Ricky Ochilo

About Ricky Ochilo

Catalyzing results to advance public policy represents the aspects of what I do, and: Help organizations maximize their value and impact to enhance program objectives, meet client needs and drive policy solutions. Leverage resources among agencies to champion initiatives that bolster cross-sector engagement, communication and economic development. Conduct informative quantitative and qualitative research and synthesize data to influence strategic decision making and effectiveness of program outcomes. Identify pathways for technical assistance to create amenable systems for organizational alignment and collective impact. Optimize financial empowerment and neighborhood revitalization strategies to accelerate workforce development and economic opportunity for underserved communities. Over eight years experience in economic development, affordable housing, research and analysis, program management, marketing outreach and asset building informs my professional expertise in working with organizations and communities across different industries. My combined experience amplifies my skills and abilities in problem solving, strategic thinking and provides me with a systems wide outlook to be most effective. I believe that shared knowledge and mutual collaboration ignite progress Areas of expertise: Economic Development Policy Analysis Community Outreach Asset Building Program Development Research Financial Capability Affordable Housing Microfinance Entrepreneurship Project Management Media and Journalism In my various professional roles, I have developed experience generating and engineering results related to the topics above. I strive to ensure that my expertise and success complement the goals and priorities of organizations and clients I work with. If you are ready to succeed, I am happy to discuss my plans to help achieve exceptional results. I look forward to teaming up!

Experience

1. Director of Asset Management & Strategic Portfolio Performance

   Hebrew SeniorLife

   Jun 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Strategically plan for short-term and long-term capital needs and funding options, while prioritizing investments to meet program and development objectives; Support and execute the transition of new properties from development to asset management and assist with property-related regulatory and contractual compliance;Provide advice and expertise to site and senior leadership on renovation planning, ensuring optimal property performance, and instituting consistent and centralized systems and controls, where appropriate; Engage site staff on operations and maintenance initiatives to analyze and extend the useful life of existing equipment and building systems;Collaborate with the Vice President of Real Estate, Chief Operating Officer of Senior Living, campus leadership, facilities directors, property management leadership, fiscal leadership, and others to create, implement, and monitor an organization-wide asset management approach that enables HSL to maximize the value of our real estate assets and mitigate risks; Work with directors of finance, property management and 3rd-party accountants/auditors to ensure prompt delivery and quality control of all reports to investors and funders;Partner to support sites’ RFP processes for large capital improvements and contracts, and identify strategies to make it easier for campuses to consider multiple vendors, leverage purchasing power, and increase MBE/WBE utilization.

Education

• Warren Wilson College

  B.A

  2005 — 2009

• Brandeis University, Heller - The Heller School for Social Policy and Management

  Dual MPP| MBA

  2012 — 2014