Carmen Alvarez

Lead development of a workforce readiness business focused on inclusive employment and career preparation for individuals with disabilities and diverse talent. Develop operational policies, build partnerships, and establish tracking systems for continuous improvement.

Directed programming and operations for a multifunctional organization, leading a team of 10 employees and 20+ vendors. Partnered with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and oversaw budget, recruitment, and data reporting.

Managed daily operations for a multisite program, supervising 12 staff and four interns. Built operational tracking systems using Salesforce and Excel, and presented weekly performance updates to leadership.

Directed early childhood education operations across multiple classrooms, overseeing 40+ teachers and assistant teachers. Delivered training on child development and behavior management, and developed a parent café to expand family engagement.

Provided early childhood mental health consultation services.

Led organizational initiatives from planning through implementation and closeout. Developed work plans, workflows, and risk mitigation strategies, and coordinated cross-functional teams to align deliverables.

Provided foster care training consulting services.

Served as a substitute teacher in New York City public schools.

Directed training programs for the organization.

Worked as a Homefinder, likely involved in foster care placement and family matching.

Provided clinical consultation services.

Provided family functional therapy services.

Pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with an expected completion in 2028.

Completed a Master of Education in Childhood and Elementary Education.

Completed a Master of Science in Psychology.