Cecilia Cervantes
Programs Manager at Hildebrand Project- Claim this Profile
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Leah Salyards
I had the pleasure of working with Cecilia for almost two years. In that time, she consistently demonstrated an impressive work ethic, a deep thoughtfulness, a brilliant intellect, and a humble spirit. Cecilia is a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.
Leah Salyards
I had the pleasure of working with Cecilia for almost two years. In that time, she consistently demonstrated an impressive work ethic, a deep thoughtfulness, a brilliant intellect, and a humble spirit. Cecilia is a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.
Leah Salyards
I had the pleasure of working with Cecilia for almost two years. In that time, she consistently demonstrated an impressive work ethic, a deep thoughtfulness, a brilliant intellect, and a humble spirit. Cecilia is a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.
Leah Salyards
I had the pleasure of working with Cecilia for almost two years. In that time, she consistently demonstrated an impressive work ethic, a deep thoughtfulness, a brilliant intellect, and a humble spirit. Cecilia is a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.
Experience
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Hildebrand Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programs Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
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American Philanthropic
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
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Institute for Humane Studies
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Strategy and Reporting Manager
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Nov 2018 - Nov 2021
Development Strategy and Liaison, Educational Programs, and Institutional LeadershipI work with program team leaders to proactively identify potential investment opportunities for both new and existing programs and projects across all areas. I represent the interests of our institutional advancement capability to the programs team leadership and identify areas of potential overlap between supporter interest and programmatic opportunities.
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Sr. Manager, Intensive Student Education
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Jun 2017 - Nov 2018
As the Senior Manager of Intensive Student Education I support a team of program managers that partner with professors interested in equipping their undergraduate students in their academic and intellectual development by developing extracurricular educational programs that challenge them to critically consider the ideas of a free society. In addition, we work with faculty to develop educational tools and programs for students that are interested in taking the next step in their intellectual journey toward academia or the word of ideas. In this role, I work with various stakeholders to develop programs, pedagogy and strategy for erudite undergraduate student.Applicable skills include: faculty relations, program strategy and management, curriculum development, pedagogy management, student outreach, critical thinking in an interdisciplinary setting, foundational knowledge of classical liberalism, economics, philosophy, law, history and political science, staff management, and budget management
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On-Campus Education Manager
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Oct 2016 - May 2017
Curriculum and program development for higher education programs. As an On-Campus Education Manager I help lead students in their academic and intellectual development. With an ardent support for open inquiry and the free mind, is that we create programs for students that are interested in taking the next step in their intellectual journey toward academia or the word of ideas. We provide support for faculty-driven educational events aimed primarily at undergraduate students that raise and critically consider timeless and fundamental questions about free societies. It is through the intense study of interdisciplinary scholarly works that students hone their critical thinking skills and develop their intellectual abilities. Applicable skills include: faculty relations, program management, curriculum development, pedagogy management, student outreach, critical thinking in an interdisciplinary setting, foundational knowledge of classical liberalism, economics, philosophy, law, history and political science.
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On-Campus Education Coordinator
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Dec 2015 - Oct 2016
As an On Campus Education Coordinator I support the Faculty Partnership. We provide support for faculty-driven educational events aimed primarily at undergraduate students that raise and critically consider timeless and fundamental questions about free societies. If you are a faculty member at a college in the United States, feel free to reach out to learn more about the Faculty Partnership!
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Leonine Forum
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
As a year-long non-residential fellowship, the Forum cultivates an emerging generation of virtuous leaders and empowers them to form fully-integrated lives of faith in order to apply the Social Teachings of the Church within their professional and civic lives. As a year-long non-residential fellowship, the Forum cultivates an emerging generation of virtuous leaders and empowers them to form fully-integrated lives of faith in order to apply the Social Teachings of the Church within their professional and civic lives.
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Ladies of Liberty Alliance
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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LOLA DC Chapter Co-Leader
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Jan 2015 - 2018
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Ayn Rand Institute
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United States
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business & Policy Programs- Asst. Coordinator
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
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Koch Internship Program Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Policy Outreach & Campus Programs Intern.
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Cascade Policy Institute
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Policy Research Intern
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
Analyzed state energy and environmental policies with an emphasis on the state’s solar panel industry. Edited and updated existing policy reports and procured data, quotes and reports from government agencies and officials for new policy reports. Analyzed state energy and environmental policies with an emphasis on the state’s solar panel industry. Edited and updated existing policy reports and procured data, quotes and reports from government agencies and officials for new policy reports.
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University of Portland
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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TOP Caller
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Aug 2010 - Apr 2014
Connected with thousands of young alumni, updated their information in customer relationship databases, procured small donations, and processed credit card transactions. Projects included planning and executing event logistics for Alumni Reunion and fundraising galas. The department was a critical component of the University’s RISE campaign to raise $175 million in four years and increase young alumni giving rates.
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
College of Arts & Sciences- Department of International Languages & CulturesManaged a research project, developed reading lists, drafted literature reviews, and co-authored a paper with the chair of the Spanish department, which was presented at an academic conference. This assistantship was possible through the procurement of a competitive institutional grant.
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Legal Intern
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Duties included filing and recording transactions of trades for individual retirement accounts and creating a collection of legal documents necessary for an audit by the SEC or FINRA. I also drafted memos on securities law and compliance regulations. Duties included filing and recording transactions of trades for individual retirement accounts and creating a collection of legal documents necessary for an audit by the SEC or FINRA. I also drafted memos on securities law and compliance regulations.
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Education
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University of Portland
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & Spanish Literature