Nancy Mendrala

Background

About Nancy Mendrala

An insightful, detail-oriented professional excited to take on new challenges with a commitment to impactful work – helping to put passion into practice with insight, innovation and enthusiasm, and fostering an environment that helps smart people do their best. Able to navigate a steep learning curve, focused on taking initiative and handling numerous priorities and tasks in rapidly evolving environments. Leadership, management and communication skills sharpened over a diverse career spanning 20 years in the federal government (State Dept.) as well as the non-profit and small business sectors. Extensive experience in strategic planning and communication, high-priority and special projects, data-driven decision making, and budget and contract oversight. Skilled at developing and implementing collaborative efforts around shared goals across diverse groups with distinct priorities and cultures – from technical experts to policy makers – amplifying strengths and bridging differences to get to successful results for all involved. Adept at leveraging research to design and implement strategies and programs with measurable, actionable outcomes, as well as distilling complex ideas into concise and pointed top-line findings with a focus on clear and compelling communication for diverse audiences.