Managed program operations and development in the Dominican Republic, overseeing $400K budget and supervising 6 contractors, interns, and volunteers per year. In addition, conducted trips to support program operations in Cuba. Led local partners to review and select recipients of program funding for projects to address needs in the area of water quality, agriculture, medicine, and infrastructure.Collaborated with local governments, universities, and nongovernmental organizations to design and manage program activities. Serves as liaison and primary program contact, traveling between Cuba, Dominican Republic, and the U.S. to coordinate activities.Developed complete report on water quality projects, which was subsequently submitted by the University to the UN Higher Education Sustainability Initiative. Earned recognition for the program’s contribution toward sustainable development.

Acquired new accounts daily for organizations such as CARE USA, Children International, and The Nature Conservatory, increasing revenue and building donor lists.Directed team of account executives, achieving fundraising targets and providing training on account management best practices.Developed recommendations for campaign strategies, delivering training of partner offices in the U.S. and Canada to facilitate implementation and goal achievement.

Collaborated with research team to prepare regulatory and ethical committee submissions, program reports, funding proposals, work plans, and written communication. Translated documentation from Spanish to English.Conducted research of social, humanitarian, and cultural issues/topics, synthesizing findings and disseminating information to research team. Observed Third and Fifth Committees at the United Nations, preparing detailed reports and translating documentation for use by Dominican Republic ministers.

Provided academic advising and mentorship to at-risk students, creating study plans and documenting progress. Empowered students to retain scholarships and enrollment standing.Referred students to university and community resources, including mental health services, increasing positive outcomes.Evaluated students’ progress toward degree, providing recommendations on programs and procedures to achieve graduation. Advised 130 students.Delivered instruction of core underclassmen course, guiding students to take ownership of academic outcomes.

Collaborated with team to research sustainable development and human rights issues, reporting findings to leadership.Managed special projects and events, planning and coordinating logistics, including budget, scheduling, supplies, and keynote speakers. Oversaw organization’s first World Water Day forum with 100+ attendees. Implemented marketing strategy, promoting special projects and events. Developed email content, conducted phone calls, and executed direct mailing campaigns to increase participation.

Fact-checked articles and edited copy, reviewing and recommending articles for publication on diplomacy and international relations. Recruited authors to write features and collaborated with staff to pitch ideas.

Collaborated with team to host campus social justice, multiculturalism, and LGBTQ advocacy events. Developed and implemented Taste of UCF event program which is still ongoing.Coordinated strategic marketing campaigns, increasing student and academic organization participation by 20%.Led funding board to approve requests by student groups, reviewing requests and providing recommendations