Miami, Florida, United States
An experienced leader with proven results in staff development, fundraising, program management, and strategy development and deployment, Dr. Velasco focuses on talent pipeline development, leading executive teams to exceed organizational goals through strategic planning and distributive leadership. Specialties: operations, education development, strategy development and deployment, social change, fundraising, volunteer coordination, project management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, education consulting, growth strategy
Jacksonville University (2023) Designed mentorship training for LGBTQIA Mentors Program Nonprofit Center of NE Florida (2020 - 2022) - Faculty, Emerging LGBTQIA+ Nonprofit Leaders and Board Leadership Fellowship NewSchools Venture Fund (2021) - Support selection of Teacher Diversity Fund Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative (July 2020) - Provided ongoing consulting support to developing an internal DEI mission and vision statement Jacksonville Public Education Fund (July-Aug 2020) - Supported the Principals' Summer Academy Urban Schools Human Capital Academy (November 2018) - Trained 80+ senior education HR professionals on "Diversifying the teacher pipeline: Attracting and Retaining Teachers of Color." Catalyst:Ed (January 2018) - Supported selection of diversity, equity and inclusion consultants seeking to join the DEI-Expert Hub, a platform that informs and connects education leaders with experts in the field. Latinos for Education (Jan - June 2017) - Designed capacity-building fellowship program for young education professionals - Created human capital selection and evaluation methodologies Carmona Law (July - August 2015 and September - December 2017) - Advised on firm’s organizational restructuring and strategic planning Tecnologico de Monterrey (April - June 2014) - Supported the Equality Committee in identifying a theory of change informed by other similar higher education institutions' policies on gender equity Eduventures (Jan - May 2012) - Conducted online inquiries for the Research, Consulting & Marketing groups - Assisted in the coordination and development of new business and marketing programs - Supported analysts in the writing of education industry reports Executive Office of Education of the State of Massachusetts (Sep. - Dec. 2011) - Drafted policy memos and opinions for Education Secretary Reville - Participated in policy briefings and on-sight meetings with stakeholders - Advised Secretary Reville in creation of monitoring and evaluation tools
The NextGen Fellowship is a 12 month leadership development program that aims to identify and develop a diverse group of exceptional emerging senior leaders with the potential to strengthen and shape the future of the educational excellence and equity movement.
School Turnaround Leadership Program