Gelila G.

About Gelila G.

I turn operational chaos into clarity and I do it by putting people at the center of every system I build.Over the past 15+ years, I have led operations across government, nonprofits, and international organizations, from the UN to DC Government. I don’t just manage programs. I step into complexity, build structure where there isn’t any, and leave organizations meaningfully stronger than I found them.What I bring to the table: ∙Building and scaling operations teams and systems ∙Managing cross-sector partnerships with government agencies, grantees, and community stakeholders ∙Translating big-picture strategy into execution that actually sticks ∙Leading with collaboration because the best results come from people who feel seen, not just managedI’m a NYU Wagner MPA graduate with a track record that spans public health, housing, migration, and civic operations. I have sat in the Director chair. I know what it takes to run things at scale.

Experience

1. Lead Program Coordinator, Strategic Projects Office

   Dc Government

   Apr 2026 — Present · DC, US

Education

• NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

  Master of Public Administration (MPA), International Health Organization Policy and Management

• Concordia University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Women's Studies and Political Science