David Thalenberg Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Az, Us

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Launched in 2023 through a $30 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), the ERC Fellowship is designed to build capacity in some of the hardest-hit and most economically distressed areas across the United States while cultivating the next generation of economic development leaders. The first cohort of 65 Fellows and Host sites represents practitioners and leaders with the passion, skills, and vision to advance new ways of doing economic development over the course of 30 months. I am one of the inaugural 65 fellows and have been matched with the City and County of Honolulu's Office of Economic Revitalization to create a Startup Business Support (SBS) pilot program and respond to the community's demand for empowering leaders, fostering small business entrepreneurship, and moving away from a tourism-dependent economy. By focusing on underrepresented minorities and individuals with limited English proficiency or immigrant status, the SBS will diversify and strengthen the local economy, particularly for disadvantaged populations. It will support entrepreneurs from these backgrounds, helping them start businesses and access valuable networks. The project seeks to build a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem, promoting economic resilience and prosperity for O'ahu's residents.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

This position is located in the Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking (OCFT), Technical Assistance and Cooperation Unit (TAC). ILAB leads DOL's efforts to ensure that workers around the world are treated fairly and are able to share in the benefits of the global economy.

United States

• Responsible for escorting and transferring physical custody of Unaccompanied Children (UC) from the assigned emergency shelter to another Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) shelter or to a sponsor via ground or air transportation.• Provided direct supervision of Spanish-speaking Unaccompanied Children in-transit to ORR shelter or sponsor.• Maintained current training requirements in accordance with Urban Strategies/ORR policies and procedures for direct care standards.• Sought and coordinated medical care if Unaccompanied Child became ill while in transit.• Completed all required ORR paperwork upon transfer of custody of the Unaccompanied Children.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Carried out strategic planning and implementation of projects crucial to moving Visit Tucson's 10-year Master Tourism Plan forward.• Researched and developed strategies to increase Spanish-Speaking and Hispanic tourism to the city of Tucson.• Created two community-based tourism counsels facilitating collaboration between local organizations and businesses in order to develop a 3-year strategic plan for the implementation of tourism projects and priorities.• Tracked progress of the goals set by Visit Tucson’s Master Plan and developed best practices and implementation tools.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Engaged in grantwriting work including researching philanthropic foundations and granting agencies to identify priorities and assisting Colibrí grantwriter in writing grants to support forensic programs.• Maintained missing migrant cases including taking detailed, forensically relevant missing person reports from Spanish-speaking families of missing migrants.• Vetted families and individuals for DNA eligibility and registered relatives of the missing for DNA collection events• Provided follow-up communication and updates to case status for families who sampled their DNA 6-12 months ago.• Managed office communications including email, phones, voicemail and Colibrí Facebook account for families reporting missing loved ones.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Worked with a team of investigators and administrators tasked with strengthening the agency's ability to strategically target employers who frequently violate the labor rights of both citizens and immigrants working in the greater Tucson area.• Conducted research on worker rights and conducted monitoring & analysis of companies’ policies or practices for compliance with federal labor standards.• Prepared a variety of written and oral communication products, including reports, papers, talking points, oral and written presentations, oral briefings, and memos.• Assisted in the modernization and improvement of labor-violation document database for cross-agency reference.• Engaged the Tucson community and providing outreach concerning educating workers and businesses of current labor laws, regulations, and rights.

Arroyos Y Esteros, Cordillera, Paraguay

• Completion of intensive pre-service training, including 140-hours of comprehensive language training in Guarani and 110-hours of technical training in specialized economic development and community outreach and organization.• Executed technical assistance, engagement, and remediation strategies and plans designed to advance livelihoods for workers and citizens alike.• Developed and facilitated PARAGUAY EMRENDE entrepreneurship course involving various trainings on basic business concepts applied to agriculture-based activities including bookkeeping, accounting, business plan development, market analysis, financial management, entrepreneurship, and sustainable tourism.• Established and advised locally formed Tourism Committee involving various sectors of the community including local government, agricultural cooperatives, financial institutions, and private business owners with the combined objective of promoting economic development through tourism-specific projects, events, and educational courses.• Researched and completed site-specific Community Needs Assessment providing analyzed information of site’s economic, health, environmental, and education sectors, including intricate SWOT analysis, personal interviews, and a two-year development plan for duration of service.• Collaborated and assisted international organizations such as US State Department, Habitat for Humanity, Christian Children’s Fund of Canada, TECHO, and Teletón.• Worked closely with local counterparts and community members to design and implement projects and activities to build individual and organizational capacity in project design and management skills, grant writing, fundraising, information technology, advocacy, and networking.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Assisted in the development and facilitation of youth-based community service trips in New Orleans, the Deep South, Washington D.C. and Seattle focused on leadership building, volunteerism, social justice, racial equality, and gender equality.• Developed and coordinated programming for youth in areas of refugee resettlement, disaster relief, community action, youth participation, racial justice, gender and LGBTQ sensitivity, and homelessness outreach.• Collaborated with contributing organizations such as the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Religious Action Center (RAC) to provide hands-on educational programming to youth participants• Served as logistical coordinator for service trips including organization of travel, food and stay, round-the-clock safety and security management, educational and recreational activities, and communications between staff members, participants, and local community organizations and businesses.

Goleta, California

• Understand, interpret, and accurately apply university academic policies while serving as the initial contact for all UCEAP program questions related to specific countries.• Coordinate and provide academic and administrative support for all UCEAP program teams through communicating program information to campus advisors, students, and foreign faculty.• Interpret visa requirements and develop materials to assist students in meeting immigration/visa requirements and assist students in understand and complying with foreign visa and residency requirements.• Collect, review and edit academic course descriptions, registration lists, transcripts, and medical waivers from students, institutions, and study abroad affiliates.• Identify, investigate, and communicate with students on non-routine discrepancies and problems during study abroad program.• Create extensive database reports for student participation and student status for both the University of California and international host universities.

Beijing, China

• Conduct interviews and determine English proficiency levels for Chinese nationals intending to work abroad in the USA under J-1 visa immigration laws.• Create interactive English presentations regarding Summer Work & Travel program and present to students in multiple universities in China.• Assist foreigners in finding suitable host families for learning and tutoring during their stay in Beijing, China including 24/7 On-Call assistance in all emergency situations.• Manage multiple social media accounts, online directory listings, and online advertisements on multiple websites and search engines.

Flagstaff, Arizona

• Provide training, leadership, and direction to front desk student workers while managing bi-weekly timesheets and payroll information.• Manage numerous accounting functions including process department invoices, audit purchasing card spending reports, create & review staff travel documents and spreadsheets.• Provide customer service at the Center for International Education through directing calls, managing calendars and appointments, answering general questions, and distributing immigration documents.• Create and present slide-show presentations to students and parents during Pre-Departure Orientation meetings for the NAU in Costa Rica Program.• Create an extensive database listing of STEM departments from the top 100 research institutions in the United States.• Conduct immigration check-in for International Student & Scholar Services detailing international student’s arrival in the Department of Homeland Security’s SEVIS program.• Engage students through international cultural events such as the International Festival, International House of Party dance, and Culture Nights.

Durango, Colorado

• Provided information and assistance regarding educational classes and enrichment programs for adults with little to no college education.• Enrolled students in accredited summer faculty-led Study Abroad programs.• Created posters, pamphlets, and presentations for country-specific international programs.• Edited and created office budget spreadsheets and processed payments for both Continuing Education classes and international faculty-led programs.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Latin American Studies

Activities and Societies: • Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellow • Department of State FLAS Scholar: Brazilian Portuguese • Selected.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: • Peace Corps Paul D. Coverdell Fellow • Department of State FLAS Scholar: Brazilian Portuguese • Selected.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: International Club, Model United Nations• Spanish Language Emphasis, Coursework in French and Arabic • Semester.