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Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel
Company NameFord Foundation
Dates EmployedApr 2013 – Sep 2014 Employment Duration1 yr 6 mos
LocationNew York, New York
Served on the overall senior leadership management team. Ensured compliance with regulatory, governance, and general legal requirements in the US and abroad. Provided executive oversight of Office of Legal Services, Grants Management, Internal Audit, Office of the Secretary, and HR, representing the foundation’s core operational functions and over one quarter of its global personnel.
• Secured Consultative Status for Ford at the United Nations' Economic and Security Council (ECOSOC) after many unsuccessful attempts; leveraged stick-to-itiveness and diplomacy to finally secure the status last year, which grants permission to attend meetings and offer views on matters of organizational interest.
• Presented Ford’s goals and work twice before the ECOSOC NGO Committee, and established strong relationships with several country missions to garner support for Ford’s application. |