Brendez Wineglass

Cross-functional leader with extensive experience in community development and international business across North America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Africa. Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar projects and build cross-cultural partnerships that drive community empowerment. Strong project management skills complemented by a background in social justice and capacity building, resulting in increased community engagement and resource development. Expertise in fostering high-performance cultures and solutions-driven collaboration in diverse international environments.

• Design Thinking: From Insights to Viability, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, 08/01/24, QRZYODLL
• Certificate in Social Impact Management and Leadership, Institute for Nonprofit Practice, 05/01/23
• Innovative Cultural Fellow, Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI), 08/01/18
• Mental Health First Aid Certification, National Council for Mental Wellbeing (ThriveNYC Initiative), 09/01/17

• $14M+ Total Fund Management: Stewarded $3M donor pipeline at IMPACCT Brooklyn; secured $11M capital project funding for African Poetry Theater
• International Business Innovation: Contributed to world's first hotel-coworking integration project in Dubai
• Digital Transformation Leadership: Created IMPACCT Village metaverse experience; achieved 67% social media growth; led comprehensive technology overhaul
• Community Development Impact: Led Community Capacity Initiative resulting in borough-wide 'Jamaica Is' marketing campaign
• Cultural Innovation: Democratized arts commissioning process supporting emerging Queens-based artists with $40K annual funding
• Event Production Excellence: Directed global conference for 500+ C-Suite executives; managed multiple galas and ribbon-cutting ceremonies
• Policy Advocacy: Facilitated legislative engagement sessions connecting arts, community development, and federal policy

• Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit - Corporate leadership and women's empowerment
• Delta Days at the Capitol - Federal legislative advocacy and policy engagement
• WikiGap 2020 (UN Department of Global Communications partnership) - International collaboration on digital gender equity
• JPMorgan Chase Tech for Social Good Day - Nonprofit technology innovation and capacity building

• CORE Leadership Fellow, Institute for Nonprofit Practice
• AMEX Innovative Cultural Advocate Fellow, Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute

• Vice President, NYC Black Women's Political Club, 01/01/19, Present, Civic engagement, voter education, and policy advocacy focusing on education, upliftment, and broad participation of Black women across NYC
• Chair, Community Mediation Services, 01/01/18, Present, Oversight of conflict resolution services and training programs serving diverse communities through court diversion, therapeutic interventions, and specialized educational programs
• President, Edge School of the Arts Legacy Foundation, 01/01/18, Present, Arts education support and scholarship creation for underserved students across ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, modern dance, and youth ensemble programs
• Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., 04/01/24, Present, Civil rights and social action initiatives including Delta Days at the Capitol federal legislative advocacy
• Event Chair, Howard University 10-Year Class Reunion, 10/01/18, 10/31/19, Successfully led planning and execution of multi-regional alumni events; raised $90,000 for alumni initiatives across four regions, Charter Day, and Homecoming 2019
• Art Producer - Artist Commissioning Program, Queens Council on the Arts, 09/01/17, 06/30/21, Selected four artists annually to receive $10,000 commissions each; supported year-long creative projects from concept to world premiere
• Volunteer, Mental Health First Aid - ThriveNYC, 09/01/17, Present, Public education program teaching skills to identify and respond to mental health and substance abuse challenges as part of NYC's commitment to training 250,000 residents
• Events Volunteer, Black Enterprise Magazine, 02/01/14, Present, Support Women of Power Summit execution; manage registration, event flow, and serve as liaison between executive staff and conference attendees
• Volunteer, The Network Journal Communications, 03/01/14, Present, Support 25 Most Influential Women in Business Awards ceremony; provide event strategy, workflow support, and sponsor engagement
• National Panelist, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Ongoing, Evaluate creative submissions from teens nationwide, providing critical feedback and recognition for emerging artists and writers, with outstanding work featured at prestigious venues including the Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Volunteer, No Kid Hungry Campaign, 09/01/13, 11/30/13, Collaborated on child hunger alleviation through pop-up food service events across NYC; engaged children in nutrition education and healthy cooking demonstrations
• Team Lead, Howard University Alternative Spring Break, 01/01/07, 01/31/09, Led week-long disaster relief expedition to rebuild New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina; coordinated community engagement and humanitarian assistance efforts

• NEST Dubai Coworking Space Launch, Dubai, UAE, Business Development Consultant, Contributed to opening one of the world's first fully integrated hotel-coworking spaces at TRYP by Wyndham Barsha Heights, Supported development of innovative hospitality-business model serving entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creative professionals in Dubai's premier business district, Helped design community-focused workspace solutions bridging hospitality excellence with modern business productivity needs
• Barbados Digital Infrastructure & Tourism Development Project, Barbados, Infrastructure Development & Business Strategy Consultant, Conducted wifi infrastructure mapping to address digital inclusion challenges across Caribbean communities, Developed strategy for diverse coworking and tourism offerings to enhance Barbados' economic development (Pre-Pandemic), Contributed to technological capacity building and connectivity improvement initiatives supporting entrepreneurial ecosystem, Provided expertise in community-centered technology deployment and sustainable tourism development strategies
• Padman Africa Collaboration, Multi-Country Initiative, Health Equity Volunteer, Participate in period poverty alleviation initiatives addressing menstrual health equity across African communities, Support access to menstrual hygiene products, health education programming, and policy advocacy, Contribute culturally informed perspectives based on USVI background and Caribbean health development understanding

Citizenship: United States