At RÍA Collaboratories, we're dedicated to fostering positive change through collaboration and community empowerment. With over two decades of experience in community development, philanthropy, and nonprofit management, Jovanni is a passionate advocate for resilient communities.Our mission is to equip, resource, and empower communities, organizations, and businesses to address their most pressing challenges, together. We firmly believe that collaboration is the key to driving innovation… Show more At RÍA Collaboratories, we're dedicated to fostering positive change through collaboration and community empowerment. With over two decades of experience in community development, philanthropy, and nonprofit management, Jovanni is a passionate advocate for resilient communities.Our mission is to equip, resource, and empower communities, organizations, and businesses to address their most pressing challenges, together. We firmly believe that collaboration is the key to driving innovation and building resilient communities that can adapt to adversity and thrive in challenging times.Over the past five years, Jovanni has been at the forefront of major disaster recovery efforts, transforming adversity into opportunities for growth and innovation. We've traveled across the nation, working with coalitions, associations, businesses, and nonprofits to unlock the collaborative mindset and inspire positive change.Join us on this journey of collaboration, where we turn concepts into concrete results and create a culture of cooperation. Let's work together to build a brighter, more resilient future.Explore the power of collaboration with RÍA Collaboratories and join our community of change-makers. 🚀 Show less

The Collaborative Commons is a network of trainers, facilitators and consultants whose mission at is to empower individuals, teams, organizations, and communities to thrive in the face of challenges by fostering a culture of transformative collaboration. Through innovative training, strategic facilitation, and community-focused initiatives, we aim to build resilience and inspire intentional growth, creating a ripple effect of positive change in a connected and evolving… Show more The Collaborative Commons is a network of trainers, facilitators and consultants whose mission at is to empower individuals, teams, organizations, and communities to thrive in the face of challenges by fostering a culture of transformative collaboration. Through innovative training, strategic facilitation, and community-focused initiatives, we aim to build resilience and inspire intentional growth, creating a ripple effect of positive change in a connected and evolving world.Jovanni' focus is working with cross-sector communities to build the capacity for resilience. Particularly in the face of increasing disasters throughout Northern California, Jovanni pulls from his experience to bring communities together to meet the challenges with stronger relational and effective methods. Show less

Jovanni led the grant making portfolio for disaster recovery in the wake of multiple disasters in Northern California: the 2018 Camp Fire, 2020 North Complex Fire, 2021 Dixie Fire, COVID-19 response and drought programs. The Camp Fire in Butte County became the most destructive and deadliest US wildfire in a century. Jovanni’s role is to coordinate with national, state and regional agencies and community organizations to quickly and effectively address the challenges in the aftermath of the… Show more Jovanni led the grant making portfolio for disaster recovery in the wake of multiple disasters in Northern California: the 2018 Camp Fire, 2020 North Complex Fire, 2021 Dixie Fire, COVID-19 response and drought programs. The Camp Fire in Butte County became the most destructive and deadliest US wildfire in a century. Jovanni’s role is to coordinate with national, state and regional agencies and community organizations to quickly and effectively address the challenges in the aftermath of the fire, ensuring that resources are directly serving those displaced by the fire with long-term impact on regional recovery. During his tenure, over $65m in grants were awarded for emergency response and long-term recovery initiatives. In addition to the grant making portfolio, Jovanni led the launch of 2 successful community-wide initiatives. Thrive is the region’s collaborative of mental health leaders to address the collective impact of trauma. Lead builds the capacity of leaders to lead through disaster through practices and skills of self-awareness and collaboration. Show less

Riasa is a consulting relationship that people who run organizations, projects and movements turn to when they are faced with the unexpected, the complex, the unknown and the ambiguous. It is often helpful to engage an outside companion who can help navigate the types of conversations communities need to engage in to find the best solutions to complex issues.We believe that our community can solve problems, drive change, and make lasting impact with the right kind of people and… Show more Riasa is a consulting relationship that people who run organizations, projects and movements turn to when they are faced with the unexpected, the complex, the unknown and the ambiguous. It is often helpful to engage an outside companion who can help navigate the types of conversations communities need to engage in to find the best solutions to complex issues.We believe that our community can solve problems, drive change, and make lasting impact with the right kind of people and strategies to move initiatives forward. We go there with you. Show less

Common Mango Media is a communications consulting firm focused on maximizing marketing impact through design strategies online and beyond. Responsibilities include:Communication Strategy- Initiated and supervised web development projects from the start of client interest to the end of technical implementation and delivery- Initiated and maintained client relationships and negotiate client contracts- Created and led multinational technical teams in web development and… Show more Common Mango Media is a communications consulting firm focused on maximizing marketing impact through design strategies online and beyond. Responsibilities include:Communication Strategy- Initiated and supervised web development projects from the start of client interest to the end of technical implementation and delivery- Initiated and maintained client relationships and negotiate client contracts- Created and led multinational technical teams in web development and marketing implementation- Formulated and implemented strategy with clients on messaging needs Show less

EVERYBODY, Health Body (EBHB) is a 501(c)(3) organization formed to facilitate collaborative partnerships, create leadership, drive vision and organize resources for the promotion, acquisition and development of comprehensive sports facilities in Butte County.

North Valley Community Foundation is a hub for philanthropy and social venture. We provide community leadership by identifying emerging challenges in our region. We address those challenges by bringing together diverse groups of problem-solvers, mobilizing resources, and equipping leaders to strengthen the common good.Jovanni joined NVCF with over 15 years experience in leadership development, learning strategies and group facilitation. Jovanni’s primary role is organizing efforts… Show more North Valley Community Foundation is a hub for philanthropy and social venture. We provide community leadership by identifying emerging challenges in our region. We address those challenges by bringing together diverse groups of problem-solvers, mobilizing resources, and equipping leaders to strengthen the common good.Jovanni joined NVCF with over 15 years experience in leadership development, learning strategies and group facilitation. Jovanni’s primary role is organizing efforts around community development and engagement, helping community leaders take their ideas and put them into strategic action. Responsibilities include:Program Management- Initiated and facilitated multiple high-level community development programs in collaboration with local agencies and organizations- Designed and managed grant programs from developing client proposals, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), writing press releases, recruiting participants, reviewing grant reports, and facilitating selection committee decisionsLearning & Instructional Design- Designed and implemented training workshops for professional growth for group or individual training environments with multiple trainers and facilitators- Developed learning experiences through creative design and content with digital and print media, in-person training modules and one-on-one coaching- Designed and managed marketing strategies for organizational and professional developmentRelationship Management- Identified and pursued client relationships with businesses, individuals and families interested in partnering with NVCF for their philanthropic pursuits- Provided philanthropic support to individuals, businesses and families through the development of Donor-Advised Funds, Designated Funds, Scholarship Funds, Memorial Funds and Foundation Services- Worked with community leaders to identify and address complex community challenges by building trust, facilitating difficult discussions and finding common ground Show less

The purpose of the Chico Stewardship Network is to facilitate community stewardship as the means to achieve a prosperous community, fostering active citizen engagement in the People, Place, and Economy of our region. Community leadership- Developed overall strategy for civic engagement throughout the city with focused impact on education, public safety, and economic development- Managed program development of a successful reading program in partnership with the Chico Unified… Show more The purpose of the Chico Stewardship Network is to facilitate community stewardship as the means to achieve a prosperous community, fostering active citizen engagement in the People, Place, and Economy of our region. Community leadership- Developed overall strategy for civic engagement throughout the city with focused impact on education, public safety, and economic development- Managed program development of a successful reading program in partnership with the Chico Unified School District in four elementary schools of 200 students and 150 volunteers annually- Created community partnerships to address city-wide challenges with agencies and institutions such as the local school districts, city government, police department, fire department, social service providers- Worked with a wide spectrum of stakeholders to address complex issues that required collaboration and multiple-sector buy-in for high-level adoption and implementation- Organized and implemented large projects that require multiple layers of group and individual participation with varying degrees of technical skills Show less

Executive Leadership- Managed a team of over 100 staff, volunteers and interns supporting members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives working to foster collaborative relationships and reconciliation among national and international leaders- Formulated strategy and implementation of vision and goals- Designed and facilitated weekly team meetings, breaking down strategic vision into initiatives and tasks- Created and managed annual budgets, under the agreement and… Show more Executive Leadership- Managed a team of over 100 staff, volunteers and interns supporting members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives working to foster collaborative relationships and reconciliation among national and international leaders- Formulated strategy and implementation of vision and goals- Designed and facilitated weekly team meetings, breaking down strategic vision into initiatives and tasks- Created and managed annual budgets, under the agreement and approval of the Board of Directors- Coordinated and managed donor correspondence and reportsLeadership Development- Developed and implemented a leadership development internship program for over 100 interns annually for international and national youth- Coordinated and hosted weekly guest speakers from political and business leadership spheres- Supervised and coached over 100 young men over five yearsLatin American Affairs- Served as an organizational consultant to international development organizations in 11 Latin American countries- Built cross-national teams of business, political, and community leaders to address international development concerns- Created and implemented small to large budgets for organizations including complex cross-currency conversions- Lived in Guatemala as the on-site consultant for the Westmont Bethel Medical Association, a Guatemalan-run organization- Chief liaison for cross-cultural communication with key financial stakeholders- Hosted donor trips to key development regions- Organized and facilitated meeting with indigenous leaders of small villages to assess economic opportunities and social needs- Experienced in working with teams of international contractors to implement project objectives in construction and technology- Organized medical clinics to address regional health issues Show less