Paz Magat Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Senior Director and Facilitator for a cross-ideological, cross-disciplinary network and convening space through which civic leaders and influencers debate, envision, and realize a brighter future for American democracy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Senior leadership role to create and direct the Halifax Peace With Women Fellowship for senior military leaders from NATO and NATO-partner countries• In 6 months, designed and implemented a curriculum in consultation with high-ranking military officials, experts in traditional security, civil society, academia, the media, and others. Program success resulted in the emergence of funding opportunities and new interest across sectors.• Established Theory of Change and Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, and Learning standards for program• Wrote one of eight white papers for the 2018 Halifax International Security Forum• Program application increase of 371% in first four years• Responsibilities included -- Curriculum development -- Logistics and planning for month-long executive tour in the United States and Canada -- Annual program budget development and management -- Manage Program Officer work plan and professional development -- Oversee cybersecurity and IT infrastructure for entire organization -- Contribute to organizational development to promote growth, efficiency, and impact

Washington, Dc

Administrative, analysis/advising, business and organizational development, event management, facilitation, fundraising, grant writing and management, project/program development and implementation, research and writing, Secretary to the Board, strategic planning, workshops and trainings. Consistent history of client retention.• Program Design and Implementation Soccer tournament aimed at breaking cycles of gang violence resulting in reduced gang turf protections; Coalition-building for local actors to leverage fundraising and capacity-building efforts across Cite Soleil (Haiti) Workshop series and play-based activities aimed at improving relationship between Namibian villages and community police, resulting in local government sponsoring annual activities Strategic plan and curriculum development for youth sports camp aimed at addressing gender-based violence and challenging stereotypes. Designed monitoring and evaluation process and analysis to leverage Namibian Ministry of Sport to fund annual event and integrate additional communities.• International Education Management Graduate level course instructor on non-profit project management for 21 students from 13 countries. Online curriculum followed by experiential learning module and capstone project during residential program in Rwanda. Directed 10-week service leadership program for teenagers in Costa Rica (175 students) and Thailand (80 students), including management of up to seven international staff Developed new service leadership program for teenagers in the Philippines to launch in 2018, including partnership development, budget design, curriculum framework• Training and Facilitation Conflict Management Skills for United Nations and African Union peacekeepers. Experiential curriculum contextualized for learners as well as for conflict zone of deployment. Training conducted in Cameroon, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda to over 200 soldiers Orientation for MIT Sloan School of Management

• Design and implement operational strategy in support of temporary call center for natural disaster survivors• Manage a team of 7 Supervisors who are responsible for the performance of approximately 140 agents• Mentor and coach staff using metrics-based quality control mechanisms• Provide on-site support of staff with complex survivor cases• Manage staff credentials, resolve access and technical issues, ensure contract compliance

Kingston, Rhode Island

• Managed 2012 National Sportsmanship Day (international engagement with over 1,000 schools)• Managed 2013, 2015 New England Basketball Hall-of-Fame Induction Ceremonies (3,000 guests)• Managed Alumni Association (over 20,000 participants from programs since 1993)• Developed overall strategic plan and oversaw all operations and content for 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games and World Youth Peace Summit• Recruited, hired, and trained permanent and seasonal staff as well as lead professional development of staff• Spearheaded rebranding to energize image of the Institute using publications, social media, and web content• Supported Development staff with fundraising including donor research and proposal writing• Represented Institute at events around the country in role as Deputy Director and alumna of programs • Managed day-to-day operations: file/database management systems, IT architecture/maintenance, building maintenance, general bookkeeping• Redesigned architecture of information systems, saving organization a minimum of $50,000 annually

Arlington, Va

• Management of language translation, interpretation and desktop publishing projects• Complete oversight of projects from initial review to delivery of products under strict deadlines• Range of client industries included armed forces, federal/local government, health care, legal, medical, and non-profit• Required cross-cultural communication in daily interaction with linguists in the US and abroad• Worked with sales department to promote high quality of deliverables, client satisfaction and revenue• Completed over 2,500 projects ($1M+ in billable projects)

Washington, Dc

• Established centralized department to streamline university operations, ensure compliance with immigration, insurance, finance, liability. Included multi-year review of all programs including budget analysis and future recommendations• Designed and managed logistic and administrative details to prepare students for study in partnership with foreign institutions, including development of content and facilitation of orientations and debriefing workshops to support student’s academic performance and emotional well-being• Unrelated to duties, volunteered to create online freshman registration platform, initially saving department $60k

Boston, Ma

• Managed four-person team running study abroad programs, including grant programs awarded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs• Earned fast-track promotion from entry-level to managerial position in under two years• Marketed grant program in 15 US states resulting in 100% increase in application return over 2 years• Responsible for management of six international programs including travel, liability, immigration, and logistics for 300+ students annually and $1M in government funding and $250k in other funding• Duties performed bilingually and included extensive grant writing, event planning/management, international travel, curriculum development, public speaking, and training of students and staff.

Bachelor'S Degree In Spanish, (Spanish, Athletic Training)

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Pi Honor Society // 1998 Athletic Department Director's Cup Award (First non-Varsity athlete to be.

Master'S Degree, Applied Social Change And Peacebuilding

Included field work for four months in each of the following countries: Haiti, India, Kenya, and United States // Elected class.

Spanish Anthropology And Literature

Two years course work

Spanish