate in his campaign management team.Organized educational programs nationwide for journalists, women, youth, unions, and political parties devoted to promoting dialogue, consensus, participation as well as the use of democratic mechanisms for decision-making. Show less
  • Municipalidad De Lince
    Director Of Education And Culture
    Municipalidad De Lince 1996 - 1997
    Lima Province, Peru
    - Opened an Art Gallery at the premises of the municipality with monthly exhibitions from local artists, which reactivated the local cultural life as well as promoted community involvement. - Designed and implemented programs to retrain teachers working in the district, refresher courses for municipal workers, art shows to promote culture in the neighborhood, and a remedial school for children and holiday educational programs.

Blanche Cotlear Skills

Public Policy Civil Society Ngos Policy International Development Democracy Policy Analysis Governance Government Politics International Relations Nonprofits Capacity Building Human Rights Africa International Organizations Rule Of Law Elections Economic Development Training Program Management Foreign Policy Program Evaluation Political Science Conflict Anti Corruption Capacity Development Public/private Partnerships Stata Latin America Technical Assistance

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Blanche Cotlear attended The University Of Texas At Austin - The Lbj School Of Public Affairs, Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Perú.

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