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Eniris Delgado-Riddick, MPA

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

COMMITMENT | LEADERSHIP | PURPOSE DRIVEN

A proven visionary and social change agent who translates her passion and commitment to dismantling systemic barriers preventing the immigrant community from thriving. Expertise working with the LatinX/Latine/Immigrant and Refugee community. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Strong understanding of community mobilizing, public policy, and advocacy. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously to
achieve desired outcomes. Bilingual: Spanish/English.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Officer- Social & Economic Justice

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundations
08.2022 - Current
  • Managing the Social and Economic Justice portfolio of 51 grants, and related activities that advance the Program’s strategic goals, including annual grant cycles.

● Stewarding grantee relationships within the portfolio, supporting non-profit organizations to increase their

capacity and resources to support their mission.

● Connecting the foundation with grantees and emerging organizations working towards State level

Systemic Change that affects the lives of marginalized communities.

● Engaging in speaking, writing, public advocacy, and other leadership strategies to promote the

Foundation’s values and goals in relevant forums.

● Supporting non-profit organizations by providing technical assistance, and helping them develop

sustainable plans to move their mission forward.

Executive Director

Faith Action International House
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Served as the primary advocate, fundraiser, and spokesperson for the organization.

● Worked with the Board of Directors in refining the vision and 3-year strategic plan that charted the

course for FaithAction International House future.

● Oversaw the financial integrity of FaithAction International House by developing the

annual budget and managing the organization within the scope of the approved budget.

● Served as an advocate on policy issues and championed increased support from elected officials and

policymakers.

● Engaged strategic partners and local organizations throughout North Carolina.

Operations Director

Faith Action International House
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Fostered a respectful workplace culture and championed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

framework within the organization's policies and procedures.

● Assessed the effectiveness, goals, and outcomes of the Immigrant Assistance Center, the Education &

Bridge Building and Advocacy Department.

● Developed and implemented operational enhancements based on community needs assessments and

clients’ feedback.

● Generated monthly reports to measure program outcomes and develop goals based on findings.

● Provided managerial oversight, guidance, and direction to the Associate Director.

● Responsible for hiring and terminating staff members by FaithAction International house policies and ensured that Human Resources best practices were implemented.

Director- Family & Volunteer Services

Trellis Supportive Care
02.2017 - 07.2021
  • Managing team/department in a fiscally sound and professional manner by ensuring that the appropriate processes, staffing and procedures are in place to support department and agency goals.
  • Building, cultivating and developing relationships with volunteers, families, board members, stakeholders and community members.
  • Provides volunteers to help the Donor Relations team with major fundraising events.
  • Lead both short and long term planning of special events, consistent with the department’s strategic goals and work plans.
  • Serves on the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Business Development and Employee Engagement.
  • Responsible for promoting the agency at public speaking engagements in the community and the private sector such as RAI Days of sharing, Inmar Agency Fair, Chamber of Commerce, faith-based community, United Way, and other Non-Profit Agencies.
  • Responsible for tracking and monitoring all data from different programs to ensure all our reporting is accurate.
  • Develops recruiting and retention strategies, including volunteer engagement and communication.
  • Maintains personal contacts and builds relationships with local businesses, sponsors, leaders, and participants of fundraisers in the community.

Regional Coordinator- Emergency Direct Services

Catholic Charities, Diocese Of Charlotte
02.2017 - 04.2020
  • Managed all Emergency Assistance Services programs to serve marginalized communities.
    ● Identified resources and created support structures for families to obtain referrals to access basic needs
    such as housing, food, medical care, child care and job placement.
    ● Recruited and trained volunteers to provide support to various programs.
    ● Managed and supervised over 100 volunteers ensuring they were in compliance with CCDOC policies.
    ● Evaluated family dynamics, assessed risk factors and managed crisis situations.

Family Advocate/ Cultural Liaison

Family Services Inc., Head Start Program
02.2010 - 11.2013

Managed a caseload of 65 families providing case management and goal setting strategies to help
families become self-sufficient.
● Coached parents and other family members on healthy relationships and effective parenting.
● Translated into Spanish all marketing materials and written communication for Hispanic/Latine/LatinX
families such as Parent handbooks, Rules and regulations, and Policies & Procedures.
● Provided on-site interpretation during Parent/Teacher conferences, workshops, parent orientation, and
much more.
● Encouraged parent's participation in the classroom by offering volunteer opportunities that involved the
whole family.
● Coordinated mental health services for children with developmental, and social cognitive delays that
prevented them from learning and reaching their educational benchmarks in the classroom.

Special Projects Intern

Department Of Public Instruction
03.2013 - 07.2013
  • Co-managed a project for the North Carolina Head Start State Collaboration Office commissioned by
    Region IV, Office of Head Start, designed to stimulate partnerships between North Carolina Head Start and the local division of Social Services Agencies.
    ● Conducted live webcast for the NCHSSCO presenting a competitive funding opportunity designed to stimulate collaborative partnerships between Head Start programs and local Division of Social Services
    agencies.
    ● Co-authored a Request for Proposals for all the Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant Seasonal, and local division of Social Services.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Universty of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, PR
06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations

University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras Campus
05.2001

Skills

  • Change Management
  • Strategic Planning & Implementation
  • Community Mobilization
  • Policy & Advocacy
  • Relationship Management
  • Capacity Building
  • Servant Leadership
  • Interpretation-Spanish
  • Translation-Spanish
  • Data Review
  • Servant Leadership

Certification

Accelerating Equity Learning Collaborative

  • Philanthropy Southeast - 2023


Executive Leadership

  • Center for Creative Leadership


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Practice

North Carolina State University

Additional Information

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (22-23)
● Racial Equity/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-chair
● State-Level Systemic Change Steering Committee Member
Winston Salem Strategy Committee (22-23)
● Steering Committee Co-chair


Asset Funders Network (23-present) Member
● Steering Committee


North Carolina LatinX Collaborative (22-23) Member
● Steering Committee

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Program Officer- Social & Economic Justice

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundations
08.2022 - Current

Executive Director

Faith Action International House
08.2021 - 08.2022

Operations Director

Faith Action International House
07.2019 - 08.2021

Director- Family & Volunteer Services

Trellis Supportive Care
02.2017 - 07.2021

Regional Coordinator- Emergency Direct Services

Catholic Charities, Diocese Of Charlotte
02.2017 - 04.2020

Special Projects Intern

Department Of Public Instruction
03.2013 - 07.2013

Family Advocate/ Cultural Liaison

Family Services Inc., Head Start Program
02.2010 - 11.2013

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Universty of Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations

University of Puerto Rico

Accelerating Equity Learning Collaborative

  • Philanthropy Southeast - 2023


Executive Leadership

  • Center for Creative Leadership


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Practice

North Carolina State University

Eniris Delgado-Riddick, MPA