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USAIDSenior Team Lead/Director - Land & Sustainable Agriculture, Environment & Economic Development
Jan. 2021 - Jul. 2025Bogotá D.C. Metropolitan AreaPromoted to Senior Team Leader to supervise a $200M economic development portfolio spanning land, finance, and climate-smart initiatives. . Capacity building expert, achieving 60% cost savings and accelerating timelines by 30% in rural land titling. • Spearheaded the design and implementation of a groundbreaking illicit crop substitution model—aligning communities, host governments, private sector partners, and U.S. interagency actors—to deliver sustainable livelihoods to 500 families. Resulted in zero coca regrowth, an unprecedented outcome in Colombia, the world's most coca-affected country and a key contributor to cocaine flows toward the U.S. • Integrated DEI and sustainability principles into economic growth strategies, resulting in 70%+ women beneficiaries. • Directed high-performing teams and built scalable mentoring systems to transfer tools and knowledge—empowering project managers to deliver on ambitious development goals while expanding impact across new sectors and U.S. strategic priorities. • Led the successful mapping of Latin America’s largest national park by equipping ethnic communities with the tools and training to lead the effort—significantly strengthening environmental conservation in one of the world’s most critical protected areas for combating climate change. • Influenced senior decision-makers and cross-sector stakeholders to align on ESG priorities and market entry strategies; recognized with multiple U.S. Embassy awards for strategic leadership and impact. • Managed strategic communications, briefing and aligning leaders like Colombia’s presidency, U.S. White House, private sector, and U.S. interagency to distill development portfolios into actionable strategies, securing cross-sector buy-in.
USAIDSenior Project Development Manager- Land and Sustainable Livelihoods Advisor USAID/Colombia
May. 2010 - Jan. 2021Promoted to Senior Project Development Manager to lead USAID’s largest $120M land reform program, delivering systemic change across one of its most complex portfolios. . Managed the implementation of the land portfolio in 8 socially and economically unstable regions, influencing national land policy, improving institutional efficiency, and creating lasting impact—ultimately prompting the host government to fund and scale the program’s institutionalized models. • Led cross-sectoral programming in conflict-affected areas—integrating land tenure, rural livelihoods, and counter-narcotics strategies—through structured stakeholder engagement that aligned diverse interests and overcame deep-rooted institutional resistance. • Built transformative partnerships with government, private sector actors, and rural communities to co-create scalable land solutions, embedding systems change strategies that outlasted the program and reshaped how institutions deliver land services. • Recognized by senior U.S. officials for designing a groundbreaking illicit crop substitution model that strengthened rural economies and advanced land formalization. By leading a multidisciplinary team, coordinated with the Colombian government to integrate a security strategy that enabled development and private sector entry into previously inaccessible municipalities—areas historically reserved for justice and defense interventions—contributing to U.S. national security objectives through sustainable, locally driven solutions.
USAIDBudget Specialist and Project Management Assistance
Aug. 2009 - May. 2010• Prepared financial reports to track over $250M annually—more than half of USAID Colombia’s budget—ensuring fiscal accountability and enabling strategic resource allocation across critical programs. • Led the successful migration to a new digital budgeting platform, streamlining complex systems and improving data integrity. This transition enhanced the agency’s ability to make assertive, evidence-based budget decisions. • Produced financial analysis and budget justifications that supported executive decision-making and aligned investments with program priorities.
Pearson Group - Wall Street EnglishNational Service Manager
Jun. 2005 - Aug. 2009Promoted to National Service Manager to oversee nationwide education and service delivery operations, supervising 11 managers and supporting learning outcomes and workforce readiness across diverse client sectors. • Managed and coached a 20-person instructional and support team while serving as the primary liaison for students—enhancing satisfaction, learning outcomes, and retention. • Created service quality standards, training programs, evaluation systems, and coaching frameworks to enhance instruction and student support. • Supervised recruitment and development programs, boosting educator skills. Improved manager effectiveness and staff engagement. • Enhanced learner experience and institutional partnerships, contributing to sustained client satisfaction, increased student renewals in company programs, and multiple Service Excellence Awards during tenure. • Managed service and quality at major English center, ensuring consistent instructional methodology and educational standards across 10+ sites.
Pearson Group - Wall Street EnglishService Manager
Jun. 2000 - Jun. 2005Promoted to Service Manager to supervise a multidisciplinary team of 14 members—ensuring high-quality service delivery while supporting the company’s expansion across the country. • Collaborated with sales and operations teams to support contract renewals and expand enrollment, contributing to sustained revenue growth and long-term client relationships. • Led recruitment and onboarding of educational staff, ensuring alignment with institutional quality benchmarks and fostering a high-performance, student-centered culture.
Pearson Group - Wall Street EnglishLaboratory Teacher
Sep. 1999 - Jun. 2000• Facilitated language acquisition and guided students through English lab sessions to enhance learning outcomes. • Delivered program orientations and provided personalized support to new students, ensuring smooth onboarding and engagement. • Resolved technical issues in lab environments, maintaining service continuity and user satisfaction. • Directed operations for standardized testing (TOEFL, GMAT, and others) under Sylvan Prometric, ensuring compliance and quality control.
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