Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Driving people strategy for a fast-scaling social enterprise supporting 250K+ farmers across Senegal, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire. Lead a 15–20 person HR team serving 800 employees and 3,500 seasonal staff. Oversaw rapid workforce expansion (200 to 800+), transformed recruitment to boost West African leadership representation from 11% to 78%, and designed leadership programs to strengthen resilience and executive presence. Spearheaded updates to HR policies and onboarding to align with international labor standards while reinforcing organizational culture.
Led global HR strategy for a women’s microfinance organization with operations across five Latin American countries and NYC headquarters. Managed HR directors and training teams supporting 2,000+ employees. Partnered with senior leadership on CEO transition, cultural transformation, and leadership development initiatives. Built a unified HR function by standardizing practices and embedding values across geographies, ensuring compliance with complex labor laws and fostering organizational resilience.
Key leadership team member in Guatemala, shaping HR, training, and impact initiatives for a microfinance institution serving 19,000+ women entrepreneurs. Managed HR for 94 staff and developed leadership training for 300–800 women annually. Designed non-formal education programs and implemented social performance metrics to measure progress out of poverty. Represented the organization externally, influencing sector-wide practices and building strategic partnerships.
Built and led the organization’s first formal training department, supervising 12+ Financial Advisors and ensuring high-quality financial education for 7,000+ clients annually. Designed structured training curricula, including “train the trainer” programs, and integrated adult learning principles into all education models. Partnered with senior leadership to align training with organizational goals, strengthen staff performance, and improve evaluation systems.
Supported community development initiatives by providing technical assistance and resource development for local nonprofit partners. Contributed to grant writing, program design, and evaluation to enhance organizational capacity and program delivery.