Christine Rontal
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Douglas Albertson
Christine was kind enough to allow me to present my half-day negotiation training session to her staff at the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation. What struck me during that six-hour session is the rapport she had with her employees and her colleagues. She was relatively new at her executive director position at that time, but she already had an unmistakable chemistry with her staff. That is the mark of a great leader. She is also obviously a quick-study because she had a more-than-conversant knowledge of just about every fact and figure associated with the foundation. But I think the thing that impresses me the most about Christine, is that she's very passionate about what she does -- and she is especially passionate about the cause she leads the charge in supporting.
Kevin Carroll
Christine is a human catalyst focused on bettering the lives of others! Christine has an amazing ability to galvanize a team around a shared belief (i.e. improving health care & wellness for an under-served community), inspiring them to generate ideas around an insight, then challenging the team to take those concepts/ideas and distill them into a "doable" process and finally, she allows her team to use their collective energy and to manifest the idea(s) into reality. Christine leads with passion, purpose & intention!
Susan Bender Phelps
Christine is one of the most thoughtful, caring and effective leaders I know. When we worked together on the I Give Where I Live campaign, she could always be depended upon to keep us focused, share her connections and keep us moving forward. At the same time, I gained an insider's appreciation for the amazing work being done by the Virginia Garcia Memorial Clinic and Foundation. She is a woman who lives her commitment to making our world a better place.
Douglas Albertson
Christine was kind enough to allow me to present my half-day negotiation training session to her staff at the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation. What struck me during that six-hour session is the rapport she had with her employees and her colleagues. She was relatively new at her executive director position at that time, but she already had an unmistakable chemistry with her staff. That is the mark of a great leader. She is also obviously a quick-study because she had a more-than-conversant knowledge of just about every fact and figure associated with the foundation. But I think the thing that impresses me the most about Christine, is that she's very passionate about what she does -- and she is especially passionate about the cause she leads the charge in supporting.
Kevin Carroll
Christine is a human catalyst focused on bettering the lives of others! Christine has an amazing ability to galvanize a team around a shared belief (i.e. improving health care & wellness for an under-served community), inspiring them to generate ideas around an insight, then challenging the team to take those concepts/ideas and distill them into a "doable" process and finally, she allows her team to use their collective energy and to manifest the idea(s) into reality. Christine leads with passion, purpose & intention!
Susan Bender Phelps
Christine is one of the most thoughtful, caring and effective leaders I know. When we worked together on the I Give Where I Live campaign, she could always be depended upon to keep us focused, share her connections and keep us moving forward. At the same time, I gained an insider's appreciation for the amazing work being done by the Virginia Garcia Memorial Clinic and Foundation. She is a woman who lives her commitment to making our world a better place.
Douglas Albertson
Christine was kind enough to allow me to present my half-day negotiation training session to her staff at the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation. What struck me during that six-hour session is the rapport she had with her employees and her colleagues. She was relatively new at her executive director position at that time, but she already had an unmistakable chemistry with her staff. That is the mark of a great leader. She is also obviously a quick-study because she had a more-than-conversant knowledge of just about every fact and figure associated with the foundation. But I think the thing that impresses me the most about Christine, is that she's very passionate about what she does -- and she is especially passionate about the cause she leads the charge in supporting.
Kevin Carroll
Christine is a human catalyst focused on bettering the lives of others! Christine has an amazing ability to galvanize a team around a shared belief (i.e. improving health care & wellness for an under-served community), inspiring them to generate ideas around an insight, then challenging the team to take those concepts/ideas and distill them into a "doable" process and finally, she allows her team to use their collective energy and to manifest the idea(s) into reality. Christine leads with passion, purpose & intention!
Susan Bender Phelps
Christine is one of the most thoughtful, caring and effective leaders I know. When we worked together on the I Give Where I Live campaign, she could always be depended upon to keep us focused, share her connections and keep us moving forward. At the same time, I gained an insider's appreciation for the amazing work being done by the Virginia Garcia Memorial Clinic and Foundation. She is a woman who lives her commitment to making our world a better place.
Douglas Albertson
Christine was kind enough to allow me to present my half-day negotiation training session to her staff at the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation. What struck me during that six-hour session is the rapport she had with her employees and her colleagues. She was relatively new at her executive director position at that time, but she already had an unmistakable chemistry with her staff. That is the mark of a great leader. She is also obviously a quick-study because she had a more-than-conversant knowledge of just about every fact and figure associated with the foundation. But I think the thing that impresses me the most about Christine, is that she's very passionate about what she does -- and she is especially passionate about the cause she leads the charge in supporting.
Kevin Carroll
Christine is a human catalyst focused on bettering the lives of others! Christine has an amazing ability to galvanize a team around a shared belief (i.e. improving health care & wellness for an under-served community), inspiring them to generate ideas around an insight, then challenging the team to take those concepts/ideas and distill them into a "doable" process and finally, she allows her team to use their collective energy and to manifest the idea(s) into reality. Christine leads with passion, purpose & intention!
Susan Bender Phelps
Christine is one of the most thoughtful, caring and effective leaders I know. When we worked together on the I Give Where I Live campaign, she could always be depended upon to keep us focused, share her connections and keep us moving forward. At the same time, I gained an insider's appreciation for the amazing work being done by the Virginia Garcia Memorial Clinic and Foundation. She is a woman who lives her commitment to making our world a better place.
Credentials
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MSW, Social Enterprise Administration
Columbia University in the City of New York
Experience
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Solid Ground Consulting
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Sep 2022 - Present
Builds the capacity and confidence of leaders to make a difference in their community through four dimensions of sustainable impact: leadership, strategy, brand, and culture. Builds the capacity and confidence of leaders to make a difference in their community through four dimensions of sustainable impact: leadership, strategy, brand, and culture.
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Capacity Bridge
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Portland, OR
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Founder and Principal Consultant
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Apr 2015 - Sep 2022
Capacity Bridge drives community-based organizations further down the road to impactful community benefit through real-time strategic planning and dynamic governance inspired by the communities served and the staff that serve them. Capacity Bridge drives community-based organizations further down the road to impactful community benefit through real-time strategic planning and dynamic governance inspired by the communities served and the staff that serve them.
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Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and Foundation
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Director
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2013
Leads a foundation responsible for fundraising, marketing, branding, public relations, four major events and legislative advocacy. As a member of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center’s (the Center) Executive Team, oversees operations of six clinics serving 35,000 patients a year with a $28 million budget. Creates and implements a three year diversified strategic plan and operational budget focused on building relationships with individuals, corporations, legislators and foundations to support the Center. Leads four Foundation staff members in the implementation of the strategic plan. Provides effective membership procurement, leadership and trainings for 15 members of the Board of Directors. Plans and attends Board meetings. Serves as a liaison between the Foundation, the Center’s Board and core Center administrative staff.
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Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and Foundation
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Individual and Corporate Giving Officer
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Jun 2008 - Apr 2009
Secured funds and developed strategic partnerships with individuals, corporations and legislators to support Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. Assisted in the creation and implementation of the Foundation strategic plan. Led the Assistant Development Officer in achieving strategic goals. Secured funds and developed strategic partnerships with individuals, corporations and legislators to support Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. Assisted in the creation and implementation of the Foundation strategic plan. Led the Assistant Development Officer in achieving strategic goals.
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Policia de la Familia
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Cusco, Peru
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Program Volunteer
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Mar 2008 - Mar 2008
Created and implemented developmental programs for street children. Streamlined administrative procedures to ensure sustainability across volunteer transition periods. Created and implemented developmental programs for street children. Streamlined administrative procedures to ensure sustainability across volunteer transition periods.
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Powered by Professionals
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Marketing and Grant Writing
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2006 - 2008
Supported 10 charitable foundations simultaneously ranging from brain cancer to child bereavement. Charged with branding, writing, strategic planning and marketing. Identified community partners for potential funding and facilitated gifts. Developed budgets & managed payments against budgets. Built a grant writing department with the capacity to write proposals with a refined strategy to raise significant funds. Employed diversified fundraising strategies through partnerships with individuals, corporations, foundations and legislators. Provided financial reports and analysis to donors.
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Center for the Study of Human Rights
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School for International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, New York, NY
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Program Assistant, Masters of Social Work Candidate Internship
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Aug 2005 - Feb 2006
Lobbied for international human rights in Washington, D.C. and New York. Edited academic pieces on human rights. Assisted in strategic planning. Wrote successful grant proposals. Supported human rights advocates from Ghana, Congo, Liberia, Mexico, Ecuador, Tobago, Philippines, Indonesia and China. Lobbied for international human rights in Washington, D.C. and New York. Edited academic pieces on human rights. Assisted in strategic planning. Wrote successful grant proposals. Supported human rights advocates from Ghana, Congo, Liberia, Mexico, Ecuador, Tobago, Philippines, Indonesia and China.
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JTPA Sheet Metal Training Members Assistance Program (MAP)
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Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
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Social Worker, Masters of Social Work Candidate Internship
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Aug 2004 - May 2005
Supported people of color in the Local #28 Sheet Metal Union through the court appointed MAP. Implemented education seminars and women’s group meetings for apprentices in the union. Wrote and published quarterly newsletters. Provided counseling, advocacy, referrals, presentations and outreach. Supported people of color in the Local #28 Sheet Metal Union through the court appointed MAP. Implemented education seminars and women’s group meetings for apprentices in the union. Wrote and published quarterly newsletters. Provided counseling, advocacy, referrals, presentations and outreach.
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Rural Alaska Community Action Program
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Anchorage, Alaska
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VISTA Leader, Village Council Management Program
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Mar 2003 - Jul 2004
Supported 13 rural Alaskan Tribal Councils. Trained members to stimulate economic growth through grants, community planning and computer skill development. Led site visits to rural communities. Collaborated with regional councils, village leaders, foundations and legislators. Supported 13 rural Alaskan Tribal Councils. Trained members to stimulate economic growth through grants, community planning and computer skill development. Led site visits to rural communities. Collaborated with regional councils, village leaders, foundations and legislators.
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Rural Community Health Worker
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Sep 2000 - Dec 2002
Coordinated health education, microfinance and fiscal management programs in local language. Wrote grants that benefited over 10,000 people. Implemented national and regional conferences. Taught AIDS education in schools. Served as a technical trainer for Peace Corps’ Community Development Program. Coordinated health education, microfinance and fiscal management programs in local language. Wrote grants that benefited over 10,000 people. Implemented national and regional conferences. Taught AIDS education in schools. Served as a technical trainer for Peace Corps’ Community Development Program.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
Columbia University
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1995 - 1999
Clemson University
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Universiteit van Amsterdam / University of Amsterdam
Environmental Ethics and International Law
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