Dena M. Batrice, MSW

Consultant , International non-profit

San Francisco, United States

International development & civil/human rights professional with 15 years' project experience & demonstrated leadership. Bringing the ability to link vision & strategy with business objectives; proficient collaboration with global populations to develop successful public health & social service programs; advanced system assessment, capacity building & training. A track record of partner management

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

15 years' project experience across Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Israel, Kenya, Lesotho, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, USA & Zimbabwe. A track record of successful partnership with Global Fund, USAID, CDC, NIH, HRSA & the public-private sector.

Measurable Success:
- Deputy Director of 10 awards totaling $30 million & team of 45 in Lesotho, strengthened health systems & implemented innovative MDR TB & HIV health solutions for 2.5 years
- Increased funding utilization 35% by overhauling management systems & improving productivity
- Financial lead on more than 20 proposals totaling $141 million in 2-year period
- Trainer of Trainers of 3,000+ on evidence-based prevention program & international GBV & livelihoods workshop
- Led large-scale grants & financial compliance strengthening initiatives for 45 international community-based orgs

Work Experience:
Senior Program Officer (Short-Term)
ICAP at Columbia University - NY, NY - October 2016 to December 2016
Point person for 28M portfolio of 16 multi-year projects in South Africa, Tanzania, Lesotho & the Ukraine. • Brought to HQ from field to lead annual CDC APR/CA process for 25 grant packages totaling $28M including drafting/reviewing CA/CO budgets & justifications, ensuring development of quality APR/CA narratives & partnering with country directors to author success stories.

Program Specialist (Deputy Country Director)
ICAP at Columbia University - NY, NY - July 2014 to October 2016
Maseru, Lesotho, Southern Africa & NY, NY Directed & led ICAP strategic planning & program development. Provided executive management of ICAP Lesotho’s project portfolio (MDR TB/HIV Care Cascade Mining PPP, Global Nurse Capacity Building, PHIA Survey), ensuring programs met & exceeded technical milestones, implementation best practices & financial targets. Spearheaded organizational assessment to inform training & team-building processes to improve project implementation. • Cultivated relationships with Ministry of Health, PEPFAR, World Bank, Global Fund, WHO & CBOs. • Optimized work flow through integration of innovative mentoring & capacity building regimens.

Sub-Awards (Risk & Compliance) Manager
ICAP at Columbia University - NY, NY - September 2012 to July 2014
Directed a diverse 12.5M portfolio of more than 40 awards in Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Mozambique & the US. • Initiated work plans, negotiated agreements, monitored program activities to ensure progress to targets. • Spearheaded initiative to create & build organizational capacity among local NGO partners. • Created consolidated financial monitoring system to assure compliance with ICAP, USG & CU policies.

Development & Program Manager
FXB International - NY, NY - August 2011 to June 2012
Coordinated development of FXB’s poverty, global health, social welfare/GBV protection & early childhood development programs.

Education:

Bachelors degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Development/Educational Psychology

Masters Degree in International Social Services and Mental Health Work with International Populations.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Awards/Recognition:

Southwestern Scholar Award, August 1998

Academic scholarship for exceptional undergraduate achievement - Re-awarded for each year of my 2 year enrollment period based on academic merit by Southwestern University, Georgetown, Tx.

NYU Academic Scholarship Prize, August 2009

Academic scholarship for exceptional graduate achievement - Re-awarded for each semester of my 2 semester enrollment period based on academic merit by New York University, New York, NY.

NYU Graduation Banner Bearer, May 2010

A flag presented to the senior selected by the dean to carry the College of Social Sciences banner at Commencement. Awarded on the basis of contribution and service to the graduating class and to the College.

Certifications/Licenses:

Grants & Cooperative Agreements (USAID)
2012 to Present

USG Grant Finance & Administration for Academic & Higher Ed.
2012 to Present

PMD Pro Certification
September 2016 to Present
Ongoing

USG Uniform Guidance
2016 to Present

Trainer of Trainers for Botvin LifeSkills
2003 to Present

Group Affiliations:

Psi Chi Honor Society - May 2002 to Present

Psi Chi (??) is the International Honor Society in Psychology. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS).

National Association of Social Workers (Member) - August 2009 to Present

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 132,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

Phi Alpha Honor Society - September 2009 to Present

The Phi Alpha Honor Society fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. National Qualifications for Graduate/Doctoral Membership: A graduate/doctoral student is eligible for membership after achieving required course work with a minimum GPA of 3.5 based on a 4.0 scale.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Some French, Spanish & Arabic

Nationality:

Palestinian Territory , United States

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