In September 2022 Priscila was a featured presenter at the Congressman Jim McGovern “Food is Medicine Roundtable: regional hearing of The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, & Health” with US Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra presenting on the Hospital-funded Population Health project in North Central Massachusetts that she innovated sponsored by UMASS Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital. [1] [2][1] VIDEO “Highlight Moments: 'Food as Medicine Roundtable' with Host Congressman Jim McGovern” on YouTube https://youtu.be/ITXIYxo35Ow[2] Publication in the Newspaper of Hospital sponsored Fundshttp://tinyurl.com/yc623sr7

Business Fellowship sponsored by the City Of Worcester, Worcester Idea Lab, & Worcester State University Entrepreneurship Program.

Multilingual Public Speaker, Educator, Program Developer, Inventor, & CoachSproutChange, Inc. ™️ (@mysproutchange) offers a full circle solution promoting food security and climate action, servicing the needs of the individual, community, and our shared ecosystem. In fact, our slogan is "helping you sprout change using food as medicine, natural remedies, and herbs!"™ Learn more at www.mysproutchange.com/about!WHAT SPROUTCHANGE, INC. CAN DO FOR YOUCreate tailored solutions in health, wellness, diet, and lifestyle to naturally reverse illnesses, extend your life expectancy, and improve quality of life. Facilitate "Food as Medicine + Natural Remedies" seminars/conferences where we provide educational workshops to groups to empower individuals in their respective healing journeys. Teach community-based No-Dig Garden workshops (food security, climate action via carbon farming), plant-based cooking lessons, and natural remedies.CONTACT US AT www.mysproutchange.com@MySproutChange on Instagramwww.Facebook.com/MySproutChangewww.MySproutChange.com#SproutChange 🌱 using food as medicine, natural remedies, & herbs!™️NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE The information provided in media outlets, while campaigning, at workshops, or during one-on-one consultations are for general information only, and are not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Wellness and Sustainable Gardening 3-year multicultural, multilingual, and multigenerational grant project in the amount of $191,490 with 8 team members, 4 educators, 5 collaborating organizations, to improve the population health outcomes in North Central Massachusetts funded by UMASS Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital. Wellness workshops cover sprouting, food as medicine, natural remedies, and herbs for Mental Health, Healthy Aging, Healthy Blood Sugar, Heart & Lung Health, etc. Sustainable Gardening workshops cover regenerative agriculture, soil health, companion planting, grassroots advocacy, climate action, natural pest solutions, garden-to-table, etc.

Independent private English tutor, resume developer, and mentor. Offered individualized and tailored lessons to professionals, adults, and students on basic American English, "American" resume development, and job-search mentoring. Duties included: editing, grammatical clarifications, document translations, CV translations, etc in the English language for professionals and students. Current Affiliations: the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo in Barahona, Dominican Republic (“UASD - Barahona Campus”), Mount Wachusett Community College, Worcester State University, College of the Holy Cross, & Upwardly Global.

Completed Worcester Polytechnic Institute/Massachusetts Institute of Technology I-Corps Program for STEM Entrepreneurs then was awarded fellowship in the WPI Business School Business Development Lab. Sponsored twice.

Regional National Science Foundation (NSF) Intensive I-Corps incubator for STEM Innovators & Inventors run by both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) & Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) funded by the National Science Foundation.

Board of Director - NOFA/Mass (Northeast Organic Farming Association)

In 2008 I started Bringing-People-Together in order to build an organic network of individuals who could be of resource to one another in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. I use an avante-garde approach to socially-resourceful networking, where the integral theme is to 'bring people together.' Events may also be catered with a re-constructed small plates menu, merging ethnic and traditional foods that are substituted with all wholesome ingredients. All recipes are my own inventions that are mindful to the environment, sustainable, organic and culturally/dietary sensitive, including Pareve, Hallal, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw.

2018 to Present: Legislative Drafting Committee Member & Alternate State Committee Member. Previously Convention Planning Committee Member & Social Media Admin. Member of the Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts since 2016.

Member of the Health & Wellness platform. Previously coordinator of Annual Meeting Events Planning Committee and Social Media Administrator. Additional responsibilities have included keynote speaker scouting, facilitating workshops, outreach, advocacy, and networking. Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC) is dedicated to eradicating the racial inequities among women of color created by structural, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized racism. MAWOCC addresses racial inequities through authentic inclusion in the areas of politics, education, economic development, criminal justice as well as health and wellness.

All natural, artisanal, uniquely innovative Ayurvedic skincare line. Debuting soon at an organic, sustainable ethical shop -- the bronzing + exfoliating, skin tone evening, anti-aging, and firming coffee scrub! Smells so awakening for luminously soft skin! Made with "lattes" <3 !!!Twitter @Pretty_Pri_PriInstagram/IG @Pretty_Pri_Pri_Skincare

Home senate district leader tasked with executing grassroots advocacy initiatives on behalf of Health Care for All (HCFA) including lobbying to pass the No-Copay Bill. The Leadership Team brought our collective resources and personal experiences relating to problems of healthcare cost and quality (medical, dental, and behavioral health) to advance the mission of HCFA, to build consumer capacity to affect policy in the healthcare debate, and to strengthen the power of consumers as decision-makers in healthcare. We supported the creation of an integrated, consumer-centered health care system. We educated, advocated, and built relationships with all stakeholders._______________________So exciting!!! Fresh off the 2/12/15 press!!! Thank you MA Senate, thank you Senator Jamie Eldridge for your kind tweet, and thank you Worcester Telegram!!! :) GO MASSACHUSETTS!!! GO HEALTH CARE FOR ALL!!! https://lnkd.in/dded3ss Http:// https://lnkd.in/dnCDS2f

Strategy, event planning, capacity building, talent scouting."The Future of Hispanics & Healthcare"June 16, 2015 in Washington, DC"Latino Life Science Executives and Entrepreneurs: Careers, Capital, and Community"June 24, 2013 in Boston, MAThe National Hispanic Life Sciences Society (NHLSS)NHLSS symposium connects leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare executives, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, scientists, technologists, and academics.  It creates a collaborative setting for discussion and exchange ideas regarding career development, building businesses, and serving the community.  We are the world’s preeminent annual conference focused specifically on mutually beneficial collaborations between the life sciences industry and the Hispanic/Latino community in the U.S. and globally.

Strategy, event planning, capacity building, talent scouting."Emerging Markets in Life Sciences Symposium: The Power of Partnerships"July 24, 2014 in New York, NYThe Center for Healthcare Innovation (CHI)CHI is a non-profit research center committed to excellence and innovation in the global life sciences industries, primarily the biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical sectors. We aim to be the world’s #1 source of rigorous, objective thought- leadership and innovative solutions for the international life science ecosystem.

Project DescriptionThe Member will be serving in two (2) pilot programs. The 2 programs are Medical Legal Partnership and HomeCorps. With the Medical Legal Partnership initiative the focus will be on Disability and MassHealth cases. With HomeCorps the focus will be on Foreclosure and Eviction cases. Both pilot programs may overarch other areas of law such as Immigration, Education, Family, and Elder.Service Description The Legal Assistance for Self-Sufficiency Program will place 28 AmeriCorps members with an interest in public service law in participating legal services organizations throughout Massachusetts. Members will serve under professional supervision in providing legal assistance to low-income people in civil (non-criminal) matters. Members will be exposed to a wide range of legal assistance activities beginning with initial client contact and eligibility determinations, to case development, negotiation, hearing and appeal. The following civil law areas are commonly practiced in participating legal services organizations:* Housing * Domestic Relations/Domestic Violence * Education * Income Maintenance and Health Benefits * Legal Problems of Elders * Immigration * Community Group Representation AmeriCorps members will also conduct legal education and outreach activities, as well as developing volunteer resources for their legal service organization. Members will have defined responsibilities for completing training, conducting case activities, and fostering volunteerism. SponsorshipThe Legal Assistance for Self-Sufficiency Program is a project of South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc., a private non-profit law firm providing legal assistance in civil matters at no charge to eligible low-income clients. The Program is funded through the Corporation for National and Community Service, and administered through the Massachusetts Service Alliance.

Temporary assignment assisting the team of Benefits & Compensations with year-end responsibilities for over 60 brands. Projects included various mailings, sensitive correspondence, proof-reading and editing, archiving employee records, and executive administrative support.A world leader in luxury, LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton possesses a unique portfolio of over 60 prestigious brands. The Group is active in five different sectors:►Wines & Spirits►Fashion & Leather Goods►Perfumes & Cosmetics►Watches & Jewelry►Selective retailing

Generalist role co-directing a State-wide Chamber of Commerce representing 28 diverse local Chambers with organizational development in management, operations, administration and all business communication at the City, State, and National level. Responsible for all event planning/logistics of Corporate Board launch with elected officials, Chamber leaders, and top executives. Lobbying in Albany, Washington, DC, as well as working closely with the United State Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.Responsible for the launch of the Chamber's Corporate Board event that I successfully planned, organized, and executed with a full house attendance of over 300 people that included corporate executives, elected officials, and Chamber leaders within a short deadline. Lead project designer for concept, graphics, design, and layout of special events material, as well as marketing and communications material. Traveled as a joint representative to city-wide, Albany, and Washington, DC events and Summits.

Hybrid role assisting Head of NYC office and team with direct administrative support, research, coordination, calendar management, travel and expense reports, policy revision, entrenet updates and revisions. Duties also included Office Management, Events Planning, Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing, and Human Resources assistance. Adjunct roles have included: USA Coordinator of the Global Conference in La Thuile, Italy; Originator/Coordinator of 1st Annual BTS Women's Forum; Originator/Collaborator of 1st Annual Operations & Support workshop session; Sole Organizer and Coordinator of Sony HQ "Essentials to Business Leadership" 2-days Deminar for leading HR Generalists of various industries including new venue for closing event, and Chair of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - Volunteer Sub-Committee. Accomplishments included minimizing significant cost and delays despite huge company growth in Italian Alps Global Conference planning and logistics for all USA employees, contractors, and consultants; first-time wait-list for an organized Deminar with full-house attendance that lead to major contracts and licensing (Sony alone was 366,000+ licenses not including the other companies); knowledge-based editing and revising of Global Conference PowerPoint presentation for CSR - Environment Sub-committee; instrumental in attaining pro bono expertise advice for office space allocation due to company growth and planning from personal network, scouting and negotiating with new prospective NYC-based venues for future Deminars below cost, solely spear-heading support of Corporate sponsorship for Upwardly Global, and co-organizing the company's most successful holiday toy drives.

Temporary assignment assisting the Global Head of Human Resources and her team on various projects including Spanish/English and English/Spanish contractual/legal translations for Colombian power plant acquisition, creating and populating spreadsheet for global employee development and training needs, assisting with international research on different countries' employment requirements, as well as updating and cross-referencing employee information and personnel files on their systems. Administrative support as needed.

Various projects including first African Baseball League to play in Cameroon (www.africanbaseball.com/home.htm).

Worked on social media projects for Womensphere's Emerging Leaders Summit in September 2009. Successfully used my own networks and affiliates to spread the word.

Temporary assignment to support the Managing Director of Global Clients in the United States & South America. Responsibilities included daily interaction with clients and guests in both Spanish and English, calendar management, meeting arrangements, correspondence, phone handling, travel arrangements, business expense reports, and other projects as needed.

Provided direct support to the Head of HR for the Americas, the HR Management team, and 50+ HR staff. Responsible for all NY and NJ Office Management: intranet revisions, orders/inventory control, cost-reduction initiatives, managing extensive archiving/filing projects, facilitating supplemental staff training, revising HR policies, travel and expense reports for 20+ senior staff, implementation of new expense reporting, comprehensive itineraries/agendas for all domestic/international travel, security logs, and office space allocation. Additional responsibilities: French/English translations, calendar management, memos/business letters, and database/operating system entries. Accomplishments: initiating and organizing 1st HR junior staff committee for planning, execution, and mentoring of TEAK summer high school internship program and originator of SGreen project. Created and led TEAK experiential learning, computer-based intro- workshop to Lotus Notes, business writing, email etiquette, and Microsoft Office Suite programs. Training culminated in the most successful TEAK internship experiences with full interaction to an amazing intern led SGreen project presentation. Organized team-building activities including socials, scavenger hunts, holiday bake-off, recycling drive, and solely spear-headed corporate events with and sponsorship for Upwardly Global. Assisted Communications with other corporate CSR initiatives.

Leadership & Learning Subcommittee*Facilitated and bridged connections between my professional/personal networks, Subcommittee, and AWN. Provided guidance on pitching oneself, exchanging business cards, and remaining optimistic in challenging times. Encouraged professional networking by maintaining my Subcommittee and AWN updated on current events, eg 85 Broads, French American Chamber of Commerce, French Institute Alliance Française, NYC.gov, Womensphere, Americans for Informed Democracy, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, One World NY, as well as Corporate Social Responsibility interest topics.

Provided direct administrative support, Spanish/English and French/English translations, performed marketing and purchase/sales job functions, as well as specific and general accounting for the: Regional General Manager of Energy & Mineral Resources Division (Business Development), General Manager of the Energy Project Department (Nuclear, Gas & Power), and General Manager of Corporate Planning’s Promotions Office.Additional responsibilities involved extensive research on energy and mineral resources, creating monthly reports on global nuclear-related topics, and assisting with agent sales of nuclear spare parts between Japanese customer(s) and American vendor(s). Specific accounting duties included managing accounts payable/receivable for 4 assets, 4 business liaisons, as well as their corresponding monthly/quarterly balance sheets, income statements, and merchandise ledgers. General accounting duties included personnel and departmental operating expenses/reimbursements for: subscriptions, service agreements, agent contracts, consultant fees, office supply stock, all business travel, meetings, conferences, seminars, and catering.

Pro Bono - Grassroots Anti-Human Trafficking Lobbyist with Equality Now in 2007 where I was instrumental in consolidating a database of all non-profits in New York State, assisting with lobbying/rally preparations, as well as organizing their mass media in an effort to pass the anti-trafficking law in New York, which became a law shortly after in June 2007.

Administrative duties included phone handling, data entry, typing, mailings, filing, letter writing, and computer usage for the offices of Alumni & Development. Assisted in the organization of Alumni special events: Homecoming Weekend, Alumni programs, luncheon and dinner parties.

Initiated, directed, and trained a Public Relations team for the WSU Visual & Performing Arts. Responsible for announcements, advertising of productions (on and off campus), mailings, and the fulfillment of all time-sensitive tasks. Entailed networking and maintaining contacts as well as small and large scale Press Releases.

“Jardins de Poppy” held at La Bastide Rose is a contemporary art exhibition hosted that summer by Nicole ("Poppy") Salinger and Pierre Salinger (Pierre was President John F. Kennedy’s and Lyndon B. Johnson’s Press Secretary). Duties included ticketing clients, handing out pamphlets, answering phones, opening and closing exhibition. Had opportunity to assist in kitchen prep-work under the direction of three-star Michelin Chef Philippe Ferellec. Fluency in French language was compulsory.

Assistant to ESL/IELI teachers in and out of classroom. Tutored students after class. Worked with students one-on-one with phonetics, basic grammar, and as a conversation partner.

Provided support in Shipping & Receiving stock, inventory, and floor plans at a small holistic health, food, and book store.

Secretarial duties including data entry and filing. Also tutored children in Reading & Writing at the adjacent Elementary school.