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Arlene Torres

@arlenetorres

I build governance, operational visibility, and enterprise change programs for executive leadership.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead executive operations, governance, transformation, and digital-adoption initiatives where I can turn strategic priorities into measurable enterprise outcomes.

I've advised CEOs, General Counsel, Executive Directors, and Boards across Simpson Thacher, National Grid, KIPP Foundation, and The Population Council.

At Simpson Thacher, I translate enterprise technology priorities into actionable plans, lead firm-wide change management, and built the firm's first centralized framework for measuring technology adoption and impact.

Previously at National Grid, I led operational strategy for the Office of the General Counsel, delivered global transformation initiatives, and directed vendor and spend programs that improved financial transparency.

Across my career, I've built executive dashboards and KPI systems, coordinated Audit Committee and Board reporting, reduced operational risk by 40%, delivered cost reductions, and strengthened culture through engagement and professional-development programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Manager, Digital Adoption and Enablement

Simpson Thacher

May 2026 - Present (4 months)

Act as strategic thought partner to firm leadership, translating enterprise technology priorities into actionable plans across practice groups. Lead change management for firm-wide initiatives and built the firm's first centralized framework for measuring technology adoption and impact.

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Senior Operations Manager

Women's Environment and Development Organization

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)

Partnered directly with the Executive Director to drive enterprise alignment initiatives, enhancing transparency, accountability, and engagement. Designed and delivered executive presentations for the Board of Directors and implemented data-informed performance tracking that improved operational efficiency by 15%.

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Operations Manager

The Population Council, Inc.

Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Served as key operational partner to the General Counsel over a 13-year progression, championing modernization and governance initiatives that reduced operational risk by 40%. Led the Audit Committee and directed cross-regional teams in developing enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks.

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Legal Operations Administrator

The Population Council, Inc.

Jan 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Supported legal operations and governance initiatives, contributing to modernization and risk reduction. Coordinated cross-regional teams and supported the General Counsel in operational improvements.

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Legal Operations Assistant

The Population Council, Inc.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2018 (8 years 11 months)

Provided administrative and operational support to the legal department, assisting with governance and compliance activities.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Empire State College logoEC

Empire State College

Bachelor of Science, Business, Management, and Economics

Bachelor of Science in Business, Management, and Economics from Empire State College, New York.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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