M. Ligaya Hattari
California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
2027
years of professional experience
Resourceful professional experienced in designing interdisciplinary curriculum and implementing community programs for marginalized populations. Proven problem-solving and time management skills enhance project outcomes. Committed to driving team success and organizational growth through adaptability and a strong ability to learn and apply new skills.
Work History
HRTP Workforce Development Coordinator II – Floater
- Coordinate MC3 pre-apprenticeship readiness trainings, preparing Native participants for trade workforce opportunities.
- Identify career goals and advancement opportunities to enable workers find success within each chosen trade field.
Condor Educational Advisory Committee Member
7 Years 7 Months- Review and support establishment of a charter school on tribal land.
- Support strategic planning initiatives to align educational services with community needs.
- Facilitate discussions to identify key priorities and address stakeholder concerns effectively.
Education Program Coordinator
- Collaborated with online educational partner to provide alternative learning opportunities for Native American youth.
- Promoted committed family involvement supporting the student as they navigated their educational pathway.
Human Resource Manager
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Complete Count Coordinator, Census 2020 Project
2 Years- Coordinated $1.1M state-funded outreach efforts to ensure the complete count of all Native Americans in California.
- Supported outreach efforts to connect with local tribes and community organizations.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Part-Time Faculty
18 Years- Developed and taught courses fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness.
- Anthropology Courses: Cultural Diversity; Culture and Poverty; Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion; Nature of Culture.
- Women's & Gender Studies Courses: Violence Against Women; Asian American Women; Race, Class, and Gender; Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies; Global Women’s Issues.
Board Member | Friend Committee Member
10 Years- Asian/Pacific Islander American organization addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking.
- Participated in fundraising strategy development: Annual Gala, Run for a Safe Haven, Art with a Heart, High Tea.
- Drove organizational growth by identifying and cultivating key partnerships.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Education
Ph.D. - Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Masked Realities: Domestic Violence in Asian/Asian American Communities in California
M.A. and B.S. - Economics
- Omicron Delta Epsilon
Skills
Curriculum design
Workforce analysis
Career counseling
Partnership building
Stakeholder engagement
Adaptive learning
Timeline
Condor Educational Advisory Committee Member
California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Complete Count Coordinator, Census 2020 Project
California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Board Member | Friend Committee Member
My Sister’s House
01.2004 - 01.2014Read More
Part-Time Faculty
California State University, Sacramento
01.2003 - 01.2021Read More
HRTP Workforce Development Coordinator II – Floater
California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
2025 - CurrentRead More
Education Program Coordinator
California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
2025 - 2025Read More
Human Resource Manager
California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
2022 - 2025Read More
California Institute of Integral Studies
Ph.D. from Social and Cultural Anthropology
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln
M.A. and B.S. from Economics
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