Security Clearance Community Outreach

NATALIE WILLIAMMEE

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CORE COMPETENCIES

● Strategic Grant Management

● Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

● Cross-Sector Collaboration

● Community Engagement & Volunteer

Coordination

● Community-Centric Fundraising

● Program Monitoring & Learning

● Public Outreach & Event Planning

● Trauma-Informed & Equity-Based

Practices

● Narrative & Data-Driven Reporting

● CRM Platforms (Salesforce, Raiser’s

Edge)

● Fluent in Spanish

EXPERIENCE

U.S. Embassy – San Salvador, El Salvador

Project Manager 10/2023 – 05/2025

● Acted as primary liaison between funders, implementing partners, legal advisors, finance officers, and technical experts to lead collaborative grant proposals, donor reporting, and strategic planning.

● Managed equity- and trauma-informed programs, including: Gender-based violence prevention, survivor-centered services, and trauma-informed training for civil society partners; Strengthened emergency response and inclusive planning for people with disabilities in coordination with local authorities and first responders; Supported community-based education and early childhood development through safe caregiving and family-strengthening workshops.

● Led cross-departmental planning and ensured compliance, monitoring, and learning frameworks were integrated across all grants and cooperative agreements.

● Developed culturally responsive messaging and donor communications in Spanish and English to support proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.

● Facilitated public workshops and neighborhood-based outreach efforts in Spanish, supporting inclusive participation and feedback.

U.S. Department of State – San Salvador, El Salvador Leahy Vetting Manager, Political Affairs Office 09/2022 – 10/2023

● Directed human rights compliance vetting for over 3,000 individuals annually under U.S. foreign assistance programs.

● Collaborated with interagency partners to ensure ethical delivery of security assistance.

● Maintained audit-ready documentation systems and trained implementing partners on policy compliance.

● Provided strategic guidance to mitigate reputational and legal risks related to human rights concerns.

● Engaged community organizations and stakeholders in policy briefings and civic dialogue. U.S. Department of State – Mexico City, Mexico

Grant Manager/Analyst 01/2019 – 06/2022

● Managed a $40M grant portfolio focused on justice sector reform, working with NGOs, universities, and government institutions.

● Oversaw full grant lifecycle including proposal review, budget oversight, and program evaluation.

● Facilitated audits and site visits, ensuring alignment with U.S. federal regulations and local context.

● Supported capacity-building and training initiatives to strengthen prosecutorial and legal systems.

● Partnered with local leaders and nonprofits to organize outreach events and training in accessible formats.

American Lung Association – Washington, D.C.

Manager for Development Operations 12/2010–08/2012

● Oversaw national donor CRM systems (including Raiser’s Edge) and managed donation processing, acknowledgement workflows, and campaign tracking.

● Directed a $10M+ fundraising portfolio and led grant lifecycle administration—from proposal to reporting.

● Implemented budget monitoring tools and provided discrepancy reports, and ensured timely post-program evaluations across departments.

● Supported high-level donor stewardship, developed fundraising analytics, and facilitated internal audits.

● Coordinated donor events, volunteer appreciation activities, and cross-functional engagement campaigns.

U.S. Embassy – Juba, South Sudan

VIP Visit Coordinator & Program Manager (01/2010 – 10/2010)

● Planned and executed large-scale community and diplomatic events, liaising with stakeholders, vendors, and volunteers.

● Coordinated high-profile diplomatic visits, ensuring adherence to security, logistics, and cultural protocol.

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Arlington, VA Major Donor Coordinator 05/2008 – 01/2010

● Maintained CRM data, designed stewardship strategies, and oversaw donor acknowledgements.

● Increased donor retention by 25% via personalized engagement and reporting.

● Led volunteer and community events to increase awareness of mental health resources.

● Supported event logistics and developed professional education materials.

Shelter House – Falls Church, VA

Development Coordinator 09/2005 – 04/2008

● Managed scholarships, donor communications, grant tracking, and annual reports for a

$1M+ development program.

● Facilitated community workshops, neighborhood outreach, and volunteer recruitment for housing programs.

● Led training and workshops to improve donor software and data accuracy, enhancing transparency and compliance.

Additional Roles in Community Development

● Project Coordinator, Mentor/National Mentoring Partnership (2004–2005)

● HR Manager, Triton Security (2003–2004)

● Volunteer, Institute for International Cooperation and Development, Brazil (2000–2001)

EDUCATION

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

B.A. in International Relations, Minor in Political Science

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