Talena Mara
Executive & Organizational Leadership | Cultural Strategist & Global Consultant | Advancing Strategy, Policy & Inclusion for Sustainable Change
- Role
- Leadership Expert International Business Consultant at USAID
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Talena Mara
Visionary, innovative leader with more than two decades of national and international experience in strategic executive leadership, administration, program development and implementation, and culturally inclusive training/education. Highly skilled at managing cross-functional operations teams for program development, from concept through implementation. Proven track record in leading and partnering across organizations to develop, implement and manage long-range growth strategies and achieve goals. Works to enhance the vision and mission of the larger organization and leads with insight and awareness. Tendency to thrive in dynamic and fluid environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.Specialties: strategic and inclusive leadership, communication, fundraising, development, teaching/training, education policy, non-profit management, teller of stories, program development and oversight, strategy development, urban education, cross organizational collaboration, community building, training, mentoring.
Experience
Leadership Expert International Business Consultant
Jun 2024 — Present
Provide leadership and governance consulting through USAID-supported international development initiatives. Advise executive teams and cooperative leadership groups on governance, organizational alignment, and long-term strategy.
Education
Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance, General
Quinnipiac University - School of Business
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business, Organizational Leadership
2012 — 2014
Abilene Christian University
BMEd, BA Voice, Education and Voice
Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Music, Music Pedagogy
Louisiana State University
Master of Music, Music Performance, General
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Education Policy
- Non-Profits
- Program Development
- International Relations
- Performing Arts
- Administration
- Theatre
- Public Speaking
- Cultural Diplomacy
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Stewardship
- Philanthropy
- Team Leadership
- Cultural Awareness
- Teaching
- Public Relations
- Educational Leadership
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Leadership
- Research
- Change Management
- Music
- Prospect Research
- Writing
- Youth Leadership
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Arts Administration
- Editing
- Culture Change
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Organizational Culture
- Art Education
- Strategic Planning
- Board Development
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