Served as Deputy Chief of Party of a five year, $35 million USD USAID financed project focused on improving educational quality, increasing access, and strengthening community involvement in education in major metropolitan areas impacted by Venezuelan migrationLead partnerships with a variety of government and private stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education, the Presidential Border Management Unit, international NGOs, and local implementing partnersRepresent the… Show more Served as Deputy Chief of Party of a five year, $35 million USD USAID financed project focused on improving educational quality, increasing access, and strengthening community involvement in education in major metropolitan areas impacted by Venezuelan migrationLead partnerships with a variety of government and private stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education, the Presidential Border Management Unit, international NGOs, and local implementing partnersRepresent the project in various program governance and collective impact settings, including meetings with municipal Secretaries of Education, the Colombian Family Welfare Institute, the project’s Advisory Board and Steering Committee, and othersDevelop and implement programs in partnership with public and private stakeholders focusing on socioemotional learning and mental health, access to Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, promoting access to education, and bringing innovative educational experiences to vulnerable communitiesSupervise Community Outreach and Engagement, Public Private Partnerships, Gender and Social Inclusion, Human Resources, and CommunicationsOversee Human Resources for the 170 person project, including 30 direct hires within Partners of the Americas, and lead internal decisions about hiring, salary scales, employee wellbeing and professional development initiatives, and organizational structurePartner with the Chief of Party and Director of Operations to develop annual program budgets and work plans, guarantee accurate projections and efficient program spending, and ensure program compliance with regulationsDraft and review official communications and deliverables to US government donor, including annual work plans, quarterly reports, program strategies, and concept notesDirect the project’s overall communications strategies, including setting the tone for internal and external messaging, social media presence, branding and marking guidelines, and visual identity Show less

Created the university’s Department of Global Initiatives and manage four staff membersDevelop and oversee the university’s internationalization strategy, manage international agreements with peer institutions, and search for new partnership opportunitiesAdvise students on study abroad possibilities and recruit international students for short-term trips as well as medical and nursing rotations Lead fundraising and new business development activities, including proposal… Show more Created the university’s Department of Global Initiatives and manage four staff membersDevelop and oversee the university’s internationalization strategy, manage international agreements with peer institutions, and search for new partnership opportunitiesAdvise students on study abroad possibilities and recruit international students for short-term trips as well as medical and nursing rotations Lead fundraising and new business development activities, including proposal writing, for social impact and research projects at the university to obtain grants and other forms of financing from national (FINDETER) and international (National Institutes of Health, USAID) funding agenciesCo-wrote winning $45,000 grant proposal for 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative with a student mobility project focused on rural health outcomes in a post conflict setting in partnership with Eastern Washington UniversityProvide guidance and mentorship for several student clubs and organizations, including a student ambassador club, a student research club, a student diversity initiative, and an English language clubServe as director of ECO Magazine, a semi-annual publication for university alumni, supervising a nine-person writing team and representing the magazine in the university’s editorial committee Show less

Managed social impact projects and interdisciplinary improvement strategies for the university, including the Lisboa Community Health Center in Bogotá and the Innovative Use of Corozo (Bactris Guineesis) project with an indigenous farmer collective in Sincelejo, SucreCreated policies and implement projects for the Corpas por el Respeto initiative, addressing issues regarding gender, race, socioeconomic status, and LGBT issues in academia and student lifeInitiated and led… Show more Managed social impact projects and interdisciplinary improvement strategies for the university, including the Lisboa Community Health Center in Bogotá and the Innovative Use of Corozo (Bactris Guineesis) project with an indigenous farmer collective in Sincelejo, SucreCreated policies and implement projects for the Corpas por el Respeto initiative, addressing issues regarding gender, race, socioeconomic status, and LGBT issues in academia and student lifeInitiated and led restructuring process for the Lisboa Community Health Center to ensure compliance with new Ministry of Health regulations and university strategy Show less

Managed technical programs for the Chad Regional Office, including the management of project expenditures for a $700,000 country program budgetRepresented the organization at the Ministry of Public Health’s weekly epidemiological meetings Drafted quarterly and annual reports for Malaria No More stakeholders and donorsDeveloped local and US focused communications strategy to ensure public awareness of anti-malaria campaigns in Chad

Administered contracting, accounting, and budgeting activities for Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts, including West African Trade Promotion, Pakistan Safewater, Pakistan Jobs, and Mozambique AgrifuturoTracked budgets, review Oracle accounting database, and ensure the financial health of project accountsCoordinated logistical support for project activities and field offices, including monthly expenditure reviewsLiaised with departments including Accounting, Contracts, IT… Show more Administered contracting, accounting, and budgeting activities for Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts, including West African Trade Promotion, Pakistan Safewater, Pakistan Jobs, and Mozambique AgrifuturoTracked budgets, review Oracle accounting database, and ensure the financial health of project accountsCoordinated logistical support for project activities and field offices, including monthly expenditure reviewsLiaised with departments including Accounting, Contracts, IT, Legal, and HR, ensuring compliance with Abt and USAID regulations on financial procedures, contracting, and hiringLead staffing and cost proposal efforts for a Honduras food security proposal, including interviewing prospective staff, researching local costs, and determining and negotiating local salaries Show less

Coordinated logistics for consultants and technical managers and provided follow up for workshop, travel, and consultancy agreements and activities in accordance with USAID regulationsMaintained Latin America portfolio and Sudan, Angola, and Liberia projects as well as oversaw invoice preparations and expense reports from technical managers, field staff, and field offices Reviewed and edited technical and trip reports, scopes of work, and correspondence with USAID… Show more Coordinated logistics for consultants and technical managers and provided follow up for workshop, travel, and consultancy agreements and activities in accordance with USAID regulationsMaintained Latin America portfolio and Sudan, Angola, and Liberia projects as well as oversaw invoice preparations and expense reports from technical managers, field staff, and field offices Reviewed and edited technical and trip reports, scopes of work, and correspondence with USAID missionsCorresponded in Spanish, English, and Portuguese with field staff on a regular basisArranged logistics for workshops of 40+ technical staff in Lima, Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena, including coordinating all travel arrangements, contracting vendors, and preparing budgets and financial obligationsSupported and initiated Liberia field office startup by researching and contracting legal and payroll services, hiring local field staff, monitoring program budgets, and serving as primary liaison with office Show less

Fundraised nearly $8,000 and co-chaired a nationwide Young Girls Conference focusing on HIV/AIDS, education, family planning, and professional opportunities for women Managed and taught English to classes ranging from 35 to 80 students, developing low/no cost activities for interactive language learningEstablished after school club with emphasis on in depth lesson review, American culture, and girls’ education

Researched and contacted minority associations to increase diverse participation in Peace Corps Assisted in evaluating Peace Corps candidates and recommending them for various assignment areas Drafted press releases, conducted interviews with returned volunteers, and engaged in numerous other public affairs and recruiting activities for the Peace Corps 45th anniversary year