PASTS AND PRESENT CLIENTS AND COLLABORATIONS
AMERICAN SOLIDARIA
América Solidaria is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization founded and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with offices in Colombia, Haiti, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, and the United States (D.C.). Their mission is to build networks of cooperation throughout the Americas by connecting long-term, highly skilled volunteers with nonprofit host organizations working on the ground. I advised and connected the organization to the United Nations Department of Global Communications for affiliation, partnerships, and amplification of their mission.
ARIGATOU INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1990, Arigatou International was the vision of the late Rev. Takeyasu Miyamoto, a Japanese Buddhist leader who dedicated his life to promoting peace. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, its members continue to support the only global interfaith organization dedicated exclusively to protecting children’s rights and well-being. Arigatou International's four key initiatives: 1) The Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC), and 2) Ending Child Poverty, located in Kenya. 3) Ethics Education for Children, located in Geneva. 4) Prayer and Action for Children, located in NY. I served as the Chief Partnership and Development Officer and Liaison to the United Nations for the past three years. During that time, I introduced and advised on the affiliation process to the United Nations Department of Global Communications and other entities in the United States, with a focus on building partnerships and amplifying the mission.
ASIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Aims to raise the representation of Asian Americans in corporate leadership, increase the number of Asian American women in senior roles, and advocate for economic equity for all minority-owned small businesses. AABDC promotes allyship among diverse communities and works to foster long-lasting, productive relationships between minority populations and corporations. I introduced and advised in the affiliation process to the United Nations Department of Global Communications for partnerships and amplification of the mission. After the organization officially obtained affiliation, I trained the C-Suite leadership and staff on how to leverage the new partnership and UN additional connections, including the United Nations Global Compact.
BELLA ABZUG LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Founded in memory of the late US Congresswoman, BALI recognizes that their nation’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations, have, and continue to face, social and economic barriers to obtaining leadership roles. They offer leadership training with a particular focus on girls and young women as well as the LGBTQ+ community. Worked with filmmaker and documentarian Jeff Oppenheim to create a digital funding campaign to include an orientation film and a social media campaign to support the fundraising efforts.
CLYC.ME
A US and Latin American technology, information and internet company founded to provide innovative and transparent social cause fundraising campaigns. Clycme's mission is to connect social causes with donors through a platform that provides real-time insight into impact and resource usage, fostering transparency and meaningful giving. I met the team of Clyc.me during a presentation at the North American Chilean Chamber of Commerce. They were introducing their new Start-up to the network. As I learned about their mission, vision and their ability to fundraise through a platform system that allow to show full transparency on how the fundings were collected and allocated, I invited them to present with me at the United Nations 69th International Civil Society Conference to showcase their new tools and process of fundraising at a global level.
CONCORDIA SUMMIT
Held in New York City each September, the Concordia Annual Summit is the most extensive and inclusive nonpartisan global affairs forum alongside the UN General Assembly. Convening a powerful roster of cross-sector leaders, the Summit fosters an international community and identifies avenues for collaboration. I produced, researched, and organized external media coverage and electronic press assets in conjunction with the annual gathering.
EAZEL
Eazel is a company that provides a platform for virtual art exhibitions and a price database for art market information. It offers VR exhibitions, audio stories, and a comprehensive art database. Eazel also provides tools for artists to showcase their work and connect with potential buyers and collectors.
Served the arts and technology start-up that allows people to explore, engage and expand their interaction with the world's leading art exhibitions by advising and affiliating with the United Nations' Global Compact. Further supported the team by guiding them on best practices for partnerships with other entities and missions under the UN structure.
FRIENDS WITHOUT BORDERS
Friends Without A Border provides free, high-quality healthcare in areas of dire need in Southeast Asia. They promote sustainable solutions to health care in developing countries. I introduced and advised in the affiliation process to the United Nations Department of Global Communications for partnerships and amplification of mission.
GIULIO GARI FOUNDATION
Founded to continue the legacy of famed opera singer Giulio Gari by celebrating the next generation of opera singers through its annual International Vocal Competition and Reception. To help build capacity and board diversity, I created the International Committee. I Chaired the committee, advised and introduced the organization to the United Nations through the Department of Global Communications. I aligned the organization with the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals and further strategically developed new relationships through the Consulates in NYC. One successful result was the collaboration with the Korean Consulate and the First Price Winner, ByeongMin Gil. The consulate hosted a concert for Mr. ByeongMin Gil, produced in partnership with the organization to further celebrate his accomplishment.
LAFAYETTE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Is a dynamic, multiracial, multicultural, intergenerational church that was Founded by abolitionists and continues to be at the forefront of social justice. Their vision for ministry is to live the gospel by cultivating a welcoming and supportive church home for their diverse community through their ministries of worship, music and art, social justice, Christian education and support of community organizations. Co-produce short form documentary style videos to support the Church’s “Open Doors” Capital Campaign to essentially raise funds necessary to address the urgent restoration work to maintain its structural integrity. This resulted in the project being awarded a one-million-dollar matching grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places.
NEW AMERICAN ECONOMY AND THE AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL
A bipartisan research and advocacy organization fighting for smart federal, state, and local immigration policies that help grow our economy and create jobs for all Americans. I served to coordinate multicamera, live event coverage of the premiere three-day celebrity-driving festival that celebrates the cultural and economic contributions of immigrants to the American Economy.
NORTH AMERICA CHILEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Founded in 1918, the North American Chilean Chamber of Commerce operating in New York City is a leading business organization fostering economic ties between the United States and Chile. Their mission is to advance, promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between the two countries. Connected the chamber to the United Nations through the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Department of Global Communications. Also, introduced the network to the Greater Chamber of Commerce which developed into a great partnership through membership. Additionally, I advised the chamber on multiple levels, including fundraising activities.ising activities.
THE OCHO
Is a nonprofit organization focused on providing information to the Hispanic community in the United States and abroad regarding social, economic, political, and cultural matters. OCHO aims to raise awareness and support the Hispanic community through its various initiatives. I introduced and advised the organization with the affiliation process to the United Nations Department of Global Communications for partnerships and amplification of mission.
PAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
The Pan American Development Foundation is a non-governmental and non-political organization created in 1962 by the Organization of American States, the public and private sectors to focus on pressing concerns in the Western Hemisphere. As an Advisory Committee member since 2016, I have volunteered my time and services for the organization in several activities and numerous times. My lattes accomplishment was to introduce PADF to the United Nations Department of Global Communications and shepherd the organization in the affiliation process. In March of 2022, PADF was welcome as a member of the UN/DGC and has been collaborating globally ever since.
THE SEXIEST BEAUTY
Served as brand ambassador for the #SpeakYourSexy social media social enterprise campaign and serviced to expanded outreach and sales by developing a related network of non-profit causes and related corporate partners. Further organized product placement and also created unique moderated panels that focused on demonstrated models of public private partnerships (P3s) focusing on women's issue and brands.
THE INTERNATIONAL WELOVEYOU FOUNDATION
Promotes unity and friendship among all people of the global village—beyond nationality, race, religion and socioeconomic status—through impactful environmental and community-centered initiatives carried out with the heart of a mother. I advised the organization on how to successfully manage their new affiliation with the United Nations Department of Global Communications and how to network and partner with other organizations inside the UN for expansion of resources and mission amplification.
