Lydia Alvarez
Strategic Consultant | Change Management Leader | Nonprofit + Tech Whisperer
- Role
- Senior Consultant at Build Consulting
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lydia Alvarez
I help organizations turn complex technology projects into smooth human experiences. With a background in large-scale CRM migrations, nonprofit systems strategy, and enterprise change leadership, I specialize in translating between IT and business—bridging the gap with clarity, structure, and a people-first mindset.My sweet spot? Empowering internal teams to own change, champion adoption, and make systems actually work for real people. I bring a practical, hands-on approach to training, communications, and governance—always focused on long-term usability, not just go-live.I also know that good implementation is part science, part storytelling. Whether I’m building a project dashboard for execs, crafting micro-trainings for field staff, or guiding a national nonprofit through their first major tech overhaul, I balance rigor with humanity.
Experience
Senior Consultant
Apr 2021 — Present
Partnering with large nonprofits to navigate complex technical decisions. Providing tech strategy and roadmaps, project oversight, fractional CIO services, CRM strategy, implementation services, and implementing IT governance processes.
Education
New York University
Certificate in Project Management
2012 — 2013
University of Maryland
BS, Landscape Design & Management
1999 — 2003
Skills
- Facilities Operations
- Event Management
- Operations Improvement
- Event Planning
- Construction
- Energy Efficiency
- Contract Management
- Fundraising
- Program Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Non-Profits
- Vendor Partnerships
- Budgets
- Community Outreach
- Nonprofits
- Budget Reconciliation
- Project Management
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