Javier Lopez

Strategic Consulting Services

• Provided comprehensive organization redesign efforts for multiple nonprofits, resulting in 40% improvement in program adherence
• Led mission/vision/values alignment initiatives for nonprofits across focus areas, helping clients achieve 35% increased staff retention through clear purpose articulation

Program Development & Evaluation

• Created comprehensive DEIB integration strategy for Special Olympics of New York, resulting in 30% increase in program participation among underrepresented communities and establishment of new inclusive leadership pathways
• Implemented dynamic program management systems for Red Hook Initiative that improved operational efficiency by 35% and service delivery outcomes by 40%

Partnership Development & Resource Generation

• In less then 3 years of operation supported the securing of $3.5M+ in new funding through innovative program design and data-driven storytelling, improving client grant success rates by 70%
• Provided transformative board development services for two New York based community land trusts resulting in 40% improvement in governance effectiveness and 65% higher board member engagement

Academic Leadership & Social Justice Education

• Created and teach graduate-level course "Planning for Justice in a Low Carbon Future" with consistent 4.8/5.0 student satisfaction rating
• Mentored 6 graduate students in developing community-centered solutions, resulting in these 6 students joining local organizations
• Developed innovative curriculum combining theoretical justice frameworks with local-level project implementation

Advisor

• Developed and proposed national policy initiatives to fund local gun violence prevention programs
• Provided strategic recommendations to the Biden/Harris Gun Violence Prevention transition team
• Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to advocate for community-based solutions to address gun violence
• Built strategic relationships with policymakers, community leaders, and advocacy organizations to advance evidence-based violence prevention approaches

Strategic Justice Initiatives & Community Empowerment

• Designed and implemented COVID-19 response program providing 10,000 food boxes while creating 15 temporary jobs for local residents
• Orchestrated digital equity initiative providing internet access to 5,000+ public housing residents, reducing digital divide by 40% in target communities

Organizational Transformation & Resource Development

• Secured and managed $1.5M+ in new grant funding through innovative program design and community-centered approaches
• Developed comprehensive impact measurement framework, improving program evaluation efficiency and donor reporting

Strategic Leadership & Public Health Systems Transformation

• Developed and implemented $1.5M community health initiative across 25+ underserved neighborhoods, improving access to physical activity and healthy food options for 25,000+ residents
• Secured $10M funding increase for NYC's credible messenger gun violence prevention program, resulting in 30% reduction in youth violence incidents in target communities

Partnership Development & Matrix Team Leadership

• Established strategic partnerships with 50+ community-based organizations to deliver mental health awareness campaigns, reaching 200,000+ residents
• Created innovative public-private partnerships generating $5M+ in additional program funding and resources