Evelyn Hernandez

Bilingual professional with a proven track record of successfully leading projects with diverse multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for unwavering excellence in project management, a relentless pursuit of objectives, and a talent for cultivating robust relationships. Driven by a deep passion for contributing to, championing, and scaling innovative, commercially viable initiatives aimed at uplifting the Base of the socioeconomic pyramid (BoP) across Central America and the wider region. Highly skilled in nurturing partnerships to guarantee the enduring triumph of projects, while firmly dedicated to addressing the pressing socio-economic issues in Central America.

The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs – ANDE, Guatemala, Guatemala

Program Associate for the Central America and Mexico Chapter- 2022 - Present
Strategic Grant Management: Orchestrated the conceptualization, planning, and establishment of the second regranting facility, encompassing four pivotal thematic tracks, in alignment with GEDI partners and USAID requirements.
Cohort Oversight: Directed the flawless execution of eight GEDI subgrantee projects, ensuring meticulous adherence to PIRS indicators, DQA standards, MEL plans, environmental compliance, and quarterly reporting.
Ecosystem Enrichment: Pioneered ecosystem engagement workshops, events, and dialogues to foster innovation and sustainable growth within Guatemala's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The Co-Lab Leadership: Drove the establishment and ongoing leadership of the Co-Lab—a dynamic, collaborative platform uniting ANDE members and stakeholders to catalyze transformative initiatives.
(Interim GEDI Project Manager, Feb 2022-May 2022)

Co-led the pre-award grant phase, designing, planning, and developing the initial regranting facility.
Led the grantee selection and negotiation process, resulting in a portfolio of USD 10.3 million.
Supported selected grantees in aligning proposals and budgets with USAID earmarks.
Senior CAM Program Coordinator, 2020 – 2021

Collaborated with the investment attraction and integration of the GEDI Initiative, deploying at least USD$32 million in leveraged private sector resources to foster economic prosperity in Guatemala.
Successfully led learning lab sessions, chapter meetings, and co-led research initiatives in the region.
Central America Program Coordinator, 2018 – 2019

Successfully developed the chapter in the Central America region by building relationships and fostering collaboration among ANDE members and local actors.
Co-led the launch and publication of the first Global Accelerator Learning Initiative (GALI) report for the region.
Maní+ / Instituto de Nutrición de Centroamérica y Panamá (INCAP) Guatemala

Partnership Development/ Sales & Marketing Management (2015 – 2017)
Built relationships with new partners and clients.
Managed sales forecasting and purchasing order management.
Created marketing content and wrote project proposals.
Designed the proposal for the Award VIVA Stephan Schmidheiny, where Mani+ received 1st place in Social Innovation in Latin America.
Potter’s House Association Guatemala, Guatemala

Communications Coordinator and Partnership Development (2011 – 2015)
Developed communication strategies to raise funds for the organization.
Built relationships with prospects and donors.
Led a small multilingual, multiethnic, and multidisciplinary team.
Designed a compelling pitch and won "The $100,000 Norman Borlaug Humanitarian Award."
Capgemini – Coca-Cola Enterprises Guatemala and Tampa Florida

Knowledge Capture and Transfer / QA Auditor (2008 – 2010)
Transferred the know-how of the Coca-Cola Deductions department from Tampa Florida to Guatemala´s team.
Trained 15 customer representatives.
Audited processes in Guatemala to ensure compliance with Coca-Cola Enterprises’ standards and policies.
Henkel

Marketing Trainee (2007)
Assisted two brand managers in different marketing activities.
 

Education

Bachelor of Science, Marketing (BA), 2006
Bachelor of Science, Management (BA), 2006
Walton International Scholarship Program (WISP) recipient 2002-2006
Other Courses and Training

Project Management courses - ANDE Investment Manager Training Focused on Latin America
ANDE Metrics from the Ground Up
Six Sigma Green Belt
Microsoft Excel