Chicago, Illinois, United States
Globally minded strategist and relationship builder with proven success across nonprofit and corporate sectors. Skilled in driving executive strategy, business growth, and market expansion, I excel at transforming innovative ideas into thriving ventures, delivering high-end events, and inspiring people to join a cause or invest in a vision. Recognized for cultivating senior-level partnerships, securing fundraising, sponsorships, and high-impact grants, and forging global cross-sector alliances, I bring expertise in program modernization, public affairs strategy, and values-based leadership. A dynamic keynote speaker and trusted connector, I motivate action and build partnerships that drive sustainable growth and measurable social impact. Passionate about life, people, innovation, education, and service, I channel these values through active board memberships, serving as a mentor, leader, and advocate for organizations I believe in. Always learning, growing, and working to create meaningful impact. A Dreamer in Action & A God's Soldier!
INCONTACT GROUP is a boutique consulting firm specializing in business development, marketing, and strategic growth. We help organizations expand into new markets, overcome challenges, and build lasting partnerships that drive sustainable success. We bring world-class experts in each of our service areas across industries to develop and execute business development opportunities, and a marketing and communications strategy that drives our clients’ achieving success — setting a higher standard for future challenges. “RELATIONSHIPS ARE EVERYTHING” www.incontactgroup.com
As Director of Business Development, Strategy & Public Affairs and Board Member, I drove the mission of Bridging Talents and Opportunities (MIT) to create transformative opportunities for underserved, high-achieving STEAM students. I spearheaded the MIT-BTO Forum, a high-impact platform convening Nobel laureates, global business leaders, and rising STEAM innovators to promote cross-sector collaboration and equitable access. I architected and executed the Forum’s long-term strategic framework, led all facets of program design, fundraising, marketing, and stakeholder engagement, and cultivated partnerships with premier institutions including NASA, Harvard University, and the National Science Foundation. I founded and chaired a diverse advisory board of scientists, academics, and executives, increasing visibility and engagement by more than 60%. Additionally, I orchestrated donor cultivation efforts in philanthropic and corporate funding for scholarships and fellowships. By strengthening public affairs and external relations with policymakers, ambassadors, and philanthropic leaders, I amplified the Forum’s impact and advanced its mission of empowering underrepresented talent in STEAM fields.
Responsible for delivering high-impact initiatives at MCF Foundation established by Grammy-awarded singer Marc Anthony, demonstrating unwavering dedication to enhancing the quality of life for underprivileged children and communities in both the United States and Latin America. Proficient in strategic oversight, ensuring project alignment with stakeholder expectations. Expertise in leading logistics and managing successful events, coupled with a strong track record in budget management. Results-driven global project leader and grant manager with a proven track record of success: Led and managed 30 + projects spanning 16 countries, doubling the previous year's growth. Expanded operations into new countries, positively impacting over 10,000 children. Achieved a remarkable 70% increase in funding. Responsible for reporting program status and performance to the board of directors. Led 15+ events across Latin America. Forged strategic partnerships with prestigious institutions facilitating scholarship initiatives. Established and nurtured crucial relationships, fostering connections with beneficiaries, donors, and valuable partnerships continent-wide. Developed and implemented best practices and strategies for programs within the Project Department, driving organizational excellence. Guest Speaker at MIT.
Responsible for developing, managing, and implementing marketing initiatives, communication programs, and business development projects that enhanced the company´s global marketplace position and executing multiple tasks relative to the planning and implementation. Developed and executed a strategic marketing plan for SPR. Increased services revenues. Managing corporate marketing campaigns for clients such as 3M, NTT Data, Abbott, Procolombia, Revista Dinero, and CAF - Development Bank of Latin America; in alliance with Incontact Group.
Responsible of creating the structure and raising funds for the organization. Developed the Business plan, budget, goals, strategies, business opportunities, partnerships, and all fundraising marketing campaigns and activities to promote the organization, the candidate, and all educational programs. Developed and implemented prospect and donor engagement strategies, including identification, solicitation, and stewardship. Hired, trained, and managed national and international fundraising teams and volunteers. Built and managed a fundraising portfolio with high-net-worth individuals and corporations. Researched and engaged prospective donor corporations and individuals to raise funds, gifts, and other material donations. Maintained donation history records and reported fundraising progress data to stakeholders. FUNDACION CONFIANZA COLOMBIA A non-profit organization focused on supporting political campaigns and leadership programs. Endorsed by the Hon. Francisco Santos, former Vice President of Colombia (2002-2010) and former Colombian Ambassador to the United States (2018- Jul 2021).