Professional Experience

With over 20 years of experience leading strategy, infrastructure, and organizational development across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, I now work as a fractional executive and consultant helping nonprofits build stronger systems for sustainable growth.

My background spans executive leadership, federal program management, and social justice organizing—with deep expertise in:

Strategic planning and execution
Governance and board development
Operations optimization and infrastructure design
Fundraising systems and grant compliance

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What can I bring to your mission?

Whether stepping in as a temporary COO, advising on systems design, or building capacity around funder-aligned implementation, I offer embedded, equity-driven support tailored to the needs of growing and transitioning organizations.

Fractional Capacity Leadership
for Mission-Driven Organizations

2023 - 2025

Executive Director

EforAll/EparaTodos Colorado

Longmont, CO

Led the statewide expansion of an inclusive entrepreneurship initiative, scaling operations to support larger cohorts and launching a hybrid virtual program. Oversaw governance redesign, strategic growth planning, and multi-stakeholder engagement. Designed and implemented funder-aligned performance systems, driving over $2.4M in small business revenue and supporting the creation of 120+ local jobs. Built operational infrastructure for program delivery, reporting, and compliance.

2022 - 2022

Program Manager, Securing the Cities

Denver Office of Emergency Management

Denver, CO

Directed federal program operations as the City’s lead for a Department of Homeland Security initiative. Managed a $6M cooperative agreement with a focus on compliance, systems design, and inter-agency collaboration. Strengthened financial and strategic planning frameworks, recovering $2.5M through process improvements. Aligned project governance with multi-level stakeholder needs, bridging community safety, policy, and public sector accountability.

2017 - 2022

ECR - Procress Improvement Manager

Amazon.com

Virtual, CO

Provided strategic analysis and systems reform at scale, resolving high-impact operational issues flagged by SVP and CEO-level leadership. Designed process improvements across logistics, customer experience, and fraud mitigation. Played a key role in equity-centered training rollouts. Experience in cross-functional project management and large-scale service infrastructure aligns directly with nonprofit systems consulting, particularly around scaling responsibly and centering user experience.

2004 - 2021

Nonprofit Capacity Development Consultant

DBA Unbound Capabilities

Virtual, US

Led long-term consulting engagements with grassroots organizations, coalitions, and mid-sized nonprofits. Services included strategic planning, governance alignment, and infrastructure building tailored to funder expectations. Delivered trainings for executive teams and boards, facilitated cross-sector collaborations, and advised on operations, fiscal oversight, and sustainability planning. Experience spanned anti-trafficking coalitions, civil rights advocacy, and movement-aligned capacity building.

Education

Juris Doctor

Juris Doctor degree

University of Puerto Rico School of Law

Río Piedras, PR

Focused on nonprofit and public interest law with an emphasis on legal frameworks that support organizational governance, fiscal accountability, and human rights advocacy. Participated in international legal programs across Chile and Canada and represented Puerto Rico in a sustainable development law moot court competition in Brazil. This legal foundation informs my consulting approach to nonprofit compliance, policy alignment, and governance structures.

International Relations

Master of Arts degree

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX

Concentrated in International Security and Conflict Resolution with fieldwork in Honduras on human rights and economic development. Coursework included nonprofit management and global public policy, which deeply inform my capacity-building strategies for grassroots and movement organizations navigating systems-level change.

Modern Languages

Bachelor of Arts degree

University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras

Río Piedras, PR

Graduated cum laude with a focus on multilingual fluency and cross-cultural communication in Spanish, French, and Italian. This foundation supports my bilingual consulting practice, enabling inclusive communication, training, and partnership building with diverse nonprofit teams and stakeholders across the U.S. and beyond.

Certifications

Customer Experience Certificate Program – University of Colorado Boulder

CX Certificate - completion pending

Developing specialized skills in user experience and service design to help nonprofits improve stakeholder engagement, streamline internal processes, and design systems that reflect equity-centered values.

Certificate in Executive Education - Harvard Kennedy School

Adaptive Leadership Development

Completed intensive training on leading through complexity, uncertainty, and systems resistance. This methodology shapes my work with nonprofits undergoing growth or transition, particularly when realigning strategy, governance, and team structure.

Certificate - Asesores Financieros Comunitarios

Nonprofit Fiscal Management

Trained in financial oversight, compliance, and risk management for nonprofit organizations. This certification reinforces my consulting focus on building funder-aligned systems and sustainable financial infrastructure.

Professional Skillset

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development

Systems Thinking & Process Optimization

Change Management & Capacity Building

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Integration

Strategic Planning & Implementation

Cross-Sector Partnership Development

Program & Project Management

Scalable Program Design & Execution

Performance Measurement & Impact Evaluation

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

Risk Assessment & Crisis Management

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Fundraising & Financial Management

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Diversification

Grant Writing & Corporate Sponsorship Development

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Fiscal Accountability

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

Advocacy & Public Policy

Policy Analysis & Legislative Engagement

Community & Economic Development Initiatives

Nonprofit & Social Justice Advocacy

Public Relations & Thought Leadership

Communication & Training

Public Speaking & Thought Leadership

Executive & Board-Level Trainings and Presentations

Crisis Communication Management

People-Centered Communication Strategies

Data, Technology & AI Integration