Nancy Palencia Ramírez
Lab Manager at Immigration Initiative at Harvard- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Swedish Professional working proficiency
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Verified International Academic Qualifications
World Education ServicesApr, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Immigration Initiative at Harvard
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lab Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
As Projects Lab Manager, I oversaw project planning, implementation and delivery initiatives to support the advancement of interdisciplinary scholarship, original research, and intellectual exchange on issues related to immigrant origin children. During this time, I developed and deployed projects to improve lab operations, coordinate events, and facilitate collaboration within the Harvard community. I also played a key role in producing "Our Moving Stories: Voices of Resilience," a podcast that fostered discussions about migration’s impact on children’s lives, and sat on the "Higher Ed Pathways to Immigration: Why it Matters" panel hosted at the prestigious Edward M. Kennedy Institute. Key Achievements: • Utilized data-led decision-making to increase website traffic by 257%. • Fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation within the Harvard community to increase personnel by 30%. • Leveraged strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to manage lab operations, mitigate risk, overcome challenges and coordinate events. Skills: Problem Solving · Project Management · Data-Driven Decision Making · Leadership · Project Implementation · Analytical Skills · Project Planning · Organization Skills · Operational Excellence. Show less
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The Appian Way
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Editor in Chief
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Nov 2022 - Aug 2023
The Appian Way at The Harvard Graduate School of Education (Oct 2022 – Jun 2023) As Editor-in-Chief, I spearheaded the editorial direction for The Appian Way, ensuring the publication aligned with the goals and values of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and effectively captured the diverse experiences and perspectives of the masters’ community. • Led targeted strategies to increase both the volume of submissions received and the number of published articles by 43%, effectively enhancing content development and dissemination capabilities. • Collaborated with industry-leading organizations, including MPower Financing and World Education Services. • Partnered with the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Alumni Services, to strategically promote and enhance their offerings within the Appian Way. Show less
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The University of Texas System
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Scholarship Committee Chair
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2022
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Escuelas Católicas
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Spain
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Teacher
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
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Human Rights Watch
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Media Intern
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
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Capital Media
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Mexico
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business and Culture Editor
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Mar 2014 - Aug 2015
As the Business and Culture Editor at The News, I managed the editorial direction of business and cultural content, publishing high-quality, engaging articles designed to inform, entertain, and foster a deep and diverse understanding of business and culture. • Published the highest volume of articles and reduced newspaper errors by 14%. • Effectively identified, mapped, and engaged with stakeholders, including briefing senior management. • Forged and sustained strategic partnerships with local cultural institutions and businesses, securing exclusive interviews and insights to enhance content quality and broaden readership. Show less
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Gaba Corporation
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Japan
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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English Instructor
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Oct 2011 - Feb 2014
I learned to effectively manage complaints and questions during my work as an English teacher in Japan where I answered questions for people ranging from children to CEOs. This experience fortified my ability to communicate efficiently. I learned to effectively manage complaints and questions during my work as an English teacher in Japan where I answered questions for people ranging from children to CEOs. This experience fortified my ability to communicate efficiently.
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Justice at Stake
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Media Intern
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
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Education
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Harvard Graduate School of Education
M.Ed, Learning Design Innovation and Technology -
King's College London
Master’s Degree, International Political Economy -
University of Texas at Tyler
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government