Jean Vergara

About Jean Vergara

I have spent the majority of my professional career facilitating meaningful opportunities for both students and budding entrepreneurs to become true global citizens. I have worked with both nonprofit and education-based organizations in curating inclusive programming for burgeoning “world changers” to nurture their passion, create their mission, expand their vision on global initiatives, and enhance their professional development through the lens of cultural awareness.Specializations include management, facilitating, counseling, mentoring, staff training, and logistical implementation with knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Demonstrated ability to adapt to various work environments and deliver exceptional service with proven success.

Experience

1. In-country Director Program Manager (Explore Series - Specialty Academy)

   WorldStrides

   Apr 2012 — Present

   o Interview and hire competent staff with in-depth knowledge of Global Issues (GYLC and WorldExplore) or Career-Focused Professions (ISLP, National Security, Intensive Law & Trial, CareerExplore) to create a diverse and meaningful experience for students (high-school and college) o Coordinate and implement program schedule of in-country activitieso Provide logistical support and coordination with overseas vendors including scheduling, transportation, contracts, itineraries, travel, registration, and budgeto Plan and conduct staff training for Educational and Operations teamso Serve as liaison for corporate and vendor interactions and scholar and student interactionso Manage the arrival and departure of participants o Work with co-directors as a team to implement seamless programso Work as in-country director with vendors to execute multiple concurrent programs o Demonstrate sound decision-making and problem-solving skills for all in-field issueso Responsible for student discipline and risk/crisis managemento Manage COVID-19 compliance and policies for all on-site programso Develop and execute program curriculum and developmental programming

Education

• California Lutheran University

  Master's degree, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Teaching English
• Crisis Counseling
• Lifestyle Coaching
• Student Services
• Customer Relations
• Social Media Marketing
• Resilient
• Flexibility
• Career Counseling
• Supervisory Skills
• Residence Life
• Conflict Resolution
• Child Development
• Mediation
• Copy Editing
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Academic Administration
• Counseling
• Conference Speaking
• Human Development
• Diversity Training
• Educational Outreach
• Character
• Curriculum Planning
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Editing
• Student Development
• Testing
• Student Counseling
• Working with Children
• Organizing
• Working Abroad
• Group Therapy
• Travel
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Teacher Training
• Group Dynamics