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Self-employedIndependent Consultant
Feb. 2024As an independent consultant with extensive experience in designing and co-creating high-value social impact initiatives, I offer a range of services tailored to advance and implement transformative social strategies. My expertise encompasses ESG/CSR strategy development, advocacy, and nonprofit management. I have a proven track record of driving impactful initiatives within diverse sectors, including government, private sector and collaboration with multilateral organizations and cooperation agencies. My work is characterized by a high level of business acumen, operational excellence, and a results-driven approach, aimed at inspiring action and optimizing organizational leadership and team performance. Whether through executive leadership roles or strategic advisory positions, my focus remains on creating systemic change that galvanizes cultural and systemic transformations, especially within the Latin American context.
Fondo Unido de Panamá – United Way PanamáFounder & Executive Director
May. 2010 - Jan. 2024Panamá · On-siteAs Director of the United Way Panama Chapter, I oversee strategic initiatives aimed at improving the lives of those in vulnerable communities across Panama. My responsibilities include guiding a dedicated team of eight, managing a budget of $1.3 million, and steering programs focused on education, health, and income stability, with particular emphasis on early childhood, at-risk youth, and gender equality. My role is centered on establishing strategic direction, fostering stakeholder engagement, optimizing resource allocation, and driving operational efficiency. I have successfully increased our grant revenue from $500K to $1.3 million within five years and implemented cost-saving measures resulting in $30k annual savings, enhancing our operational effectiveness and expanding our reach. In collaboration with local and international partners, I have launched and led initiatives such as the “Born Learning” program, USAID's "Centro de Alcance por mi Barrio, "Crecer en Comunidad", "Centroamérica Crece" and "Cuidarte" contributing significantly to our mission's impact, among many others. . These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to address systemic challenges through integrated, community-based solutions. My approach to leadership is grounded in collaboration, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence. By building strong coalitions and applying best practices in program development and advocacy, I aim to further our mission of driving social equity and supporting Panama’s nonprofit sector.
This role demands a high level of professionalism, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex challenges with a focus on tangible outcomes. It is a privilege to lead such meaningful work, making a lasting difference in the communities we serve and contributing to the sustainable development of Panama.
TelefónicaCorporate Responsibility Manager
Aug. 2005 - Apr. 2010Panama · On-siteI initiated the Corporate Responsibility office in Panama for the leading global telecom operator, Telefónica, establishing a benchmark in corporate social responsibility. My role involved coordinating grant-giving with our Spanish headquarters, focusing on educational programs and understanding the socio-economic and political landscapes to guide our CSR strategy. Integrating public relations with social campaigns, I developed comprehensive approaches to enhance our company's image, engaging media and the public effectively to meet our communication goals. Key accomplishments include:
- Leading Fundación Telefónica's Regional "Proniño" Program against child labor.
- Reluanched and rebooted the "Voluntarios Telefónica" corporate volunteer program.
- Represented the corporate sector in creating the ISO 26000 social responsibility standard and leading Panama´s National Mirror Committee.
- Launching Panama's first national cellphone recycling program.
- Producing the first corporate responsibility report for Panama and Central America, achieving an "A+" rating under the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines for three consecutive years.
BiomuseoFundraiser
Oct. 2004 - Jan. 2005Panama City, Panamá, Panama · On-siteResponsible for designing, preparing, establishing and coordinating a "Strategic Fundraising Plan" for the period 2005-2006 for the Fundación Amador and the Frank Gehry´s BioMuseo (Museum of Biodiversity): Capital Campaign (Fund for Exhibitions) and Annual Campaign (Operational Fund); conducted research and explored possible sources of financing abroad.
Centro Empresarial de Inversión SocialExecutive Director
Oct. 1998 - Dec. 2003Panama City, Panamá, Panama · On-siteIn my capacity to champion social investment and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Panama, I led the strategic redirection of private company resources towards the sustainability of Third Sector projects. My role was crucial in streamlining the operations of our executive board through the delivery of timely reports and the promotion of transparent communication, thereby elevating our organizational standing and fostering collaboration across Latin America through strategic partnerships. My tenure was characterized by notable achievements, including: - Initiating the United Nations´ Global Compact in Panama as a pilot country, setting a benchmark for corporate commitment to universal principles in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. - Orchestrating and overseeing comprehensive programs such as diagnostic studies, CSR-awareness campaigns, and the "Best Company-Best Panama" Initiative for CSR Month, aimed at ingraining social responsibility within the Panamanian corporate sector. - Designing bespoke corporate volunteer and social impact initiatives tailored to various Panamanian companies, enhancing their community engagement and CSR footprint. This effort bridged corporate objectives with social needs, creating meaningful partnerships and community benefits. - Administering significant funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for the "Leadership in Philanthropy and Volunteering in the Americas" program, meticulously allocating resources to bolster philanthropy and volunteerism. - Collaborating with Fundación Avina and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on pioneering CSR promotion models, demonstrating a commitment to evolving CSR practices and sustainable social impact.
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