Experience

Music:Not Impossible

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Business Development & Strategy

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Not Impossible Labs, the award-winning technology incubator and content studio created MUSIC: NOT IMPOSSIBLE, a vibro-textileTM wearable that creates an immersive experience of music. Originally inspired by and designed for the deaf community, Music:Not Impossible went beyond its initial scope bringing people together for a shared experience regardless of abilities. Music:Not Impossible was recently named one of TIME's 2023 Best Inventions. In my current role as the Head of Business Development & Strategy at Music: Not Impossible, my focus is on developing and executing a clear and comprehensive strategy that includes a roadmap for product development, marketing, and scaling. At the same time, continuously developing and refining messaging & branding strategies with information collected on the field and that effectively resonates with M:NI’s target audiences. Establishing strategic partnerships with organizations, institutions, and businesses in the deaf community and other target audiences while fostering an inclusive ecosystem. Show less



The Women's Business Development Council

• United States
• Business Skills Training
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  The mission of the WBDC is to support economic prosperity for women and strengthen communities through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and businesses. From starting or growing a business to increasing income, the Women’s Business Development Council drives business success in a tangible and accessible way.As a Board Member, I promote the organization in order to raise visibility and advocate its mission within the community through active outreach targeting minority-women-owned businesses and within my own social network. Along with other members of the board, I provide collaborative oversight and guidance to the CEO in order to set/ensure strategic direction, mission, and goals. This was particularly important during COVID when the WBDC was awarded substantially higher amounts of state and city funds to ensure the survival of existing women-owned businesses and creation of more daycare openings to allow women to continue working. Show less

• Volunteer

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Work with a number of incredible women who are clients/students of the Advisory Program helping them with planning, finances, marketing, and development mostly in the start-up phase. Done through one-on-one sessions held over Zoom.



Summit 7 LLC Holdings

• Greenwich, CT

• Co-CEO / Co-Owner

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2021

  Summit 7 LLC is an educational company at the forefront of nurturing young minds with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Summit 7 LL believes in the transformative power of technology and empathy, aiming to equip children with the skills and confidence to address global challenges. As a subsidiary of Summit 7 LLC Holdings, Zaniac’s tri-state campuses (NY, NJ and CT) are dedicated to expanding its impact in the area and beyond. Key roles included designing and developing innovative STEAM programs aligned with the franchise’s mission and values, leading and supporting a team of educators, instructors, and support staff to ensure the successful delivery of educational programs, providing ongoing training and mentorship to foster a culture of excellence and student engagement, executing Summit 7’s d/b/a Zaniac Learning brand’s expansion strategy in the tri-state area and other parts of the USA, promoting Zaniac's curriculum, operating system, and learning management system for licensing to other educational institutions, thereby expanding the reach of its mission, acting as a liaison between Zaniac Learning and the local communities, fostering relationships with parents, schools, and other stakeholders, ensuring that all programs maintained a high standard of quality and relevance to the needs of K-8th grade students. Show less



Royal Bank of Scotland Business

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, FX Strategy Latin America

  • 1999 - 2015

  A multifaceted position combining strategic thinking, in-depth market analysis, and active client engagement. Played a crucial part in guiding the bank's clients through the complexities of trading in Latin American and broader EM currencies (spot, NDFs and options) through comprehensive understanding of the region and global context to provide valuable trade recommendations and strategies to clients while actively managing risk. Client engagement across retail, institutional and hedge funds and marketing aspects were particularly important in building and maintaining relationships to drive business growth and success. Show less



BrazilFoundation

• Brazil
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Director (Former)

  • 2009 - 2010

  BrazilFoundation's mission is to mobilize resources for ideas and actions that transform Brazil. We work with local leaders, organizations and a global network of supporters to promote equality, social justice and economic opportunity for all Brazilians. BrazilFoundation's mission is to mobilize resources for ideas and actions that transform Brazil. We work with local leaders, organizations and a global network of supporters to promote equality, social justice and economic opportunity for all Brazilians.



Chase

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• AVP, Corporate Bond Research

  • May 1997 - Apr 1999

  Covered Latin American issuers within the oil, gas, electricity and chemical industries. Include publishing publications as maintaining updated credit reports on respective issuers. Covered Latin American issuers within the oil, gas, electricity and chemical industries. Include publishing publications as maintaining updated credit reports on respective issuers.



The Bank Of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd., New York Branch

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Credit Analyst, Emerging Markets Group

  • May 1994 - Mar 1997

  Credit analysis of Mexican banks and Brazilian corporates to support commercial lending decisions. Credit analysis of Mexican banks and Brazilian corporates to support commercial lending decisions.