 Develop, implement, and evaluate university-wide diversity initiatives and policies to support the university’s Diversity Strategic Plan.  Coordinate national, state and local events that create opportunities for dialogue and share best practices for diversity and inclusion and sustainable excellence including: National Diversity Conference, and system-wide diversity signature programs like the Inclusive Excellence Luncheon.  Develop and deliver educational… Show more  Develop, implement, and evaluate university-wide diversity initiatives and policies to support the university’s Diversity Strategic Plan.  Coordinate national, state and local events that create opportunities for dialogue and share best practices for diversity and inclusion and sustainable excellence including: National Diversity Conference, and system-wide diversity signature programs like the Inclusive Excellence Luncheon.  Develop and deliver educational programs that empower faculty, staff and students to embrace and manage diversity.  Support system-wide presidential advisory councils and committees aligning their initiatives with university objectives and community and workforce demands.  Serve as the President’s liaison for the USF Latin Community Advisory Committee, an external group of professionals and community leaders who provide guidance to the USF President.  Oversee ADA coordinator position and DIEO’s duties, responsibilities and activities associated with advocacy and support for individuals with disabilities.  Oversee the community-building Latino Scholarship program, now in its 29th year, which provides scholarships and mentorship to talented first-generation Latino students with financial-need; establishes partnerships between the university and the corporate community; and fosters relations with 500+ alumni. Created the USF Undocumented Scholarship to benefit students who are undocumented now in its 7th year.  Serve on the Tampa Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Council focused on showcasing the economic impact of Latinos in our city and nation and create education access and scholarship opportunities for Tampa Bay students. Show less

 Built and maintained a portfolio of over 300 community donors. Managed all donor-relations communication. Attracted mainstream, national and international corporations, foundations and businesses using a combination of relationship building strategies.  Engaged community donors, university and students through annual events and programs. Matched the university’s initiatives to community donors’ priorities and organizational needs.  Stewarded corporate… Show more  Built and maintained a portfolio of over 300 community donors. Managed all donor-relations communication. Attracted mainstream, national and international corporations, foundations and businesses using a combination of relationship building strategies.  Engaged community donors, university and students through annual events and programs. Matched the university’s initiatives to community donors’ priorities and organizational needs.  Stewarded corporate and community donors and prospects at USF and Tampa Bay events.  Secured a historic $4 million gift from the Helios Education Foundation and raised over $245,000 annually in scholarships and event sponsorships. Managed and stewarded endowments totaling over $1.5 million. Attracted new partnerships with local television, radio and print media which resulted in increased coverage and greater community awareness and engagement. Created biannual newsletter to share with corporate donors, organizations and prospects.  Matched corporate and community donors’ scholarship criteria with scholarship recipients students and paired donors and students based on their professional background and area of study.  Administered and awarded over $700,000 in private scholarships to more than 300 low-income, first- generation in college students. Oversaw students’ progress and authorized renewals. Provided student academic advising referrals. Built alumni relationships.  Created and launched USF’s first Spanish admissions, financial aid and scholarships website.  Served as ex officio member of the Presidential Latin Community Advisory Committee.  Served as expert in the community on Latino issues and higher education. Show less