Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
In one word: 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 As a relentless advocate for social impact, I’m driven by the belief that business can be a powerful force for good when innovation and purpose come together. I have over 6 years of experience in the social impact space—from serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer, to leading business development at a social entrepreneurship firm in the Dominican Republic, to addressing crisis, recovery, and health equity initiatives on the Maryland Department of Health’s Covid-19 Task Force, and most recently, advancing financial literacy and access to education through 529 Education Savings investments at The Vanguard Group. My career trajectory has been diverse by design, allowing me to work across sectors and engage with an array of stakeholders to drive meaningful, high-impact solutions—proving that creating positive social change also drives sustainable business growth. My journey began in international development, where I learned the value of building relationships and engaging stakeholders at all levels—from grassroots community organizers to executives and government leaders. I developed the ability to tailor my communication to different audiences with empathy and cross-cultural sensitivity. These experiences helped me recognize that, in order to maximize the impact of social initiatives, I needed to better understand how technology, business, and private sector engagement could serve as catalysts for global growth. Now, equipped with an MBA from Simon Business School, I bring a uniquely innovative perspective that blends both quantitative and qualitative skills. I’m eager to contribute to organizations that are committed to bridging the gap between social impact and business objectives, ensuring that purpose and profit work together to create sustainable solutions.
• Evaluated the organizational infrastructure of the Personal Investor Division to identify intersectionality between project objectives and facilitate integration points across 7 subdivisions. • Developed an Objective Alignment Index to improve opportunity identification, guide engagement, and streamline the drafting of proposals. • Conducted thorough research and cross-divisional meetings to pinpoint disparities in client expectations, Personal Advisor Services (PAS) capacity, and Education Savings Team objectives. Leveraged these insights to redefine the project statement, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the integration proposal. • Developed integration strategy roadmap targeting existing PAS client segments via 5 penetration points, capitalizing on multiple integration opportunities, an enhanced client experience, and digital capacity over a client lifecycle.
Covid-19 Response and Recovery Task Force Chief of Staff │Surge Operations Center Project Manager for Operations Leadership│Recovery Operations •Guided strategic demobilization of Surge Operations Center and cessation of 26 fixed testing sites within a two-week timeline; facilitated operational transition integrating performance analysis metrics ensuring adaptability, preparedness, and crisis resiliency. •Led $16M+ critical cost recovery project for state vendors and spearheaded organizational strategy initiative to streamline financial workflows across agency units and active task force respondents enhancing efficiency in reimbursement request processing. •Counseled Assistant Secretary of Health & Chief Medical Officer on key developments for public-private partnership preservation, resource allocations, and project tracking for 15 statewide Recovery Task Forces • Interpreted data collected from Latinx constituents to compose comprehensive outreach plan, achieving a 76.6% vaccination rate among Hispanics, and ensuring public health needs were met in a culturally competent manner.
Entrena SRL is a small (<20) social entrepreneurship consulting firm and USAID implementing agency focused on Education Management, At-Risk Youth Development, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project execution impacting 18K+ people per year. As a Business Development Consultant, I played a key role in developing and implementing a strategic restructuring plan that split the company into four specialized entities, enabling each to refine and scale niche offerings, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and market growth: •Generated $2.2M in base revenue for new education services vertical by spearheading development and launch of cutting-edge virtual study abroad program, deploying interdisciplinary curriculum merging real-time medical observation and cultural exchange. •Led cross-functional teams from inception to market launch, securing key partnerships with the Public Health Ministry and 10+ private practices, resulting in strategic alignment, smooth execution, and immediate client requests for program expansion. •Facilitated over 200 student-patient interactions, deepening understanding of global health dynamics and successfully enhancing engagement and learning outcomes to 98% for 52+ participants.
• Constructed performance measurement framework (USAID MEL Plan) for $4.5M project investment tracking 200+ participants over five years. • Established system for itemized execution of FY21 annual operating plan; served as head of quality assurance in the redaction of agency reports and task correspondence. • Sustained weekly 1:1 coaching sessions with project executives, promoting effective leadership and preparation for engagements with US Embassy officials and external stakeholders.
• Directed diverse teams of 30+ in executing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for high-profile clients, including a major plastics manufacturer, driving strategic recovery efforts and community engagement following a significant factory explosion. • Led proposal submissions and oversaw a consultant team in conducting an $80K field investigation on the socioeconomic ramifications of the informal baseball sector, addressing human rights violations, aiming to secure $2.5M extension for further action. • Strategically guided the development of sustainable business continuity models, fostering global-scale corporate, governmental, and non-profit partnerships generating over $150M in funding for economic development initiatives. • Developed and secured $46K contracts with MLB teams' Learning and Development coordinators for a US-accredited alternative high school program for draftees. Directed program operations to ensure compliance with graduation requirements, essential for multi-million-dollar contract signings. Led a team of six educators and successfully transitioned the program to a virtual format in response to Covid-19, maintaining program continuity and client satisfaction. • Managed a team of eight instructors for a language training program supporting the US Embassy, ensuring compliance with security clearance protocols for high-profile government officials. Acted as the primary liaison for all embassy-related operations. • Directed an internship program, managing cross-functional projects, including a comprehensive analysis of early childhood and forced marriage occurrences across the country to support a proposal for the expansion of a USAID initiative in the southern Dominican Republic.
As Regional Program Manager, I took on multiple roles, including 1) Volunteer Coordinator, 2) Consultant to the Ministry of Women Duverge in the Field Office, and 3) Liaison to the Ministry of Education (MINERD) District 18-05. In these capacities, I managed cross-functional responsibilities, fostering collaboration between stakeholders, and driving program success across education, gender empowerment, and volunteer initiatives. Volunteer Coordinator for Peace Corps Dominican Republic: • Developed and launched 30 new volunteer placement sites through strategic coordination with counterparts, community leaders, and host families, providing comprehensive administrative, personal, and technical support to 48 volunteers across four provinces along the Haitian border. • Established and maintained collaborative partnerships with host families and community leaders, serving as the primary liaison to Peace Corps program managers, ensuring smooth project development and volunteer placement processes. • Led conflict resolution and risk management strategies during community close-out procedures to safeguard the Peace Corps' reputation and secure future opportunities for volunteer placement and project development.
• Partnered with five international development agencies and local financial institutions to design and implement long-term financial literacy and microloan initiatives for 30+ rural women entrepreneurs, resulting in enhanced economic participation. • Customized national training materials for diverse rural audiences, driving consistent engagement from 20+ participants per event across six regions, demonstrating improved community outreach and program relevance. • Led door-to-door education campaigns to increase awareness of social issues such as domestic violence prevention, empowering communities, and fostering proactive involvement in critical advocacy initiatives.
• Forged a key partnership with the MINERD Regional District Office, collaborating with education administrators to oversee library program development across 17 rural schools, adapting curriculum to meet MINERD objectives under resource constraints. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive literacy recovery program, resulting in a 56% increase in literacy comprehension districtwide, and trained 38 educators to ensure consistent execution and impact assessment through regular field visits. • Spearheaded grant application, logistics, and budget oversight for a successful Rotary International Inc. funding request, securing 120 books for three rural libraries to launch micro-reading programs and promote literacy in underserved areas.