Experience

Black & Brown Founders

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Black and Brown Founders

• San Francisco, CA and Philadelphia, Penn

• Director of Research and Strategy

  • May 2018 - Aug 2020



Hacker/Founders Coop

• San Jose

• Member of the Review Committee

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2020

  I am a member of the Hacker/Founders review committee. I review four to six applications to this accelerator on a monthly basis. I am a member of the Hacker/Founders review committee. I review four to six applications to this accelerator on a monthly basis.



Atipica

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

  Account ManagementStrategic PartnershipsQualifying ProspectsTraining & DevelopmentComplex AnalysisPerformance Management

• Operational Consultant

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019



Code2040

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of the Residency Program

  • May 2016 - Sep 2017

  The second of Director of Code2040 newest program, the Residency. This is a program that works with several constituencies to create Diversity and Inclusion impacts nationally. Starting with tech ecosystems creators in eight cities that are a part of the Google For Entrepreneurs North American network. Coordinating their engagement in creating hyperlocal programs to engage, educate and foster founders of color in their cities.This has included consulting, training, and data management with the coworking spaces on their Diversity and Inclusion programs and initiative : Atlanta-Tech Square Austin-Capital Factory Chicago-1871 Detroit-Grand Circus Durham-American Underground Minneapolis-COCO Nashville-Entrepreneur Center San Francisco-Galvanize The second constituency is the Code2040 Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs).The program is in-person and online centered on business strategies, personal growth, and community building. I have worked with the 2015 and 2016 classes for a total of fifteen EIRs. The EIRs as they are running their tech companies are embedded in the tech hubs. As a result, they are creating community, consulting, and creating programmatic connections for Black and/or Latinx tech entrepreneurs in their cities. In this role the following was created: National call for entries process in eight cities Administrated the call for entries process Social Media Campaign for the 2017 EIR call for entries Media strategy for the call for entries process Assessed applicants in the call for the 2017 EIR entries process Worked with partners in the in person interview process



Rainbow PUSH Coalition

• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Tech Consultant

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

  Consulted with Butch Wang, Pastor Bryant, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr. on the Silicon Valley founder strategy. Created Push Tech 2020 2015 and 2016 entrepreneurship strategies and programs for the This included the 2015 Pitch Competition and the 2016 entrepreneurship program at 2016 Push Tech 2020 conference. Consulted with Butch Wang, Pastor Bryant, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr. on the Silicon Valley founder strategy. Created Push Tech 2020 2015 and 2016 entrepreneurship strategies and programs for the This included the 2015 Pitch Competition and the 2016 entrepreneurship program at 2016 Push Tech 2020 conference.



Avion Ventures

• San Francisco Bay Area

• CEO & Co-Founder

  • Mar 2014 - May 2016

  Leading this new innovating venture in the Mobile space. I am looking to close the gap on Latinas in tech. If Latinas control approximate $1.2 Trillion via household and home business purchasing decisions every year according to Nielsen, why are we no more than 3% of Tech workers? Avion seeks to close the gap and create a much needed pipeline of diverse talent that is currently being ignored. Leading this new innovating venture in the Mobile space. I am looking to close the gap on Latinas in tech. If Latinas control approximate $1.2 Trillion via household and home business purchasing decisions every year according to Nielsen, why are we no more than 3% of Tech workers? Avion seeks to close the gap and create a much needed pipeline of diverse talent that is currently being ignored.



Latino Startup Alliance

• San Francisco Bay Area

• President

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2015

  I have help to create strategy, communication and programs in place to enhance our mission. Created partnership opportunity with community organizations, corporate sponsors and influential individuals. Our mission is to encourage the inspiration and cultivation of U.S. Latino led technology startup ventures by providing a strong support network of fellow entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, & mentors. This is a crucial organisation to diversify Silicon Valley. This is a volunteer position.



California Crime Victims

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Northern California Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Develop programs, manage and outreach to murder victim family members. Working with a diverse group of members who do not believe the Death Penalty is useful to their grieving process or equates to justice. Includes creating: *Outreach Campaigns *Running Social Media channels with a 250% growth in engagements *Communications *Translation to Spanish for various outreach campaigns. This is a consultancy in an as needed basis. Develop programs, manage and outreach to murder victim family members. Working with a diverse group of members who do not believe the Death Penalty is useful to their grieving process or equates to justice. Includes creating: *Outreach Campaigns *Running Social Media channels with a 250% growth in engagements *Communications *Translation to Spanish for various outreach campaigns. This is a consultancy in an as needed basis.



Cine+Más SF

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Liason

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2014

  Target community engagement through films from Latinos in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. Work with community partners to engage the diverse and growing Latino community in the Bay Area. Consults on: * Outreach * Fundraising * Sponsorship opportunities * Media/Communications * Social Media startegy * Logistics * Volunteer management * Translation Spanish/English This is an on going as needed consulting position Target community engagement through films from Latinos in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. Work with community partners to engage the diverse and growing Latino community in the Bay Area. Consults on: * Outreach * Fundraising * Sponsorship opportunities * Media/Communications * Social Media startegy * Logistics * Volunteer management * Translation Spanish/English This is an on going as needed consulting position



MyPio Corp

• San Francisco Bay Area

• CEO & Founder

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2014

  MyPio is an Android App that simplifies and strengthens the relationship between parents and childcare providers. A bilingual application in Spanish and English, MyPio’s schedule, development, and other unique tools offer parents peace of mind, and allow childcare professionals to demonstrate the excellent care they provide MyPio is an Android App that simplifies and strengthens the relationship between parents and childcare providers. A bilingual application in Spanish and English, MyPio’s schedule, development, and other unique tools offer parents peace of mind, and allow childcare professionals to demonstrate the excellent care they provide



SAFE Campaign/ Proposition 34

• California

• Consultant and Spokesperson

  • Dec 2011 - Nov 2012

  Represented Murder Victims Family members in a state wide campaign to replace the death penalty. Was interviewed bilingual by international, national and local media outlets. Including print, television, radio, and social media. Consulted on Spanish language campaign to reach out the Latino community. Translated website materials. Also created social media campaigns to outreach to potential voters with MC Hammer, Sister Helen Prejean, and the ACLU-NC. Represented Murder Victims Family members in a state wide campaign to replace the death penalty. Was interviewed bilingual by international, national and local media outlets. Including print, television, radio, and social media. Consulted on Spanish language campaign to reach out the Latino community. Translated website materials. Also created social media campaigns to outreach to potential voters with MC Hammer, Sister Helen Prejean, and the ACLU-NC.



One Heart Worldwide

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager-Mexico

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  Develop and manage $200,000 for a Maternal Child Health project in the Copper Canyon in Chihuahua Mexico. Working to lower the maternal and infant mortality rate amongst the Tarahumara. Program implementation has included creating and establishing a Asociacion Civil (Non-profit equivelant in Mexico), training Mexican & Tarahumara staff on accounting, management, HR, and fundraising. Working with both SES, IMSS and Mexican Federal health ministry. As well as local non-profit in Chihuahua who are serving the same population.Marketing/Communications:*Ran social media channels with a 150% increased engagement*Conceived and ran online and mail fundraising campaigns*Managed external communications team

• Special Projects Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2012

  Strategize and organize social media campaign. Coordinate all educational materials in Spanish with field office in Mexico. Create WOM, press release and marketing of events.



Organic Events

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Guru

  • 2009 - Jan 2012

  Organic Events plans and produces events that are sustainable, and that are still as fun, decadent, or elegant. Too often, big events produce big waste, rather crafting and planning events that are low impact. Providing logistics, technical and event coordination to provide a seamless experience for all event attendees: • Agape Awards-An award show, with VIP reception at the Green Room for 200 attendees at the War Memorial building. • Tides Momentum-A three-day conference with 30 speakers and 400 attendees at the WHotel. • Brower Youth Awards-An award show, with VIP reception for 300 attendees at the Herbst Theater. • Next Agenda-One day conference for 200 attendees at the Golden Gate Club. • San Francisco Public Health-One day conference for 400 attendees at the Saint Mary's Cathedral.



Pointandship Software, Inc.

• Technical Writer

  • 2010 - Oct 2010

  Designed, wrote, and updated technical documentation. Including online help, user guides, system manuals, and other documents. Specifically for a technical business. Designed, wrote, and updated technical documentation. Including online help, user guides, system manuals, and other documents. Specifically for a technical business.



Help A Mother Out

• Events Relations

  • Feb 2009 - Jan 2010

  Worked on the development, execution, & flawless delivery of events that meet client objectives & parameters. Project managed events by obtaining deliverables from internal and external resources, establishing timelines, providing on-site support and arranging other services from various event vendors. Manage and execute promotional activities with content providers and actively contribute to co-marketing efforts. Provide input and leadership with regard to HAMOs presence in conventional and new media formats and contribute to strategy for consumer-created content. Ensure company involvement with emerging committees and groups dealing with content delivery and represent the company in appropriate industry organizations as required.



Wholistic Arts Festival

• Media Relations

  • Sep 2008 - Jan 2010

  •Writing press releases, marketing plans, advertisements, contributor reports, WOM campaign and collateral material •Placed pieces and articles with outlets and securing interviews with staff on television and radio shows •Strengthen relationships with media, business groups and community/grassroots groups •Expanded Internet marketing, outreach to new target audiences •Writing press releases, marketing plans, advertisements, contributor reports, WOM campaign and collateral material •Placed pieces and articles with outlets and securing interviews with staff on television and radio shows •Strengthen relationships with media, business groups and community/grassroots groups •Expanded Internet marketing, outreach to new target audiences



Internet Archive

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Translator

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Provided Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation for The Internet Archive. As part of their effort to conserve, and archive all web materials available, and in partnership with the National Library of Spain. Provided Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation for The Internet Archive. As part of their effort to conserve, and archive all web materials available, and in partnership with the National Library of Spain.



Death Penalty Focus

• Speaker's Bureau Member

  • 2008 - 2009

  Speaking in community forums, to officials, and private functions about my opposition to the death penalty. The repercussions and its' impact upon our communities, neighborhoods and families. As well as my own experiences with the criminal justice system and my frustrations with our current broken system. Speaking in community forums, to officials, and private functions about my opposition to the death penalty. The repercussions and its' impact upon our communities, neighborhoods and families. As well as my own experiences with the criminal justice system and my frustrations with our current broken system.



San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Events Assistant-Development

  • Feb 2008 - Jun 2008

  Assisted in organizing the two largest development events, ZooFest and ZooFest for Kids. • Assisted in coordinating event chairs • Coordinated performers, catering, donations, silent auction items and in-kind donations • Updated and maintained data contained in donor database according to prescribed standards and procedures • Processed and acknowledges donations, including drafting, preparing, and mailing thank you letters, and other donor recognition efforts • Provided administrative support to the Development Department including coordination of special projects and events, and stewardship and development activities • Assisted with direct mail solicitations, including generating solicitation lists from the donor database, mail merging and preparing and printing letters, labels/envelopes, and inserts • Conducted donor research to assist in proposals and solicitations • Coordinated and organized departmental volunteers



International Latino Film Festival

• Associate Executive Director

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  Organized and led a staff of over 20 people for a 12 day, 9 city, 22 venues film festival. With almost 100 films from Latinos in the US, Latin America, and Spain this festival grew in 2007 5 % from the previous year. As well as organized a one day comprehensive International Emerging Latino Filmmaker's conference. My duties included: • Organized meetings and site visits, with set fundraising, sales and community goals • Created special projects, events and communication tools to retain and grow prospects, donors and members • Account managed, developed, and maintained all aspects of finance, accounting, foreign exchange dealings, marketing and data processing • Controlled budget, cash flow, and capital expenditure • Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated finances and securities • Established and maintained close relationships with bank executives, auditors, and attorneys • Provided financial overview and leadership for all major operating considerations and activities, including development of business and profit plans • Ran payroll for staff of 30 • Coordinated sales presentation strategy for direct mail, print, radio, and television Spanish language for local and national clients • Researched and cultivated potential clients • Set and met sales goals of $100,000 • Organized logistical support for events from small (12) to large (over 1,000) • Media representative in Spanish and English • Translation of English to Spanish for collateral, direct mail, and online communications • Created and implemented collateral, websites, cultivation letters, direct mail campaigns annual reports, press releases and grant proposals • Developed sales presentations and assisted with advertising campaigns including radio spots, newspaper ads, billboards, posters, brochures • Presented to small (10) and large (400) groups



Craigslist Foundation

• Development Consultant

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2006

  Consulted in prospective fundraising opportunities. Includes writing and implementing, fundraising plans. Also coordinating and implementing small, medium and large events to promote the organization mission and programming. Consistently being the point person on grantwritting, working with board members, executives, staff, consultants and volunteers, insuring clear and consistent communication. Organized two large parties (200 to 1000 people) to cultivate and celebrate the non-profit community, board members, funders, foundations and sponsors.



Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Associate

  • 2006 - 2006

  Represented the agency and coordinated year-round relationships with members of the funding community, through all phases of the solicitation and cultivation cycle. Assisted the Development Director in developing and executing a strategic plan for meeting revenue goals. Represented the agency and coordinated year-round relationships with members of the funding community, through all phases of the solicitation and cultivation cycle. Assisted the Development Director in developing and executing a strategic plan for meeting revenue goals.



pointandship software, inc.

• Consultant

  • 2006 - 2006

  Analyzed functions to streamlining procedures. Reorganized to take advantage of the synergies that developed when it acquired new businesses. Spent time doing research, identifying areas of concern, and mapping out how the different areas of a business affect one another. Analyzed functions to streamlining procedures. Reorganized to take advantage of the synergies that developed when it acquired new businesses. Spent time doing research, identifying areas of concern, and mapping out how the different areas of a business affect one another.



Outpost Studio

• Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  Planned, directed and oversaw the management of this post-production audio facility. Specializing indie films, voice over/ ADR, sound design, foley, gaming and music. This included the following: * Restructured business processes * Researched and data collection * Conducted financial analysis * Prepared business proposals/presentations * Average of sales of $20,000 per project * Facilitated work and projects * Purchased of equipment * Commercial lease negotiations .



Lorraine Hansberry Theater Company

• Development Associate

  • 2004 - 2005

  Worked closely with Executive and Artistic Director to find new funding sources. Represented the agency and coordinated year-round relationships with members of the funding community, through all phases of the solicitation and cultivation cycle. Worked with the Artistic, Administrative, Educational staff, as well as the Board and Volunteers to stay abreast of ongoing initiatives and identify priority funding, working with key agency staff, writing letters, proposals, budgets, reports, and other communication, and maintaining calendar of corporate and foundation deadlines to ensure the timely completion and submission of materials. Other responsibilities include communicating year-round with corporate and foundation representatives to maintain and strengthen affiliation with Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, through activities such as mailings, event invitations, meetings, site visits, phone conversations, and coordinating research on corporate and foundation prospects.



Independent Consulting

• Development Consultant

  • 2003 - 2004

  Worked with a variety of community based organizations in New York City on a project basis to meet their fundraising goals. Including on special projects, annual fund, special events, and mass mailings. Worked closely with development team to determine effective strategies to identified donors and prospects. Engaged donors to donate gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts. Provided opportunity for donors to receive recognition and increase future giving opportunity. Contributed to logistical support for the events and afterward participated in gift acknowledgment process. Including organizing 400 artists and 100 committee members for upscale live and silent auctions that raised $200,000. Special projects and publications including a catalog, research donor stewardship, and record keeping.



LocalPatron

• Art Manager

  • 2002 - 2003

  Recruited artists of all disciplines for a collective dedicated to custom made work. Contacting curators, gallery managers, cafe managers, trying to create opportunities for artists. Creating art package: production of resumes, photographs, artists' statements, press releases. Planned successfully attended art events, with a variety of artists from blacksmiths to glassblowers. Recruited artists of all disciplines for a collective dedicated to custom made work. Contacting curators, gallery managers, cafe managers, trying to create opportunities for artists. Creating art package: production of resumes, photographs, artists' statements, press releases. Planned successfully attended art events, with a variety of artists from blacksmiths to glassblowers.



National Kidney Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Consultant

  • 2001 - 2002

  * Provided assistance with Access database merger. * Modified existing databases and database management systems * Trained users and answer questions. * Worked as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations. * Selected and entered codes to monitor database performance and to create production database. * Reviewed workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.



Organic Online

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Management Coordinator

  • 1998 - 2001

  Managed resources of various website production departments: Client Services, Engineering, Design, Finance. Including partnership with the Marketing and Communications and the sales to maintain and update web-based content and partnership interfaces. Maintaining budgets, traffic coordination, resource allocation, and time guidelines both on a project and on departmental basis. Provided technical continuity for sales team and clients, from the sales cycle to post-sale support. Gathered business, technical and user experience-based requirements, and compare to product features offer solutions and creative approaches to problems or obstacles. Provided technical assistance in the development of product features/functionalities in prototype form.



HeadQuarters Advertising

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • 1998 - 1998

  Assisted in the production of Spanish language national and regional campaigns. Strategize and developed programs that are integral to the sales team's success in the field. Assisted in managing production and execution of sales kit materials, and in writing sales collateral materials. Including direct mail, print, radio, and television advertising for local and national clients. Interacted with the field offices as well as in-house personnel and clients, including Dole, SBC Communications. Assisted in the production of Spanish language national and regional campaigns. Strategize and developed programs that are integral to the sales team's success in the field. Assisted in managing production and execution of sales kit materials, and in writing sales collateral materials. Including direct mail, print, radio, and television advertising for local and national clients. Interacted with the field offices as well as in-house personnel and clients, including Dole, SBC Communications.



Staff Admin

• Associate

  • 1997 - 1998

  Coordinated fund raising for political and non-profit clients in Latino community. Assisted with major donor cultivation, and constituent relationship. Managed and supported external and internal special events including liaison with hotels, banquets, caterers. Wrote and designed materials for events, direct mail campaigns and edited annual report. Maintained an event database in Raiser's Edge 7.5. Provided back-up gift data processing and conducted special projects as needed Coordinated fund raising for political and non-profit clients in Latino community. Assisted with major donor cultivation, and constituent relationship. Managed and supported external and internal special events including liaison with hotels, banquets, caterers. Wrote and designed materials for events, direct mail campaigns and edited annual report. Maintained an event database in Raiser's Edge 7.5. Provided back-up gift data processing and conducted special projects as needed



BMUG

• Office Manager

  • 1992 - 1994

  Provided the basic Office Management duties at this ground breaking technology non-profit. Berkeley Macintosh Users Group (BMUG) was a users' group created to share knowledge on computing, primarily the Apple Macintosh. BMUG electronic bulletin board service (BBS) had 20,000 members in three major metropolitan areas in both the United States and Japan at its' peak in 1993. The motto was "We are in the business of giving information away." Also participated is organized and attended the 1993 MacWorld Expo Tokyo conference. Additional responsibilities included training new employees in office procedures, telephone systems and office equipment, packing and shipping newsletters, freeware and software.