Mary Grace F. Villanueva

Consultant , Independent

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Senior leader with 10+ years experience in roles that integrate strategy, business development, stakeholder engagement, and account management in South Africa and other African countries. Strong business acumen coupled with technical expertise in social science research and MERL practices. Open to relocating within the U.S. and international travel for short-term assignments.

Contact Mary Grace F. Villanueva
Area of Expertise:
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

Corporate and international development experience across sectors (private, public, NGO, academia); 20+ years in South Africa.
Co-founded business (40-50 employees) providing MERL advisory and technical services for CSR, international and donor development programs.
Experience conducting randomized controlled trial in Education, instrument development and validation, applying fit-for-purpose evaluations.
Strengths in fundraising/sales, strategic partnerships, grants and performance-based contracts, and influencing organizations.

Education:

• Ph.D. and Masters in Science Education (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa)
• B.Sc. in Science, Technology and Society (Michigan State University, U.S.A.)

Continuous Professional Development:
• ESG Factors Specialization (Wharton School – University of Pennsylvania, 2024)
• Venture Finance (Said Business School – University of Oxford, 2022)
• Strategic Business Management (University of Cape Town, 2018)

Affiliations and Achievements:

Publications available upon request.
Awarded fellowship for the prestigious U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences Postdoctoral Research Training Program. 2010
Selected for the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Award, recognizing academic excellence and potential for doctoral studies. 1996

Available for:

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

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English

Nationality:

United States

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