Guadalupe A. Velasquez

WORK HISTORY

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ABOUT GUADALUPE A. VELASQUEZ

Strategy & Program Management-Directs and manages the Community Relations division for the Department of Neighborhoods, including the New Americans Initiative, investigation and enforcement of the City of Columbus’ Civil Rights Code, and the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative. Provides one-on-one and group coaching for internal and external groups. Organizes community forums, develops curriculums for programs and workshops, and coordinates mediation services. Conceptualizes and facilitates the implementation of 15 annual community and business events, including the New Americans Luncheon and the annual Martin Luther King Jr. March. Analyzes communication practices and implements new processes to gather and distribute educational and business resources to the community. Leads cultural competency training programs for employees of the City of Columbus and for community stakeholders. Contracts with third-party organizations to provide 12-20 annual citizenship training programs for immigrants and refugees. Community Engagement - Coordinates strategic business seminars related to international affairs and diversity awareness. Key partnerships include The White House Task Force on New Americans, Welcoming America, New American Economy, WE Global Network, and the Ohio Welcoming Initiatives Network (Inaugural Founding Member). Hosts international delegates and conducts housing forums, business seminars, and training programs relating to capacity building for community integration, business innovation, and the development of non-profit organizations. Project Management - Served as the Project Manager for “Refugees in Central Ohio”, a research book funded by multiple local and state agencies. The 3-month research book project involved fundraising, project management, coordination of photography, and publication. Designed “Opening Doors to Our City”, a multilingual resource to assist immigrants with navigating the City of Columbus.