Angel L. Venegas
Program Officer at Episcopal Relief & Development- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Portuguese Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Mental Health First Aider
National Council for Behavioral HealthOct, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Episcopal Relief & Development
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Officer
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Dec 2019 - Present
• Successfully managing a diverse portfolio of emergency and long-term recovery grants in the United States and Latin American countries, adhering to standardized procedures for all phases of the grants lifecycle: Initiation, Planning, Implementation, and Closeout. • Supporting grantee partners with proposal/budget development and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), including training on planning/reporting formats, providing grant guidelines and management tools, preparing annual memoranda of understanding, soliciting/reviewing reports, and encouraging partner transparency and accountability. • Empowering grantee partners to enhance their resilience and foster effective networking by offering strategic planning assistance, leadership coaching, communication facilitation, system management guidance, financial oversight, and counseling on best practices for organizational diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. • Serving on the organization's second-generation Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task force, reviewing and implementing recommendations from last year's task force, and advising the new Chief Diversity Officer. Show less
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Bridge Street Development Corporation
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of Senior Services
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Mar 2017 - Dec 2019
• Spearheaded the development and execution of comprehensive housing, physical, mental, and spiritual wellness, and immigration support programs and services tailored for senior adults in Brooklyn, prioritizing access for low-income individuals and victims of elder abuse. • Proactively sought and secured grants and funding opportunities to enhance the department's community impact and expand its resources. • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and training of a team of four dedicated department staff members, managed client intakes and referrals, and provided regular reports on program progress, deliverables, and outcomes to funders. Show less
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Family Caregiver Alliance / National Center on Caregiving
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Center on Caregiving Program and Policy Specialist
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
• Led and successfully executed tracking and reporting projects to monitor and analyze national and international developments impacting the well-being of 43.5 million caregivers, focusing on care for older adults with chronic and disabling health conditions. • Directed the comprehensive research and development efforts of FCA CareJourney, an innovative online learning communities initiative delivering robust learning management system-based educational services to caregivers. • Managed the highly regarded Family Care Navigator, an invaluable state-by-state online resource enabling caregivers to quickly access nonprofit, public, and private programs and services. Ensured the platform remained up-to-date and user-friendly, enhancing the overall caregiving experience. • Distinguished role as the Editor of Caregiving Policy Digest, a prominent monthly e-newsletter renowned for its in-depth coverage of the latest caregiving and long-term care legislation, news, and information at the local, national, and international levels. Maintained a high standard of quality and relevance, delivering valuable insights to a diverse readership Show less
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Universidad de Las Américas (EC)
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Ecuador
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Coordinator - School of Psychology
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Nov 2013 - Jul 2015
• Oversaw grant proposals, monitored research progress, and prepared expenditure reports to ensure compliance, successful funding acquisition, and optimal resource allocation.• Demonstrated project management expertise by creating and managing interim reports for investigators, sponsors, and the review board, facilitating timely updates, communication, and decision-making.
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Senior Research Methods Lecturer - School of Psychology
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Nov 2013 - Jul 2015
• Conducted lectures, seminars, and tutorials on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research and reporting.
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Empresa Pública Yachay
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Ecuador
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Development Consultant
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
• Created student and community service initiatives, including establishing operational policies and procedures for the Division of University Affairs at Yachay University for Experimental Technology and Research, a flagship project sponsored by the Government of Ecuador. • Created student and community service initiatives, including establishing operational policies and procedures for the Division of University Affairs at Yachay University for Experimental Technology and Research, a flagship project sponsored by the Government of Ecuador.
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Education
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New York University
Master’s Degree, Applied Psychology - Human Development and Social Intervention Methodology -
Brigham Young University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, Spanish