Creative and bilingual change agent experienced in developing innovative strategies to meet organizational goals. Passionate about developing interventions that promote student nutrition. Over the last seven years, has worked to enhance the agriculture industry, the local economy, and public health through Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). Focused on transformational leadership that develops senior teams to meet desired goals. A team player in forming and leading coalitions across federal agencies, state agencies, local government, community non-profit organizations, private companies, international organizations, and foreign governments to achieve a common mission. Experienced in planning, leading, and monitoring programs grounded in theory and policy. Uses and creates technological and evidence-based tools to oversee implementation and evaluation of multi-level interventions. Resilient, with the capacity to remain calm, take calculated risks, and make executive decisions under pressure and within changing environments.Clearly and concisely expresses complex ideas through written and oral communication to audiences of varying backgrounds. Efficiently manages and allocates human and financial capital responsibly and with transparency. Synthesizes data quickly and analyzes problems from various perspectives to generate sustainably positive results. Expert in working with diverse communities and leverages a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that facilitates cooperation to reach a common vision. Expertise in understanding, synthesizing, and applying federal, state, and organizational policies for the effective administration and implementation of nutrition programs across multiple states.