Ripa Saha, Mba Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

• Led the Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) Home Care Immersion Training Program, overseeing fiscal management, grant compliance, and HR functions to ensure seamless program execution.
• Managed a $5 million, two-year grant, ensuring all financial activities and program expenditures meet California Workforce Development Board guidelines.
• Directed the recruitment, onboarding, and development of home care providers, building strategies to support ongoing language and job skill development for non-English speaking candidates.
• Fostered partnerships with local community organizations and educational institutions to expand program offerings and support services.
• Conducted program evaluations, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven changes to enhance the program's effectiveness.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to design and execute strategic workforce recruitment and retention initiatives, ensuring program sustainability and success.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Created and managed a framework for tracking People Analytics and Engagement metrics, enhancing employee well-being and engagement.
• Built and refined data and analytics solutions; designed intuitive reports, graphs, and charts for informed decision-making.
• Evaluated and recommended strategies, programs, and policies, aligning the organization's business needs with a people-centric workforce strategy that centers on equity.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to achieve the Airport’s strategic goals, ensuring consistent reporting and diagnostic analyses of business issues.
• Utilized analytics to boost employee performance, nurturing a culture of continuous growth and learning at SFO.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Oversaw the annual budget development process, enhancing financial stability through meticulous monitoring and forecasting.
• Coordinated financial reporting and tracking, streamlining revenue projections and expenditure monitoring.
• Provided early warning indicators through budget and expenditure variance analyses, aiding in avoiding potential cost overruns.
• Offered technical support to a cohort of district-funded charter schools, facilitating their annual reimbursements and supporting leadership.
• Trained department leaders on financial policies and best practices, fostering a culture of financial responsibility.
• Ensured administrative oversight for state, federal, and local grants, liaising between cross-functional teams.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Designed new department website and refine system for organizing internal program documents
• Assisted in the creation and administration of competitive bid processes and contractual agreements
• Supported managers with budget development, resource planning, fiscal reporting, and research and evaluation
• Oversaw administrative operations of the office including purchasing, billing and inventory control, maintenance of space, and technical support
• Communicated needs and status updates with district staff, elected officials, and various stakeholders
• Managed relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, auditors, Board of Education, Community Advisory Committee, and Program Managers

San Francisco, California

• Established and executed fee structures for 14 BACR programs, optimizing business processes and revenue streams.
• Spearheaded the development of financial tracking and data management tools, facilitating precise revenue analysis and auditing.
• Collaborated with the internal technology team to design a new website platform, enhancing service delivery to over 1200 families.
• Played a key role in strategic planning, elevating outreach and communication efforts, and driving revenue generation.
• Forged partnerships with stakeholders to secure financial assistance resources for low-income and homeless families, demonstrating a commitment to community welfare.
• Streamlined fee collection processes and controls, supporting organizational development through improved operational strategies.

• Directed recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives, enhancing team preparedness and effectiveness.
• Mentored a team of 12 after-school instructors, fostering a nurturing and goal-oriented environment.
• Championed productivity and quality improvements, guiding staff in meeting and exceeding performance expectations.
• Managed budgetary and financial responsibilities for morning, after-school, and summer programs, ensuring financial health and sustainability.
• Cultivated partnerships with stakeholders to enhance program quality and student learning outcomes.

San Francisco, California

• Developed and led educational activities for elementary school children, fostering a love for learning.
• Engaged students in academic skill-building, enrichment, and physical activities, promoting holistic development.
• Assisted with administrative tasks, including student attendance and parent notifications, ensuring smooth program operations.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Assisted front desk staff with various administrative duties
• Supported prevention, outreach, and educational services at the clinic
• Attended to the needs of underserved, chronically-ill patients in a primary care setting

San Francisco Bay Area

• Researched key public health messages being disseminated by national health organizations
• Developed integrated messages to promote nutrition and physical activity among San Francisco residents, community health organizations, and health care providers
• Created reports and presentations to address chronic illnesses resulting from inadequate nutrition and physical activity

San Francisco Bay Area

• Offered administrative support: data entry, research, program evaluation
• Led physical and recreation activities elementary school students
• Co-facilitated a weekly literacy-based nutrition class for teenagers

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Health Education

• Summa Cum Laude • Health Education Departmental Honoree • Recipient of Presidential Scholarship

Masters, Business Adminstration

• Recipient of Hothem Esposito Scholarship • Lifetime Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Highest International Honor for Business Students •.