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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Manages $13M+ portfolio supporting approximately 50 local nonprofit organizations through grantmaking, resource allocation, technical assistance, peer learning, convenings, and training opportunities.
• Leads diverse and cross-functional teams through coordinated and competing project plans. Supervises one direct report.
• Leads re-granting and subcontracting initiatives in partnership with public and quasi-public agencies in Los Angeles County. Works closely with funders and nonprofit organizations to align program strategies and.
• Co-designs programs that center community-driven solutions and support organizational health through capacity building, collaborative learning, and equity-focused results.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Under the Policy & Strategic Initiatives Unit of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) division, contributed to the development, launch, and implementation of substance use disorder workforce development.
• Served as contract liaison and provided technical assistance to support program activities. Led coordination, development, and redesign of program website and online job board database.
• Reviewed and made recommendations on policy drafts. Analyzed and tracked new behavioral health policies and regulations to understand the projected impact in SAPC’s goals and priorities.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Optimized all programs, projects, and initiatives for improved outcomes and efficiencies. Co-designed new programs and initiatives and ensured effective implementation and continuous refinement. Supervised two direct.
• Managed $3M national grant portfolio of 28 grantees, rural and urban. Delivered operational oversight for entire grant cycle, including applications, reviews, due diligence, awards, administration, evaluation, grantee.
• Created and refined program workflows and communications (e.g., grant guidelines, reporting, FAQs, applications, eligibility criteria, agreements, surveys, and technical support).
• Planned and executed annual grantee convenings (in-person and virtual), including event logistics, venue selection, catering, guest speakers, social activities, content development, and facilitation.
• Led the development, implementation, and maintenance of Salesforce-based grants management system integrated with a grantee portal.
• Improved data collection by working with consultants to redesign questions and methodology. Recruited, trained, and managed seasonal field research teams located at 7 venues nationwide.

Los Angeles

• Operationalized Foundation’s grantmaking strategy (including funding and technical support). Managed/administered all aspects of program operations. Supervised 1-2 direct reports.
• Developed internal processes to support program operations and growth. Created grant guidelines and performance reports in accordance with funding priorities. Implemented SOPs for funding disbursements and deliverables.
• Performed due diligence on all grant applications. Developed processes for annual grant review panel, making funding recommendations for proposals with strong capacity and mission-alignment.
• Conducted grantee site visits and represented Foundation at events and conferences across the country.

Los Angeles

Summer fellowship project benchmarking $40M+ in expenditures through comprehensive financial analysis. Identified contractual discrepancies and noted measures to reduce bottlenecks and human error, while improving vendor management practices. Presented recommendations to LAUSD Chief Operating Officer and Director of Food Services.

Huntington Park, CA

• Oversaw $2M program with 50 employees, 100 volunteers, and 1K+ clients, which included meal production and distribution to homebound and active seniors, as well as summer food service programs for school-aged children..
• Refined program operations to reduce staff turnover, increase accountability, and establish measures of performance and quality control. Implemented cost control strategies through standardized operating procedures.
• Managed federal, state, local, and private grant contracts ensuring compliance and accountability. Turned around failing program service within one year; thus awarded for excellence the following four.
• Raised over $965K for program extensions, equipment upgrades, and process improvement through successful grant proposals. Expanded services by 25% through multicultural offerings and effective community partnerships.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Supervised production of approximately 1500 meals per day, along with deliveries to 12 congregate sites and 16 home delivery routes.
• Established control methods in procurement, inventory management and record keeping.
• Reduced operational expenses and improved budget forecasting through routine maintenance program for equipment, facility, and vehicles.
• Managed staff of 10; created and implemented personnel policies and procedures.

Master Of Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Fellow, Consortium for Graduate Study in Management; Fellow, Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab; Fellow, Forte.

Bachelor Of Arts, American Studies

Activities and Societies: Highly involved in dance and theater productions; administrative volunteer work with Santa Cruz AIDS.

Associate Of Arts, Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Studied Abroad, Spring- Paris, France; Dance and Theater