Marla Hennis

VP Operation, Assistant , International Non-Profit

Eugene, OR, United States

Mission-driven Senior Project Manager with 20 years of cross-cultural leadership and operations expertise within the international development and NGO sectors. Certified Project DPro with dual Master’s degrees in Nonprofit Management and Conflict Resolution, specializing in strategic planning, process improvement, and sustainable program delivery.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
  • Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

Mission-driven Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex, global initiatives and cross-functional teams. Dedicated to servant leadership and organizational excellence within the child welfare and non-profit sectors. Expert in project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and change management, with a proven ability to influence without formal authority. Dual Master’s degrees in Nonprofit Management and Conflict Resolution, with deep experience in international environments and a commitment to sustainable, high-impact project delivery

Education:

Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) | University of Oregon (2024)
Master of Science (MS) in Conflict & Dispute Resolution | University of Oregon (2024)
Thesis: Peacebuilding with Microcredit in Vietnam – A Guide for NGOs
Global Fieldwork: NGO Management across Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam

Affiliations and Achievements:

Certificates:
PMD Pro Project Certified – Nov 2024
CITI Program: Social-Behavioral-Educational Research – Feb 2024
Basic Mediation Training (Oregon) – Mar 2023
Building a Better Response for Humanitarian Aid – Sep 2022

Volunteer:
Volunteer
Mekong Plus
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
July 2023- Present
•Collaborating with Portland State University to increase US visibility for Mekong Plus.
•Co-developing fundraising strategies, including community events targeting Vietnamese-American networks.

Board Member
June 2022- Present
Hope and Safety Alliance
Eugene, OR
•Conduct Executive Director performance reviews and ensure mission-aligned leadership.
•Provide fiduciary and strategic oversight as part of a seven-member board.

Volunteer
September 2021 – 2023
Escudo Latino – Grant Writer
Eugene, OR
•Secured over $30,000 in grants from The Collins Foundation and other sources.
•Wrote and submitted successful proposals to support Latinx community programming.

Available for:

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

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Vietnamese

Nationality:

United States

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