Manage 501(c)(3) application process and assist with the development of initial Board or Directors. Develop and implement the Center´s development strategy to provide culturally and linguistically competent mental health services in the San Diego area. Identify opportunities for funding including foundation and government grants, individual and corporate donations. Develop key community partnerships. Promote the organization within the health community and the general public.

Expanded LitWorld literacy and resilience building program into Colombia. Identified, assessed capacity, and built relationships with potential LitWorld partner organizations. Developed partnership agreements, trained LitWorld mentors from partner organizations and developed program plans for launch and ongoing program implementation. Led capacity building activities, including facilitating LitWorld sessions in collaboration with LitClub partners in Colombia. Facilitated follow up discussions… Show more Expanded LitWorld literacy and resilience building program into Colombia. Identified, assessed capacity, and built relationships with potential LitWorld partner organizations. Developed partnership agreements, trained LitWorld mentors from partner organizations and developed program plans for launch and ongoing program implementation. Led capacity building activities, including facilitating LitWorld sessions in collaboration with LitClub partners in Colombia. Facilitated follow up discussions between LitWorld staff and Colombian partners to build mentor and organizational capacity to address any challenges and to maintain and grow the new programs. Results: Developed partnerships with three local nonprofit organizations and two government agencies to implement a literacy program for vulnerable children in different regions in Colombia. Established five LitWorld LitClubs programs that serve 75 vulnerable children in Colombia. Show less

Provide leadership in establishing a new foundation by developing a Board and stewarding the visioning and functioning for fundraising, staffing and programmatic direction. Identify opportunities for funding including foundation and government grants, individual and corporate donations, and fundraising events and campaigns. Develop strategic corporate and community partnerships. Promote the organization within the sports community and the general public. Results:- Identified and… Show more Provide leadership in establishing a new foundation by developing a Board and stewarding the visioning and functioning for fundraising, staffing and programmatic direction. Identify opportunities for funding including foundation and government grants, individual and corporate donations, and fundraising events and campaigns. Develop strategic corporate and community partnerships. Promote the organization within the sports community and the general public. Results:- Identified and engaged new Board Members based on vision and strategic focus. Created organization’s Board Manual including Board Member commitments, roles and responsibilities. Managed Board members and kept them engaged and updated with day to day operations. - Developed and managed fundraising campaigns and events. Built initial database of 250+ donors. - Developed key institutional and corporate relationships and established formal agreements around fundraising, marketing and communications. - Identified programmatic opportunities for the organization based on needs and gaps in services. Lead the creation of an evaluation process and tools for programs offered by the organization. - Identified high skill level volunteers to support the organization’s marketing, grant-writing and fundraising efforts. Show less

Manage education initiatives to improve educational outcomes of at-risk youth in New York City public schools. Provide technical assistance to community based organizations implementing programs in 101 schools and coordinate request for proposal processes for education initiatives. Support a team of three Program Associates in the monitoring of the school-based programs.Results: - Improved grantees’ payment process and related communication by developing an on-line fiscal management… Show more Manage education initiatives to improve educational outcomes of at-risk youth in New York City public schools. Provide technical assistance to community based organizations implementing programs in 101 schools and coordinate request for proposal processes for education initiatives. Support a team of three Program Associates in the monitoring of the school-based programs.Results: - Improved grantees’ payment process and related communication by developing an on-line fiscal management system in collaboration with information and technology and finance departments. As a result, grantees are paid faster and communication problems were eliminated. In addition, the system is now being implemented in other departments within the organization.- Worked with major gifts donors to facilitate targeted giving. Created selection process to match donor’s goal to organization’s needs securing funding to support low income students’ college attendance. - Engaged corporate volunteers through school based events, scholarship applications and grantees selection processes - Designed and implemented a peer learning workshop series for staff of community based organizations who work with at-risk youth and their families. Provided comprehensive support and professional development leading to staff reported enhanced ability to manage challenges. - As part of a team, developed an evaluation process for an attendance improvement program. - As part of a team, established guidelines, monitored and evaluated an academic program to support 300 students with low academic performance in six NYC middle schools. Eighty percent of participants improved their academic performance and were promoted to high school. - Managed program goals and workflow to improve staff performance.Under the United Way Worldwide Global Resident Fellows Leadership Program, developed a Public Relations/ Engagement Strategy for the United Way International network. Show less

Coordinated logistics for outings. Provided outreach to member families and ensured smooth running of recreational programs for low-income families in the East Harlem community.

Taught English as a second Language to elementary and middle school children. Planned and conducted engaging and didactic activities that increased students’ motivation and attendance.

Improved clients' socio-emotional well-being through counseling services Developed projects that addressed diverse community needs Facilitated the implementation of psychological research projects