An accomplished nonprofit leader, educator, and human rights advocate with over 15 years of experience driving community development, public health initiatives, and social justice programs across Belize and the United States. Specializes in behavior change communication, human rights documentation, sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), anti-trafficking coordination, and youth empowerment. A certified primary educator with experience in both Belize and the U.S. educational systems, with a strong background in curriculum development, multigrade instruction, and leadership within multicultural settings. Skilled in organizational governance, strategic planning, research methodologies, and advocacy for marginalized groups. Recognized for bridging grassroots mobilization with policy-level impact, and for fostering collaboration among government, civil society organizations, and international agencies.
governance, resource mobilization, strategic planning, and program
coordination. Successfully led internal relations, developed
organizational strategic frameworks (2016–2021), and coordinated
national and international initiatives related to Sexual and
Reproductive Health and Rights. Registered with the Belize National
AIDS Commission and an active contributor to various United
Nations processes.
Behavior Change Communication (BCC)
Community Engagement and Mobilization
Human Rights Documentation and Advocacy
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Strategic Planning and Organizational Development
Nonprofit Leadership and Governance
Research and Data Collection (Health and Social Issues)
Youth Empowerment and Capacity Building
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response
Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Coordination
Multigrade and Elementary Education
Curriculum Development and Instructional Leadership
Civil Society Organization (CSO) Coordination
International Program Coordination and Partnership Building
Public Awareness and Health Campaigns
Proposal Writing and Resource Mobilization
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of Social Programs
Victim Assistance and Rescue Operations
Advocacy for Marginalized and Vulnerable Populations
Policy Contribution and Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Processes
March 2006 – June 2010: Led national stigma reduction and behavior change initiatives for key populations at Pan American Social Marketing Organization.
March 2011 – 2012: Conducted health research and GPS vulnerability mapping for the Ministry of Health, in partnership with Universidad Del Valle De Guatemala and CDC.
March 2010 – 2016: Documented human rights violations and contributed to Belize’s Universal Periodic Review 2018 with the United Belize Advocacy Movement.
December 2013 – 2017: Supported youth leadership and rights-based advocacy with Youth Empowerment for Change.
August 2019 – 2021: Chaired the Belize Spotlight Initiative Civil Society National Reference Group, coordinating national strategies to end violence against women and girls.
August 2021 – 2024: Served as Elementary Teacher and Grade Leader through the J1 Exchange Program with Participate Learning, leading curriculum design and planning.
September 2015 – 2021: Taught multigrade classes and led school-community development projects at Saint Matthews, Franks Eddy, and More Tomorrow Government Schools.
February 2016 – January 2017: Strengthened nonprofit governance and strategic planning as Vice President of the Board at the Belize Family Life Association.
December 2016 – March 2018: Supported national anti-trafficking efforts with the Ministry of Human Development, assisting victim rescue operations and public awareness campaigns.
Since 2016: Directs nonprofit operations and strategic partnerships in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights as Executive Director registered with the Belize National AIDS Commission
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