Kristen Hecht, LLC is a bespoke consulting firm that provides customized consulting, coaching, and leadership trainings.>CONSULTING: Providing services related to research; program design and management; curriculum development; monitoring, evaluation, and learning; alumni engagement; and partnership building. Specialized in fellowship programs, communities of practice, affinity groups, and other cohort learning models.>COACHING: Through conversations, actions, and awareness, coaching can help you stretch your sightline, get out of your comfort zone, and grow along the way. Research has shown that coaching has a return on investment of almost six times the program cost, and yields improvements in relationships, teamwork, job satisfaction and quality. Specialized in supporting individuals who are navigating career or life transitions, looking to develop in their careers, seeking more balance, or looking to transform other areas of their life. >CAPACITY BUILDING: Through workshops, trainings, and facilitated conversations, build your organizations teams and leaders.Kristen has provided organizational, team-based, and one-on-one services to the following:• Academic Groups: Columbia University (Social Impact Fellowship, Obama Foundation Scholars Program, and Neurodivergent at Columbia); UC-Berkeley • Nonprofit organizations and NGOs: United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA), Habitat for Humanity International, The Human Trafficking Legal Center, Girl Security, New Sector Alliance, IREX• Foundations: The B.A. Rudolph Foundation, The Longbrake Family Foundation• Government: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Develop and implement the Social Impact Fellowship, an experiential learning program that prepares Columbia University students for careers in the social impact sector. As a consultant on this project, my work includes developing:• The instructional approach, curriculum, and mentorship plan to support student learning• A pilot alumni engagement strategy and plan• A monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan that defines the learning goals and objectives for students, including key competencies for social sector leadership • A student identification process, including selection and review criteria, that reflects CWP and Columbia University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion• Approaches (e.g., surveys, focus groups) for capturing student feedback and insights to inform the development of the pilot program and future iterations of the program• Landscape reviews, research, and benchmark analysis of other experiential learning opportunities designed to develop the next generation of social impact leaders• Facilitation of workshops on career readiness, leadership development, and weekly reflection sessions to synthesize program learnings.

-Manage the application, selection, and day-to-day administration of the Greater Boston Area Cohort of the Leadership Longevity Fellowship-Support the design of inclusive and accessible instructional materials, handouts, presentations, and an online learning platform specific to the Great Boston Area cohort of the Leadership Longevity Fellowship.-Lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts to assess programmatic impact, identify areas for growth, and communicate learnings to funders and other stakeholders-Advise on an alumni engagement strategy based on industry best practices and input from current and former participants of the Leadership Longevity Fellowship-From 2022-2024, served on the Curriculum Team of subject-matter experts responsible for designing a science-based curriculum that integrated life design, well-being, and leadership development, into a multi-month best-in-class fellowship program for mission-focused professionals.

March - November 2024 (Contract)-Support the selection process of six participants of the Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements (HS&S) Practicum Fellowship-Compile curriculum recommendations that prepare participants for international internship placements and careers in humanitarian work-Facilitate specific segments of orientation, monthly cohort meetings, and a closing in-person convening-Provide one-on-one coaching to fellows throughout the program experience-Report monthly and quarterly to the donor on fellowship activitiesApril - November 2023 (Contract)Researched and designed a practicum fellowship for undergraduate or graduate students that aims to increase the participation and representation of diverse US professionals in the Humanitarian Shelter and Settlement (HS&S) sector. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity (HFHI) and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA), my key deliverables included:-Deliverable #1: Inception Report. Outlined the methodology, the programs selected for evaluation, project timeline, and the selected data collection and analysis tools.-Deliverable 2: Map Internships within Other Institutions. Conducted a landscape study of other internship programs, evaluate the effectiveness of selected programs, and present a report on gathered quantitative and qualitative data.-Deliverable #3: Fellowship Design Report. Using a human-centered design process, conducted approximately 40 interviews and focus groups with fellowship stakeholders. From these conversations, developed program goals, guidelines, structures, and customizations.-Deliverable #4: Presented final research and recommendations to program organizers

Support Girl Security students, fellows, interns, mentors, and alumni to design more meaningful lives and careers. Through conversations, actions, and awareness, coaching can help clients stretch their sightline, get out of their comfort zone, and grow along the way.Additional benefits of coaching include working through emotionally charged issues, achieving more balance, moving from feeling stuck to embracing possibility, receiving accountability on action commitments, and evoking transformative change.

The Longbrake Family Foundation is committed to having a positive impact on peoples’ lives through the support, growth, and development of leaders. As program director, my portfolio included:FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM RESEARCH• Conducted a landscape study to inform the vision, strategy, and design of a new fellowship program for social impact leaders in the nonprofit sector. Study included 100+ stakeholder interviews, co-facilitating four focus groups with target population, and reviewing 200+ existing fellowship programs. • Presented research for peer review at 2021 Impact Fellowships Summit, an international conference for fellowship managers and administrators.PROGRAM DESIGN• Using an equity-centered lens, analyzed the data and made recommendations for the Board of Directors on program design (program population, program components, duration/pacing, curriculum, and a plan for alumni engagement). • Recruited an Advisory Group comprised of lived experience experts and subject matter experts to advise on the program design, implementation, and iteration.PARTNERSHIPS• Identified and cultivated a cross-sector partnership opportunity that became responsible for the pilot and implementation of the program. • Regularly attended conferences, trainings, and other professional development opportunities to stay apprised of best practices in the social sector and build relationships.EQUITY• Led 20-year-old organization through its first conversation on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) and laid groundwork for continued DEIJ learning. • Authored policies to advance equity at the organizational and programmatic levels.BOARD, GOVERNANCE, & STRATEGY• Maintained regular cadence of communications with Board members, including monthly program reports. • Prepared agendas for Board meetings and facilitated conversation.

Program Director from July 2016 - presentOperations Manager from June 2015 - July 2016We support diverse women at the start of their careers who model our six core values, and for whom a small amount of support will make a significant difference. As program director, my portfolio included the following:PROGRAM MANAGEMENT• Manage the organizations EmpowHER program, an application-based, 16-week intensive spring and summer program in Washington, D.C. designed for collegiate women. • EmpowHER helps participants land Washington, D.C.-based internships, prepare for and succeed in their positions, and help to launch their careers. EmpowHER participants gain access to customized professional and leadership development opportunities, field-specific mentors, career coaching, and invitations to a variety of networking and social events.• Alumnae engagement and professional developmentVOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT• Recruit, train, and manage ~15 review committees that review 300+ EmpowHER applications per year.• Cultivate relationships with volunteers and engage throughout the year.EVENT PLANNING• Plan events of varying sizes that attract donors, partners, supporters, volunteers, program participants, and alumnae.OPERATIONS• Supervise program coordinator (ongoing), interns (semester-based), and consultants (project-based).• Support finances, annual audit, and 990 tax filing.• Support the organizations governance, general operations, and communications.

• OPERATIONS: Managed day-to-day office operations, including month-end bookkeeping, employee health insurance, benefits, timesheets, payroll data, organizational insurance policies, tax registration, human resources, organizational filing systems, and annual audit process.• EVENT PLANNING: Provided support at organizational events, including monthly survivor meetings, international trainings, events with anti-human trafficking partners, and annual fundraising event.• COMMUNICATIONS: Supported communications, including reviewing newsletters and reports, updating the website, and managing contacts lists.• BOARD & GOVERNANCE: Coordinated logistics for meetings of the Board of Directors, developed Board materials, and recorded minutes.

PROGRAMS• Manage ~40 annual events of varying sizes, including event registration process and communication with attendees, speakers, and volunteers before and after events• Provide support for the Graduate Fellows Program including reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and coordinating venue and speakers• Assist in the development of annual program budgetCOMMUNICATIONS• Manage, create, and supervise content for social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn• Create and manage content for website• Provide content for and oversee creation of weekly e-newsletter• Assist in creation of reports, sponsorship packages, and fundraising campaignsMEMBERSHIP• Manage ~1000 members living in Washington, DC, northern Virginia, and Maryland• Liaise and coordinate with parent organization’s membership team• Develop new strategies to build membership base and increase membership retention• Provide quality customer service in order to ensure a positive membership experience• Develop and maintain consistent communication strategy with members to include membership welcome, membership renewal reminders, and other critical touch pointsADMINISTRATIVE• Recruit for and run internship program; directly supervise 3-4 interns on a semester basis• Provide vital administrative and programmatic support to upper management and Board of Directors

PROGRAMS• Coordinated 19 grant funded projects, totaling $50,000 annually, that served thousands of disadvantaged women & children in 4 developing countriesCOMMUNICATIONS• Reported on the status and impact of projects via annual and quarterly reports• Wrote, edited, designed, and sent organizational communications disseminated to 6,000 members: monthly leadership newsletters, weekly member-wide e-mail blasts, and daily social media posts• Served as first point of contact for organization’s phone, e-mail, or onsite visit queries, providing excellent customer service and cultural sensitivity to its 6,000 members across 12 countries EVENT PLANNING• Coordinated biennial international convention, attracting 400+ attendees• Supported planning of biannual Board of Directors meetingsFUNDRAISING• Managed annual appeals and year-round fundraising efforts, achieving 111% of fiscal goal

• Translated news articles from French to English on a weekly basis• Daily writing assignments of news, press releases, and blogs for European Institute website• Researched topics and authors for the institutes European Affairs journal• Event planning: meetings of various sizes, attended by 50-150 experts in the field of transatlantic relationships including ambassadors from 27 European governments, officials from the European Commission, executives from 60 major corporations, senior representatives from US government and Congress, and senior journalists

• Taught high school-level English to 4 groups of 12 students and led school’s debate team• Developed varying curriculum and lesson plans on a weekly basis to target students varying in ages from 14 to 20