Top Talent like Emily are on Pangea
Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.Emily Rowley
Process Improvement
Executive Reporting
Slack
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Global Mobility & Immigration Partner | Culture & Philanthropy Leader | Project Manager
Strategic Immigration & Global Mobility Partner with 12+ years of experience leading complex immigration and global mobility programs for Fortune 500 organizations. Proven expertise scaling visa programs across FAANG, Tech, academia, and non-profit sectors while driving compliance, operational excellence, and executive-ready reporting. Experienced in M&A due diligence and integration planning, change management, budget ownership, RFP management, and cross-functional stakeholder leadership across Recruiting, HR, Legal, Tax, Payroll, Vendors, and C-suite executives. Passionate culture and philanthropy leader with PayPal community initiatives and leadership in volunteering and DEI programming.
Work History
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Global Mobility Partner, Americas Immigration
PayPal, Inc.• Own day-to-day operations of Americas immigration and global mobility programs and end-to-end accountability for program deliverables • Manage vendor relationships, including service delivery, issue resolution, and performance monitoring • Prepare & present executive-level reporting on immigration program metrics, trends, risks, and outcomes to C-suite, HR, Talent Acquisition, and other stakeholders, ~15x / year • Proactively identify program gaps, scaling needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement in rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, including in M&A, workforce expansion, and other cross-functional initiatives • Leverage data, reporting, and KPIs to generate actionable insights that inform decision-making, support workforce planning, and drive process improvements, automation, and program scalability • Develop strategic priorities, policies, and processes to proactively identify risks, adapt risk mitigation strategies, ensure business continuity within global immigration regulations • Manage, mentor, &, train junior teammates in escalations, daily job duties, & assign special projects • Partner with Recruiters and Workforce Planning to support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing compliance of candidates and employees requiring visa sponsorship • Maintain immigration policies and guidelines to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with industry standards and company prioritiesP
Manager, US Immigration
PayPal, Inc.Feb 2024 - Mar 2026 • 2 yrs 2 mos• Owned & Oversaw immigration strategy, operations & geopolitical compliance, ensuring timely visa processing & seamless employee experience in Americas region • Managed end-to-end US Immigration program with competing demands for 30,000+ global employees • Introduced, Managed, & Oversaw key projects: O-1 & NIW Programs, Mobility Dashboard, Reduce spend by $1M+, Stakeholder Trainings, Contingency Planning, Personally-Driven Moves, Temporary Virtual Work • Analyzed & communicated regulatory changes to mitigate risk amid ever-evolving immigration landscape to cultivate strategic solutions & communications in fast-paced environment • Oversaw proactive contingency plans 8-12 months in advance of work authorization max-out • Partnered with C-suite, FP&A, HR, Legal, Corp Tax, Payroll, Talent, & Vendors to ensure end-to-end integration of mobility processes, analyze risk, & ensure optimal service • Developed high-impact SOPs, workflow efficiencies, reference guides, and data presentations for C-suite • Managed, mentored, & trained junior teammates in escalations, daily job duties, & assign special projectsD
Interim Manager, Global Mobility
Databricks, Inc.May 2023 - Jan 2024 • 9 mos• Owned full US immigration cycle (i.e. NIV, IV, PERM, Green Card), maintain DOL compliance records, & I-9 verification for 8,000+ global employee population as sole SME • Partnered with internal & external stakeholders including GTA, Employees, HR, & external Legal counsel on Global Immigration cases in Americas, Europe/Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions • Developed strategic solutions & presented findings to stakeholders in fast-paced environment with competing demands while mitigating risk • Collaborated with C-suite & HR to develop strategic growth plan to scale 20% headcount increase • Oversaw implementation of company-wide process improvements & workflow efficiencies, such as O-1 & NIW programs, Green Card Process Workflow, Vendor RFP, and M&A • Generated, analyzed, & presented weekly, monthly, & ad hoc reports to inter-departmental stakeholders, highlighting critical visa status max-outs or spend increases • Identified long-term immigration concerns, developed contingency plans, & communicated to business • Mentored & trained junior team members & interdepartmental colleaguesI
Legal Operations Analyst, HR & Immigration
Indeed, Inc.Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 • 8 mos• Owned full PERM process for 10,000+ US-based employees • Identified & delivered quantifiable Minimum Viable Product to decrease annual spend by $500K+ • Prepared, filed, & maintained DOL compliance records for 35-50 active full-spectrum PERM cases • Managed & tracked project deliverables, timelines, risks using product deployment critical path • Developed ADA-compliant Immigration Dashboard using Google Looker to augment Legal service • Managed project scope, identified & mitigated implementation risks, provided timely & functional solutions in collaboration with Strategic Operations for company-wide impact on user experience • Generated & implemented process improvements & KPIs among inter-departmental stakeholders • Strategized complex US immigration matters among in-house & outside counsel as SME • Mentored EMEA employee in professional development & Legal team resourcesF
Client Services Consultant, Individual Case Unit (Interim Manager, Client Services)
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP | Client SiteApr 2022 - Jul 2022 • 4 mos• Developed & maintained optimal Client experience for 50+ high-touch white-glove corporate & 100+ individual Clients in boutique firm team setting • Generated Billing Opportunities to increase profits $10K+ monthly • Owned potential Client consultations, case initiations report, meetings, & $100K+ new monthly billing • Managed, trained, & mentored team of 5+ Paralegals with varying levels of experience on casework • Enhanced experience & amended process flows to maximize resources catered to unique Client needsF
Immigration Specialist (On-Site Client Services Consultant)
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP | Client SiteJan 2021 - Apr 2022 • 1 yr 4 mos• Managed 5+ Client & Firm digital aliases as first point of contact & resolved Immigration & Global Mobility escalations for 160,000+ global employees • Owned daily, weekly, & monthly reports for 1,000+ employees parked abroad, e-Verify I-9, & FNIV • Liaised casework between Client & Firm for all Global Regions: Americas, Europe/Middle East, Asia-Pacific • Collaborated daily with Client Relocation & Tax Vendors to assess for Global Work Visa, calculate salary adjustments, & provide payroll details for 100+ monthly international transfers • Oversaw high-impact proprietary projects for Client resulting in multi-resource distribution for TA, HR, & NH • Liaised as US Immigration & Global Mobility primary resource among Employees, Recruiters, HR, Managers, & Senior Management • Analyzed & recorded 5+ Client-specific processes in Guide as SME for Client procedures & complianceO
Immigration Paralegal
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.Mar 2019 - Jan 2021 • 1 yr 11 mos• Prepared & filed a variety of full-spectrum complex NIV & IV Employment-Based petitions, including: O-1, H-1B, EB-1, I-140, Adjustment of Status, RFE Responses, & PAFs • Managed, prepared, initiated, & tracked ~90-150 unfiled & ~200-300 filed cases weekly while meeting diverse SLAs for 3-5 clients • Communicated daily with Fortune 500 Corporate Clients, & 500+ employee population • Executed Quality Control for 1,000+ cases during annual H-1B CAP & October 2020 AOS Surge • Individually produced $300K+ annual revenue; individual RFE Response Approval success rate: > 99%T
International Scholar Advisor
The University of Texas at Austin | International Office (Texas Global)Nov 2018 - Mar 2019 • 5 mos• Fulfilled SEVIS Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) responsibilities; issued Forms DS-2019 & Travel Signatures for 1,400+ J-1 scholars • Prepared & filed H-1B, TN, & E-3 petitions & Request for Evidence responses for 250+ faculty • Calculated H-1B Prevailing Wage Determinations & O*Net codes, maintained Public Access Files • Collaborated with Academic Departments, HR, & Foreign Nationals to fulfill requests, ensure compliance, & resolve escalations by guiding with immigration expertiseU
Immigration Assistant
University of California, San Diego | International Faculty & Scholars OfficeJan 2018 - Nov 2018 • 11 mos• Fulfilled SEVIS Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) responsibilities; issued Forms DS-2019 & Travel Signatures for 2,500+ J-1 scholars • Hired, supervised, trained, & delegated tasks for 5+ undergraduate student employees • Organized & executed 8-10 programming events per year for international scholars & dependants • Collaborated with Academic Departments, HR, & Foreign Nationals to fulfill requests, ensure compliance & resolve escalations by guiding with immigration expertiseF
Immigration Paralegal
Feldman, Feldman & AssociatesNov 2015 - Dec 2017 • 2 yrs 2 mos• Managed, prepared, & filed a variety of full-spectrum complex, heavy-writing Family- & Humanitarian-Based USCIS & DOJ cases & Motions, including Waivers of Inadmissibility • Executed 20-40 total weekly cases in boutique firm with 100% USCIS & DOJ Approval rates • Communicated daily with Clients & government agencies throughout immigration processes • Translated government documents, live interpreted legal meetings in-office & at Detention Centers • Trained & onboarded 5 new Paralegals & Law ClerksP
Peace Corps Volunteer, Community Health
Peace Corps/ParaguayJan 2014 - Sep 2014 • 9 mosV
Legal Assistant
Vive, Inc.Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 • 8 mos• Owned registration & legal document review process for ~2,000 - 4,000 refugees annually • Scheduled daily refugee admission interviews with Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) • Advised Clients & partner organizations about Canadian asylum via weekly group presentations & 1:1 consultationsEducation
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International Protection & Human Rights of Refugees & Other Persons in the Context of Mobility — UNHCR, Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas, & Juniata College (Diplomado / Interinstitutional Professional Certificate)
Diplomado (Interinstitutional Professional Certificate), International Protection & Human Rights of Refugees & Other Persons in the Context of Mobility2025 - 2026C
Cornell University (Certification)
Certification, Project Management2023J
Juniata College
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish/Hispanic Cultures & Human Communication2009 - 2013A
Acento de Trinity, Semester in Spain
Non-Degree, Spanish Language & Culture2011How Pangea Works
Effortlessly discover top talent
We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.Start working with talent today
The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.Track work and invoices in one place
Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!Talk with a Talent Expert
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Global Mobility & Immigration Partner | Culture & Philanthropy Leader | Project Manager
Strategic Immigration & Global Mobility Partner with 12+ years of experience leading complex immigration and global mobility programs for Fortune 500 organizations. Proven expertise scaling visa programs across FAANG, Tech, academia, and non-profit sectors while driving compliance, operational excellence, and executive-ready reporting. Experienced in M&A due diligence and integration planning, change management, budget ownership, RFP management, and cross-functional stakeholder leadership across Recruiting, HR, Legal, Tax, Payroll, Vendors, and C-suite executives. Passionate culture and philanthropy leader with PayPal community initiatives and leadership in volunteering and DEI programming.
Talk with a Talent Expert
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Top Talent like Emily are on Pangea
Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.Emily Rowley
Process Improvement
Executive Reporting
Slack
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
Work History
P
Global Mobility Partner, Americas Immigration
PayPal, Inc.• Own day-to-day operations of Americas immigration and global mobility programs and end-to-end accountability for program deliverables • Manage vendor relationships, including service delivery, issue resolution, and performance monitoring • Prepare & present executive-level reporting on immigration program metrics, trends, risks, and outcomes to C-suite, HR, Talent Acquisition, and other stakeholders, ~15x / year • Proactively identify program gaps, scaling needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement in rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, including in M&A, workforce expansion, and other cross-functional initiatives • Leverage data, reporting, and KPIs to generate actionable insights that inform decision-making, support workforce planning, and drive process improvements, automation, and program scalability • Develop strategic priorities, policies, and processes to proactively identify risks, adapt risk mitigation strategies, ensure business continuity within global immigration regulations • Manage, mentor, &, train junior teammates in escalations, daily job duties, & assign special projects • Partner with Recruiters and Workforce Planning to support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing compliance of candidates and employees requiring visa sponsorship • Maintain immigration policies and guidelines to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with industry standards and company prioritiesP
Manager, US Immigration
PayPal, Inc.Feb 2024 - Mar 2026 • 2 yrs 2 mos• Owned & Oversaw immigration strategy, operations & geopolitical compliance, ensuring timely visa processing & seamless employee experience in Americas region • Managed end-to-end US Immigration program with competing demands for 30,000+ global employees • Introduced, Managed, & Oversaw key projects: O-1 & NIW Programs, Mobility Dashboard, Reduce spend by $1M+, Stakeholder Trainings, Contingency Planning, Personally-Driven Moves, Temporary Virtual Work • Analyzed & communicated regulatory changes to mitigate risk amid ever-evolving immigration landscape to cultivate strategic solutions & communications in fast-paced environment • Oversaw proactive contingency plans 8-12 months in advance of work authorization max-out • Partnered with C-suite, FP&A, HR, Legal, Corp Tax, Payroll, Talent, & Vendors to ensure end-to-end integration of mobility processes, analyze risk, & ensure optimal service • Developed high-impact SOPs, workflow efficiencies, reference guides, and data presentations for C-suite • Managed, mentored, & trained junior teammates in escalations, daily job duties, & assign special projectsD
Interim Manager, Global Mobility
Databricks, Inc.May 2023 - Jan 2024 • 9 mos• Owned full US immigration cycle (i.e. NIV, IV, PERM, Green Card), maintain DOL compliance records, & I-9 verification for 8,000+ global employee population as sole SME • Partnered with internal & external stakeholders including GTA, Employees, HR, & external Legal counsel on Global Immigration cases in Americas, Europe/Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions • Developed strategic solutions & presented findings to stakeholders in fast-paced environment with competing demands while mitigating risk • Collaborated with C-suite & HR to develop strategic growth plan to scale 20% headcount increase • Oversaw implementation of company-wide process improvements & workflow efficiencies, such as O-1 & NIW programs, Green Card Process Workflow, Vendor RFP, and M&A • Generated, analyzed, & presented weekly, monthly, & ad hoc reports to inter-departmental stakeholders, highlighting critical visa status max-outs or spend increases • Identified long-term immigration concerns, developed contingency plans, & communicated to business • Mentored & trained junior team members & interdepartmental colleaguesI
Legal Operations Analyst, HR & Immigration
Indeed, Inc.Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 • 8 mos• Owned full PERM process for 10,000+ US-based employees • Identified & delivered quantifiable Minimum Viable Product to decrease annual spend by $500K+ • Prepared, filed, & maintained DOL compliance records for 35-50 active full-spectrum PERM cases • Managed & tracked project deliverables, timelines, risks using product deployment critical path • Developed ADA-compliant Immigration Dashboard using Google Looker to augment Legal service • Managed project scope, identified & mitigated implementation risks, provided timely & functional solutions in collaboration with Strategic Operations for company-wide impact on user experience • Generated & implemented process improvements & KPIs among inter-departmental stakeholders • Strategized complex US immigration matters among in-house & outside counsel as SME • Mentored EMEA employee in professional development & Legal team resourcesF
Client Services Consultant, Individual Case Unit (Interim Manager, Client Services)
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP | Client SiteApr 2022 - Jul 2022 • 4 mos• Developed & maintained optimal Client experience for 50+ high-touch white-glove corporate & 100+ individual Clients in boutique firm team setting • Generated Billing Opportunities to increase profits $10K+ monthly • Owned potential Client consultations, case initiations report, meetings, & $100K+ new monthly billing • Managed, trained, & mentored team of 5+ Paralegals with varying levels of experience on casework • Enhanced experience & amended process flows to maximize resources catered to unique Client needsF
Immigration Specialist (On-Site Client Services Consultant)
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP | Client SiteJan 2021 - Apr 2022 • 1 yr 4 mos• Managed 5+ Client & Firm digital aliases as first point of contact & resolved Immigration & Global Mobility escalations for 160,000+ global employees • Owned daily, weekly, & monthly reports for 1,000+ employees parked abroad, e-Verify I-9, & FNIV • Liaised casework between Client & Firm for all Global Regions: Americas, Europe/Middle East, Asia-Pacific • Collaborated daily with Client Relocation & Tax Vendors to assess for Global Work Visa, calculate salary adjustments, & provide payroll details for 100+ monthly international transfers • Oversaw high-impact proprietary projects for Client resulting in multi-resource distribution for TA, HR, & NH • Liaised as US Immigration & Global Mobility primary resource among Employees, Recruiters, HR, Managers, & Senior Management • Analyzed & recorded 5+ Client-specific processes in Guide as SME for Client procedures & complianceO
Immigration Paralegal
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.Mar 2019 - Jan 2021 • 1 yr 11 mos• Prepared & filed a variety of full-spectrum complex NIV & IV Employment-Based petitions, including: O-1, H-1B, EB-1, I-140, Adjustment of Status, RFE Responses, & PAFs • Managed, prepared, initiated, & tracked ~90-150 unfiled & ~200-300 filed cases weekly while meeting diverse SLAs for 3-5 clients • Communicated daily with Fortune 500 Corporate Clients, & 500+ employee population • Executed Quality Control for 1,000+ cases during annual H-1B CAP & October 2020 AOS Surge • Individually produced $300K+ annual revenue; individual RFE Response Approval success rate: > 99%T
International Scholar Advisor
The University of Texas at Austin | International Office (Texas Global)Nov 2018 - Mar 2019 • 5 mos• Fulfilled SEVIS Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) responsibilities; issued Forms DS-2019 & Travel Signatures for 1,400+ J-1 scholars • Prepared & filed H-1B, TN, & E-3 petitions & Request for Evidence responses for 250+ faculty • Calculated H-1B Prevailing Wage Determinations & O*Net codes, maintained Public Access Files • Collaborated with Academic Departments, HR, & Foreign Nationals to fulfill requests, ensure compliance, & resolve escalations by guiding with immigration expertiseU
Immigration Assistant
University of California, San Diego | International Faculty & Scholars OfficeJan 2018 - Nov 2018 • 11 mos• Fulfilled SEVIS Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) responsibilities; issued Forms DS-2019 & Travel Signatures for 2,500+ J-1 scholars • Hired, supervised, trained, & delegated tasks for 5+ undergraduate student employees • Organized & executed 8-10 programming events per year for international scholars & dependants • Collaborated with Academic Departments, HR, & Foreign Nationals to fulfill requests, ensure compliance & resolve escalations by guiding with immigration expertiseF
Immigration Paralegal
Feldman, Feldman & AssociatesNov 2015 - Dec 2017 • 2 yrs 2 mos• Managed, prepared, & filed a variety of full-spectrum complex, heavy-writing Family- & Humanitarian-Based USCIS & DOJ cases & Motions, including Waivers of Inadmissibility • Executed 20-40 total weekly cases in boutique firm with 100% USCIS & DOJ Approval rates • Communicated daily with Clients & government agencies throughout immigration processes • Translated government documents, live interpreted legal meetings in-office & at Detention Centers • Trained & onboarded 5 new Paralegals & Law ClerksP
Peace Corps Volunteer, Community Health
Peace Corps/ParaguayJan 2014 - Sep 2014 • 9 mosV
Legal Assistant
Vive, Inc.Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 • 8 mos• Owned registration & legal document review process for ~2,000 - 4,000 refugees annually • Scheduled daily refugee admission interviews with Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) • Advised Clients & partner organizations about Canadian asylum via weekly group presentations & 1:1 consultationsEducation
I
International Protection & Human Rights of Refugees & Other Persons in the Context of Mobility — UNHCR, Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas, & Juniata College (Diplomado / Interinstitutional Professional Certificate)
Diplomado (Interinstitutional Professional Certificate), International Protection & Human Rights of Refugees & Other Persons in the Context of Mobility2025 - 2026C
Cornell University (Certification)
Certification, Project Management2023J
Juniata College
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish/Hispanic Cultures & Human Communication2009 - 2013A
Acento de Trinity, Semester in Spain
Non-Degree, Spanish Language & Culture2011How Pangea Works
Effortlessly discover top talent
We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.Start working with talent today
The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.Track work and invoices in one place
Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!Talk with a Talent Expert
Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.Available NowBook a Call
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