Gretchen Villegas
Global Development Executive
Phone:
501-231-3932
Email:
MY VALUES AND APPROACH
Empowerment, not Charity
My mission is to facilitate access to resources and create an environment where people can own their own futures.
Systems Disruptor
I seek out ways to make systems work and am not afraid to challenge the status quo.
Private Sector Integrator
I align the private sector interests to impact goals for the most vulnerable communities to ensure future sustainability.
Staff Empowerer
I invest in my team and staff members by creating a culture of learning and development so they too can grow.
Adaptive Manager
I am flexible and willing to change course as needed, learning from mistakes and using them as opportunities to improve.
Failure Believer
I do not see failure as a setback, but as an opportunity to learn and grow, focusing on the lessons learned and moving forward. In the world of global development, I can use data from my work to ensure that I am making a positive difference and not setting others back.
Aware Listener
I am mindful of my surroundings and the people I am working with, and I listen to those who know their environment and culture. I am there to guide them through solutions, not dictate them.
Effective Storyteller
I am able to articulate my vision and strategy in a clear and compelling way, sharing stories of impact to inspire others and build support for my work.
Needle Mover
I am ambitious and driven to make a difference, and not afraid to tackle big challenges.
Data-Driven Decision Maker
I use data and evidence to make informed decisions about my work, tracking progress and measuring impact.
Strategic Planner
I develop and implement strategic plans that are backed by evidence, guiding my work and ensuring that I am on track to achieve my goals.
Responsible Steward
I am a responsible steward of the resources entrusted to me, managing finances wisely and using them to make the biggest impact possible.
Accountable Advocate
I am accountable to the organization I work for, my staff, and the people I am trying to help. I am willing to stand up for what is right and defend those who cannot defend themselves.
Child and Youth Advocate
I am aware of the detrimental effects to children and youth due to conflicts, displacement, poverty, abuse, climate, and food insecurity. I build in child and youth rights to programming to ensure their future success.