Maria Osorio
Chief Diversity Officer at NYC Mayor's Office of Contract Services- Claim this Profile
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Brendan Sexton
Maria is top-flight--smart, insightful, committed. She is able to work in an political and bureaucratic maze--the mayor's office--and stay on point, focused on substance. she's also personable, communicative, easy to work with. a great resource and colleague.
Mersida Ibric, MPA
Maria’s passion and expertise in the environmental science field makes her the ideal advocate for sustainable procurement practices. From her meticulous nature to her dedication to the mission of sustainable policies working with Maria is a pleasure. One of the projects I manage in our office includes an annual research publication in which Maria contributes to. Her contributions to our research and analysis of NYC procurement practices, particularly in the context of Environmental Preferable Purchasing, are tremendous and continuously spot on. She is always professional and works well with all of our internal teams as well as other agencies citywide. Maria has an extensive science background that complements her public service experience, which coupled with her great personality and professional demeanor makes her an outstanding asset to any office.
Brendan Sexton
Maria is top-flight--smart, insightful, committed. She is able to work in an political and bureaucratic maze--the mayor's office--and stay on point, focused on substance. she's also personable, communicative, easy to work with. a great resource and colleague.
Mersida Ibric, MPA
Maria’s passion and expertise in the environmental science field makes her the ideal advocate for sustainable procurement practices. From her meticulous nature to her dedication to the mission of sustainable policies working with Maria is a pleasure. One of the projects I manage in our office includes an annual research publication in which Maria contributes to. Her contributions to our research and analysis of NYC procurement practices, particularly in the context of Environmental Preferable Purchasing, are tremendous and continuously spot on. She is always professional and works well with all of our internal teams as well as other agencies citywide. Maria has an extensive science background that complements her public service experience, which coupled with her great personality and professional demeanor makes her an outstanding asset to any office.
Brendan Sexton
Maria is top-flight--smart, insightful, committed. She is able to work in an political and bureaucratic maze--the mayor's office--and stay on point, focused on substance. she's also personable, communicative, easy to work with. a great resource and colleague.
Mersida Ibric, MPA
Maria’s passion and expertise in the environmental science field makes her the ideal advocate for sustainable procurement practices. From her meticulous nature to her dedication to the mission of sustainable policies working with Maria is a pleasure. One of the projects I manage in our office includes an annual research publication in which Maria contributes to. Her contributions to our research and analysis of NYC procurement practices, particularly in the context of Environmental Preferable Purchasing, are tremendous and continuously spot on. She is always professional and works well with all of our internal teams as well as other agencies citywide. Maria has an extensive science background that complements her public service experience, which coupled with her great personality and professional demeanor makes her an outstanding asset to any office.
Brendan Sexton
Maria is top-flight--smart, insightful, committed. She is able to work in an political and bureaucratic maze--the mayor's office--and stay on point, focused on substance. she's also personable, communicative, easy to work with. a great resource and colleague.
Mersida Ibric, MPA
Maria’s passion and expertise in the environmental science field makes her the ideal advocate for sustainable procurement practices. From her meticulous nature to her dedication to the mission of sustainable policies working with Maria is a pleasure. One of the projects I manage in our office includes an annual research publication in which Maria contributes to. Her contributions to our research and analysis of NYC procurement practices, particularly in the context of Environmental Preferable Purchasing, are tremendous and continuously spot on. She is always professional and works well with all of our internal teams as well as other agencies citywide. Maria has an extensive science background that complements her public service experience, which coupled with her great personality and professional demeanor makes her an outstanding asset to any office.
Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma White Belt
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Experience
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NYC Mayor's Office of Contract Services
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Diversity Officer
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ago. de 2022 - - o momento
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NYC Department of Youth & Community Development
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Deputy Chief Operating Officer / Associate Commissioner
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set. de 2019 - set. de 2022
Support oversight of Administrative Services and Human Resources Divisions. Participate in the planning and preparedness of DYCD in the event of an emergency to ensure continuity of agency operations. Agency representative in NYC's Racial & Social Equity Program. Continue in the management of an agency-wide program to increase Minority and Women owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) utilization to ensure compliance with existing M/WBE regulations.
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Special Advisor for M/WBE Initiatives
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mar. de 2017 - set. de 2019
Develop and implement policies to help streamline agency operations and support the creation of the agency’s new strategic plan with a focus on organizational readiness and staff development. Develop, execute and manage an agency-wide program to increase Minority and Women ownedBusiness Enterprise (M/WBE) utilization. My successes to date include the development of online resources to assist our non-profit clients in identifying M/WBEs to meet their contractual obligations, developed and implemented an approval process for non-competitive purchases, and require biannual training to procurement staff on M/WBE regulations and compliance requirements.
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Assistant Commissioner of Operations
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set. de 2012 - mar. de 2017
As a member of the Administration’s M/WBE Leadership Team, I provided guidance in strategic planning and policy development. Managed SBS' Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity, Certification and Buyer Services Units. Participated in drafting the City’s M/WBE regulation and promulgated the local law into the NYC Administrative Code. Streamlined the application and processes for the City’s certification of minority and women owned business enterprises, emerging business enterprises, and local business enterprises. Launched the City’s Online Certification Portal which allowed electronic application submission and vendor management of their Online Directory profiles. Provided guidance and training to mayoral agencies on compliance with the M/WBE Program.
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Senior Environmental Analyst
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ago. de 2007 - set. de 2012
Implemented the City’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program and completed the Green Cleaning Pilot Program to access the effectiveness of green cleaning products. Participated in drafting the City’s green regulations and promulgated the local law into the NYC Administrative Code. Reviewed agency construction, health and human service related solicitation documents and provided guidance to agencies to ensure compliance with the NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules. Analyzed procurement data and drafted various sections of the Annual Procurement Indicator’s Report.
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Project Manager
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mai. de 2005 - ago. de 2007
As a member of the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Task Force, I organized monthly meetings for discussions on policy revisions and technical guidance manual updates. Reviewed environmental review applications while providing guidance to applicants ensuring compliance with the CEQR process. Participated in drafting the City’s Green Buildings Standard regulation and promulgated the local law into the NYC Administrative Code. As a member of the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Task Force, I organized monthly meetings for discussions on policy revisions and technical guidance manual updates. Reviewed environmental review applications while providing guidance to applicants ensuring compliance with the CEQR process. Participated in drafting the City’s Green Buildings Standard regulation and promulgated the local law into the NYC Administrative Code.
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Water Quality Scientist
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mai. de 2000 - abr. de 2005
Assisted in regulatory and policy reviews of city, state and federal drinking water regulations to ensure agency compliance. Managed the Lead Monitoring Program databases for residential testing and federal compliance monitoring. Prepared the annual compliance report on Lead and Copper for submission to the NYC Department of Health. Coordinated the drafting and design of the annual Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report. Assisted in regulatory and policy reviews of city, state and federal drinking water regulations to ensure agency compliance. Managed the Lead Monitoring Program databases for residential testing and federal compliance monitoring. Prepared the annual compliance report on Lead and Copper for submission to the NYC Department of Health. Coordinated the drafting and design of the annual Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report.
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Environmental Analyst
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jan. de 1998 - mai. de 2000
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Education
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1988 - 1992
Wesleyan University
BS, Environmental Science -
2020 - 2021
Cornell University
Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion -
2006 - 2008
Baruch College
Executive MPA -
1995 - 1997
LIU Post
MS, Environmental Studies
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