Experience

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Digital Equity Planner

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  - Liaise with local, State, and Federal agencies to develop and implement various policies, programs, and projects that facilitate the construction of broadband infrastructure and improve connectivity for vulnerable communities - Coordinate project activities with inter-departmental and inter-agency project teams - Advance and foster broadband discussions and propose appropriate inclusion into internal and external plans - Develop project budgets; prepare cost estimates and budget justifications; monitor and control project expenditures. - Oversee full-cycle contract administration and management for all digital equity programs and projects. Show less



U.S. Embassy in Santiago

• • Feb 2017 - Jan 2023

  - Manage cross-functional team in a fast-paced Public Affairs office, supervising projects to advance U.S. priority areas such as entrepreneurship, small business development, women’s empowerment, etc.- Spearhead the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs from pilot to a present-day nationwide success story, providing core business skills to hundreds of vulnerable small business owners and increasing business earnings by 74% worldwide - Evaluate and oversee 100+ external grants and programs, requiring impeccable managerial skills for successful liaising with grantees, event planning, and development of outreach strategies- Design and implement a new comprehensive audience-based communication plan, providing critical market insight to reach new audiences to determine engagement strategies- Strengthen and advance U.S. economic, political, and cultural priorities through strategic relationships with diverse contacts, including economic development professionals, think tanks, media, NGOs, municipalities, and policymakers- Craft executive communications, cables, strategy documents, and speeches for 200+ engagements and events- Advise senior personnel, including vice-presidential delegations and congressional reps relating to areas of expertise Show less

• • Sep 2012 - Feb 2017

  - Implemented inter-sectorial trafficking in persons (TIP) working group, securing resources for hundreds of victims and negotiating critical legislative changes with congressional leaders- Represented the U.S. government at high-level events to cultivate strategic contacts in the political and economic sector- Conducted quantitative/qualitative research and monitored political and economic trends, directly shaping U.S. government diplomatic strategy- Achieved executive coordination of frequent VIP visits (Vice-President Joe Biden, Secretary of State John Kerry, Congressional Delegations) requiring extensive interagency collaboration and calm under intense pressure Show less

• • Jan 2011 - Sep 2012

  - Coordinate meetings, conferences and workshops with universities and government institutions both within Chile and in Latin America. - Successfully planned and executed two conferences in July 2012 (at the Instituto Geográfico Militar and at Universidad Federico Santa Maria in Valparaiso). bringing together academics, military personnel, and private sector to discuss subjects of mutual interest.



Middlebury College and Universidad Austral de Chile

• Valdivia, Chile

• CORFO Lead Teacher

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

  - Lead teacher and supervisor for CORFO English Program. - Administrate and teach 60 technical professionals during a series of intensive English courses. - Building and creating original materials to stimulate and challenge the adult students. - Serve as mentor for students desiring further professional development. - Lead teacher and supervisor for CORFO English Program. - Administrate and teach 60 technical professionals during a series of intensive English courses. - Building and creating original materials to stimulate and challenge the adult students. - Serve as mentor for students desiring further professional development.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Passport Specialist

  • Feb 2007 - Dec 2008

  - Integral team member during 2007 passport surge resulting in a 45% increase in passport applications resulting in high volumes of data analysis. - Proven flexible team player who prospers in a fast-paced work environment requiring time management, strong customer service skills and quick problem solving. - Integral team member during 2007 passport surge resulting in a 45% increase in passport applications resulting in high volumes of data analysis. - Proven flexible team player who prospers in a fast-paced work environment requiring time management, strong customer service skills and quick problem solving.