Mariaclaudia Lora-Montano, Llm, Mpa Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Oversee all aspects of RPB grantmaking, including pre-grant and post-grant reporting, compliance, and budgeting components. Working with all departments to ensure seamless and effective grantmaking consistent with organizational goals and values and providing best practices across the grants department and the organization. Leading the grants team to ensure all processes and procedures are followed and perfecting them to streamline RPB's grantmaking focused on supporting vision research for meaningful and breakthrough discoveries.

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York

Hempstead, New York

Supported the Director of Finance and Operations in daily activities, including finance, data management, and operational assistance.  Performed various human resources functions, including candidate background checks and new hire onboarding process. Drafted offer letters and gathered new employee documentation/information such as I-9 forms and fingerprinting.  Oversaw all aspects of the School Meals Program, from the application process to managing reimbursement and student billing. Regularly reviewed and monitored the accounts receivable and payable status to facilitate accurate and timely processing. Successfully implemented an efficient filing system for vendors, meals, HR, insurance, and board documentation. Prepared payroll attendance/leave reports while maintaining HR databases and documentation for internal/external audits.

La Paz, Bolivia

Working as the Grants and Coordination Assistant Director for Universidad Mayor De San Andres, I handled the coordination of operations while ensuring strict compliance and enforcement of grants policies and procedures. I fostered and maintained strategic and beneficial relationships with authorities, stakeholders, and donor representatives. I also promoted the department's growth through committed support and successfully facilitating the increase of donations. In addition to this, I managed the quality assurance program to maintain standards on-site evaluations, internal audits, and grantee reporting. Furthermore, I organized reports and updates through team communications and information to present in grantee–donor meetings.

La Paz, Bolivia

As a Volunteer for Asociación Boliviana de Economía Politíca para la Globalización, I provided extensive assistance to the organization through strategic grant planning, development, and administration of projects focused on capacity building and community development. I cultivated grantee-donor relationships by identifying, developing, writing, and administrating specific grants for their needs. I also increased awareness of production quality needs by planning and holding special events for small producer organizations through outreach and training.

La Paz, Bolivia

During my tenure as the Managing Director for Lora & Associates a boutique Law Firm in Bolivia, I practiced corporate, administrative, and civil law working with all the major clients. I served as an external legal counsel for various organizations and individuals to aid in property, administrative, and employment law issues. I also handled the daily-to-day office operations, including staff management, finances, client and vendor relations, and billing.

La Paz, Bolivia

As a Regional Manager of the Free Trade Agreement Program (United States with Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru) within the Bolivian Department of Economic Development, I managed various aspects of the hiring process of program consultants, complying with national and international procurement standards and regulations. I aid in the report of the program updates and progress to stakeholders, the World Bank, and the Canada Agency for Cooperation. I also identified, developed, and administered development funding following cooperation agencies’ requirements. Furthermore, I successfully created and maintained network relationships with manufacturing associations and small producer associations. In addition to this, I promoted education and awareness of a Free Trade Agreement scope through campaigns and community workshops. I also reinforced and amplified partnerships with related organizations and eliminated duplication to enhance program success.

La Paz, Bolivia

I was in charge of the legal department at the Deputy Mayor office located in the Periférica County in La Paz, Bolivia. I provided legal support in all aspects of the Deputy Mayor's office affairs and managed all administrative processes related to the building department and constructions approvals.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public And Nonprofit Administration

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Alpha Honor Society Nonprofit Administration Honor Society

Master’S Degree, Corporate Law, Master In Corporate/ Business Law

Bachelor’S Degree, Law