Dana Pair Hernandez Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn, Us

- Provided technical support for programming focused on children ages 0-9 across 6 country contexts through program planning and design, staff capacity building, monitoring framework development, and program quality assurance. - Contributed to global level special projects related to strengthening program quality, such as project management and review tools, referral mechanism guidance and tools, a global impact framework, and theory of change. - Facilitated capacity building in project management processes, skills, and software for headquarters and country office staff. - Led a consortium of four organizations for submission of a $12M federal grant proposal, including leading the design workshop, proposal coordination, and ensuring compliance to all donor requirements. - Represented World Relief International Programs to internal and external stakeholders, including technical working groups and donor meetings as requested. - Created the international capacity statement and business development strategy for Early Childhood Development (ECD).

- Engaged in proposal development for public (USAID, BHA and UN Agencies) and private donors through project management, coordination, researching, editing, and preparing budgets.- Spearheaded the revision and rollout of annual strategic and programmatic planning tools and processes and contributed to the development of country office level strategic plans. - Led the global Early Childhood Development programming portfolio, including needs analysis, design, curricula development, and capacity building strategies. - Facilitated participatory design workshops for ECD programming, including the design and launch of a parenting education program in Cambodia in 2023. - Contributed to the creation and rollout of World Relief’s International Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (DMEAL) Guidance.- Supported the creation and rollout of global policies and guidance for program participant complaints and feedback mechanisms.

- Managed a diverse portfolio of 15+ grant funded projects, including start-up, monitoring, project review and closeout processes, ensuring compliance, timely reporting, and financial management. - Streamlined global proposal development processes, tools, knowledge management and resources to enhance efficiency.- Developed proposal narratives and budgets for public and private donors, securing a successful $25M US government award. - Created monthly business forecasts and proposal activity reports.- Contributed to the revision of HR and other policies, including safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) policies and facilitating a global PSEA assessment. - Liaised with Marketing to create and implement a new media consent and story collection process across all US and country offices.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

- Successfully managed over 250 sales accounts, demonstrating strong sales tracking and inventory management skills.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Launched a Youth Entrepreneurship & Job Skills Training Program for adolescent girls.- Represented Compassion Connect with external stakeholders, including donor meetings, government working groups, and educating the public about the organization's services. - Created a resource toolkit to facilitate program expansion and development. - Streamlined volunteer training and development processes.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Created life skills curricula for adolescent girls - Facilitated after-school programs for girls ages 9-18. - Analyzed program effectiveness and latest research of best practices for continuous program improvement - Maintained monthly donor and volunteer reports via SalesForce and DonorSnap

Portland, Oregon Area

- Teaching Assistant- Organized Department Meetings and Events- Grew program awareness through social media, blog writing, and community events

Cleveland, Tn

- Supervised a team of 3 (Aug 2015-May 2016)- Maintained department finances and budgeting- Established over 20 international internships- Coordinated departmental travel both domestically and internationally

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

- Designed curricula for PCL’s Management Institute and Children’s programs- Taught English courses for children and adults

Master Of Arts, Global Development And Justice, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Intercultural Studies, Tesol Certified, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Chi, Theta Alpha Kappa, Missions Alive