Leonardo Velasquez Email & Phone Number

Tegucigalpa, HN

Honduras

• Long term consultancy acting as the Development and Partnerships Regional Director for the Americas (30 countries), Junior Achievement Americas (Oct 2018 – April 2020)
• Mentor in a Nutrition and Food Safety Bootcamp as an expert in communications and entrepreneurship, Impact Hub Tegucigalpa and EUROSAN (Feb 2020)
• Market research on 5 agricultural investment plans for PROLENCA project in 3 communities, International Development Enterprise iDE (Jan 2020)
• Creation and implementation of a National awareness Campaign against child labor and to promote child rights, World Vision Honduras, CARITAS Honduras and USDOL (Jan – Oct 2019)
• Field work for writing and developing a feasibility study for the creation of a child protection line in Mexico Child Helpline International and UNICEF Mexico. (Aug - Dec 2018)
• Advocacy workshops for Child protection lines in El Salvador, Child Helpline International y UNICEF El Salvador (Nov 2018)

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

EASYTECH wants to integrate the senior population to the current technological world and minimize the intergenerational gap that presently exists; with the aim of promoting the interaction and inclusion to this high-tech society we live in.

Hired to lead and execute JA fundraising and partnership strategies for the Americas region and enable JA Americas’ strategic vision around sustainable and strategic partnerships to develop long-term strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders that will directly increase JA Americas’ funding and positioning at the regional and country levels..

Honduras

Consultancy for field work, writing and development of a feasibility study for the creation of a child protection line in Mexico in partnership with Child Helpline International and UNICEF Mexico.

Latin America And The Caribbean

Advocacy Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Managed the Advocacy area at a regional level, having under my supervision 14 countries in Latin America and reporting to the Global Center. My primary responsibilities are coordinating public policies efforts at a regional level, mange the institutional relations with different partners and.

Greater New York City Area

Contributed at the permanent mission as a consultant and advisor for the Ambassador in second committee related matters, international cooperation and ECOSOC subjects. Participated in the organizer team for the Official Honduran Mission for the 69th and 70th General Assembly and represented the mission at the second and fifth General Assembly Committee.

Chile

• Joined the country managers’ team to build and coordinate the Chilean cooperation portfolio with Dominican Republic and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states. Also developed international cooperation projects.
• Built the Caribbean projects portfolio for the Agency 2012 – 2014 cooperation strategy.
• Served as the face of the organization in the Caribbean countries.
• Managed partnerships and projects between the public, private sector and civil society organizations.
• Developed an international volunteer program.
• Acted as the Chair of the AGCI Civil Society Board.

Chile

• Hired to manage the development area for Latin America and The Caribbean, being in charge of 45 offices in 19 countries. Elaborated and coordinated the submission for funds, grants, donations, sponsorships and awards..
• Managed the fundraising and communications strategy of TECHO activities in Europe
• Served as the face of the organization in international events worldwide, mainly Europe.
• Developed partnerships with the public sector and private organizations for regional projects.
• Contributed in an overall fundraising strategy for $10M for 2012.
• Built strategic alliances with international organizations (ECOSOC, SEGIB, UNESCO, IDB, etc.)

Honduras

• Joined the communications team for developing position papers and communications materials for the media and general public. Built alliances and partnerships in the media environment in Honduras. Key Contributions:
• Designed the communications strategy and media campaigns.
• Designed and delivered several communication and marketing material.
• Ordered the current and past communication material and established an operational mechanism for future material.

Honduras

• Hired to create and manage the Central America communications department, public relations, corporate image, events, conferences and summits participations. Also developed strategic positioning and communication.
• Built the regional communications department from ground up.
• Managed the brand of the organization to be advertised in more than 50 media spots in one year.
• Participated in the regional Latin America communications and marketing strategy.
• Contributed in the edition and publishing of 10 different project publications.

Honduras

• Started as an intern to become a national youth advisor. Managed a program transplanted from El Salvador and adapted it to the national reality. Coordinated and lead several training workshops for the program.
• Managed a national program at the age of 21 and oversee all the operations related to the program.
• Contributed to the communications and marketing department of the organization.
• Transferred the program to a national institution and partnerships.
• Lead the team for the adaptation of the training material to Honduran reality.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), International Economic Policy And Management, Mpa

The Executive Master of Public Policy and Administration (EMPA) program of Columbia University's School of International and Public.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Marketing And International Business

Participated in the University Debate Society.

Diploma Of Education, Diplomado En Docencia Universitaria, Diploma