Discover more about me, my track record, and my experiences below:
Global and Field experience in International Development
- Over +15 years of dedicated experience as a social impact advocate
- Global and field experience living and working in three cities
- Proficient in both Spanish and English, with ongoing exploration of French and Swahili
- +8 years experience in NGOs and multiple International Organizations
- Delivered Strategic Plans for Non-profits in Colombia, Tanzania, and Canada
- Raised $2500 in under a month for a Gender-Equality project in Tanzania, contributing to a more inclusive world
- Delivered engaging workshops, training and mentoring sessions to over +100 youths in Tanzania and Colombia, focusing on leadership and empowerment
- Assisted in the operations and logistics of on-site events for an international development agency, with a particular emphasis on projects in Africa and Asia
Launching an NGO and Programs
- Founded The Winged Foundation in Canada, to support Colombian kids and youth education and reduce poverty cycles.
- Secured a +8K in funding within the first year of launching.
- Formed strong global connections with 5 international partners in the first year, launching our inaugural program, The Wingcycle2, that provided +10 English Scholarships in Colombia.
- Led a dynamic remote team spanning +7 locations and +4 time zones! Our Board of Directors, with 6 exceptional minds, and 3 operational teams composed of +20 dedicated volunteers across Canada, the US, and Colombia.
- Received +5 recognitions and nominations, including Manitoba Empower Woman Awards and Best Contribution to Youth Engagement in the Charity Village Awards.
- Developed internal policies dedicated to promoting Quality Education, with focusing on children and youth, reflecting a profound commitment to addressing and mitigating inequalities, recognizing the pivotal role education plays in creating a more equitable society.
+5 years experience in Operations, Management & Tech
- Woman, and Latina with leadership experience in Operations and Tech industries.
- Led an enterprise-wide business process initiative, optimizing workflows for +20K users across Canada.
- Conducted high-level negotiations with external stakeholders, contributing to the improvement of the country’s global performance.
- Managed a cross-functional team of +150 professionals
- Monitored project plans, reports, and proposals, both remotely and in person, ensuring the execution of new technologies.
- Content and marketing strategist, successfully launched two Communications Teams for NGOs, implementing comprehensive website and social media plans.
- Media Communications and Journalist professional with significant public speaking experience.
