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Moraa O.

People & Culture • Project Manager • Community Manager • New York, NY, US
Event Planning
Event Management
Research
Writing
Human Resources
Start-ups
Administrative Support
Administration
Partnership Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Program Manager
Experienced program manager with a strong background in venture capital, corporate development, HR strategies, and business operations. Known for advancing diversity and equity and fostering a culture of excellence. Experience includes managing community initiatives, strategic planning, and executing high-profile events.

Projects

Venture Platform Lead

Oversee founder support and community initiatives, delivering programming for 200+ portfolio companies. Spearhead planning and executing of annual events, from fireside chats to service days. Responsible for planning and executing 40+ in-person and virtual events (e.g. book launches, fireside chats, annual day of service) and programming annually to support the fund’s portfolio companies. Provide active support to 200+ portfolio founders by managing the fund’s private Slack community, ensuring timely response to inquiries, curating and vetting vendor resources, and knowledge sharing across internal teams. Write firm-wide written communications (e.g. monthly founders newsletter, annual letter to c-suite executives across industries, event invitations, etc). Streamline fund processes, e.g., annual NPS survey, travel and expense process, founder gifts/swag, etc.See More

Program Manager

Led the Ecosystem Strategy for SVB’s Access to Innovation platform (now known as Catalyst 2045) advancing diversity and equity in the innovation economy by connecting underserved founders and funders with resources, networks, and capital. Organized 20+ events annually, including high-profile activations like Art Basel, to support underrepresented entrepreneurs. Collaborated with the Black Venture Capital Consortium to educate over 1,000 HBCU students in venture capital and facilitate entry-level placements. Designed founder-readiness initiatives benefiting 10,500+ diverse founders. Allocated non-dilutive capital through accelerators, pitch competitions, and bootcamps to drive the growth of early-stage businesses.See More

Sr. Manager, HR Policy

Designed and executed HR strategies, policies, and practices to foster a culture of excellence, improve employee engagement, and boost productivity. Advised internal stakeholders on legislative and regulatory developments affecting SVB's workforce of over 7,000, covering areas like compensation, benefits, talent development, employee relations, and recruitment. Strengthened employee-focused policies, including handbooks, codes of conduct, and remote work guidelines, to enhance the company's workplace culture and efficiency.See More

Director, Business Operations

Served as COO for Travel Noire's flagship product, which delivered bespoke travel offerings in 8 destinations across 4 continents. Scaled the business to serve over 1,000 travelers while managing the operations of a global team. Drove growth through strategic leadership and increased revenue to $3M and boosting operational capacity by 75% through market research and strategic planning. Expanded the brand’s reach to 2MM+ impressions and 500K+ followers by crafting innovative social media and content strategies that enhanced its global presence.See More

Work History

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VC Platform Lead

Bloomberg BetaOversee founder support and community initiatives, delivering programming for 200+ portfolio companies. Spearhead planning and executing of annual events, from fireside chats to service days. Responsible for planning and executing 40+ in-person and virtual events (e.g. book launches, fireside chats, annual day of service) and programming annually to support the fund’s portfolio companies. Provide active support to 200+ portfolio founders by managing the fund’s private Slack community, ensuring timely response to inquiries, curating and vetting vendor resources, and knowledge sharing across internal teams. Write firm-wide written communications (e.g. monthly founders newsletter, annual letter to c-suite executives across industries, event invitations, etc). Streamline fund processes, e.g., annual NPS survey, travel and expense process, founder gifts/swag, etc.
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Corporate Development Manager, Access to Innovation Platform

Silicon Valley BankJan 2021 - Jan 2023 • 2 yrs 1 moLed the Ecosystem Strategy for SVB’s Access to Innovation platform (now known as Catalyst 2045) advancing diversity and equity in the innovation economy by connecting underserved founders and funders with resources, networks, and capital. Organized 20+ events annually, including high-profile activations like Art Basel, to support underrepresented entrepreneurs. Collaborated with the Black Venture Capital Consortium to educate over 1,000 HBCU students in venture capital and facilitate entry-level placements. Designed founder-readiness initiatives benefiting 10,500+ diverse founders. Allocated non-dilutive capital through accelerators, pitch competitions, and bootcamps to drive the growth of early-stage businesses.
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HR Policy, Sr. Manager

Silicon Valley BankJan 2018 - Jan 2021 • 3 yrs 1 moDesigned and executed HR strategies, policies, and practices to foster a culture of excellence, improve employee engagement, and boost productivity. Advised internal stakeholders on legislative and regulatory developments affecting SVB's workforce of over 7,000, covering areas like compensation, benefits, talent development, employee relations, and recruitment. Strengthened employee-focused policies, including handbooks, codes of conduct, and remote work guidelines, to enhance the company's workplace culture and efficiency.
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Director, Business Operations

Travel NoireJan 2015 - Jan 2017 • 2 yrs 1 moServed as COO for Travel Noire's flagship product, which delivered bespoke travel offerings in 8 destinations across 4 continents. Scaled the business to serve over 1,000 travelers while managing the operations of a global team. Drove growth through strategic leadership and increased revenue to $3M and boosting operational capacity by 75% through market research and strategic planning. Expanded the brand’s reach to 2MM+ impressions and 500K+ followers by crafting innovative social media and content strategies that enhanced its global presence.
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Legal

Central Jersey Legal ServicesJan 2013 - Jan 2015 • 2 yrs 1 moAdvised clients on issues relating to landlord/tenant law and family law. Led community-wide speaking engagements for underrepresented senior citizens in Mercer County.
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Legislative Aide

Office of Senator Shirley K. TurnerJan 2013 - Jan 2013 • 1 moResearched, analyzed, and recommended legislation relating to health and education policy. Managed constituent casework and inquiries to increase constituent satisfaction.

Education

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Rutgers Law School

JD, Law2009 - 2012
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The College of New Jersey

BA, Political Science2005 - 2009

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How 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!

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Recently Active
Experienced Program Manager
Experienced program manager with a strong background in venture capital, corporate development, HR strategies, and business operations. Known for advancing diversity and equity and fostering a culture of excellence. Experience includes managing community initiatives, strategic planning, and executing high-profile events.

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Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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LaShawnda Rodgers, PMP, MBA, CSM

Founder | Workplace Equity & Growth Strategist | Transforming Careers, Teams, & Organizations Through Strategic Leadership, Innovation, & Technology | Awarded Keynote Speaker Inspiring Change | DWEN Mentor | Leadership Coach
Operations Management • 15 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Angad Rikhy

Venture Capital and Private Equity Expert | Strategy and M&A Consultant | IESE MBA
Financial Analysis • 10 years of exp. • IN

Veena Padmanabhan

Strategic Leader in Operations and Management
Chief of Staff • 12 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Maurice Gabriel

Architecting $500M+ Success Stories | Visionary Leader in Finance, Fintech, SaaS, AI, Robotics and Blockchain | Scaling Bold Ideas into Global Impact
Sales Strategy • 1 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Top Talent like Moraa 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.

Moraa O.

People & Culture • Project Manager • Community Manager • New York, NY, US
Event Planning
Event Management
Research
Writing
Human Resources
Start-ups
Administrative Support
Administration
Partnership Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Venture Platform Lead

Oversee founder support and community initiatives, delivering programming for 200+ portfolio companies. Spearhead planning and executing of annual events, from fireside chats to service days. Responsible for planning and executing 40+ in-person and virtual events (e.g. book launches, fireside chats, annual day of service) and programming annually to support the fund’s portfolio companies. Provide active support to 200+ portfolio founders by managing the fund’s private Slack community, ensuring timely response to inquiries, curating and vetting vendor resources, and knowledge sharing across internal teams. Write firm-wide written communications (e.g. monthly founders newsletter, annual letter to c-suite executives across industries, event invitations, etc). Streamline fund processes, e.g., annual NPS survey, travel and expense process, founder gifts/swag, etc.

Program Manager

Led the Ecosystem Strategy for SVB’s Access to Innovation platform (now known as Catalyst 2045) advancing diversity and equity in the innovation economy by connecting underserved founders and funders with resources, networks, and capital. Organized 20+ events annually, including high-profile activations like Art Basel, to support underrepresented entrepreneurs. Collaborated with the Black Venture Capital Consortium to educate over 1,000 HBCU students in venture capital and facilitate entry-level placements. Designed founder-readiness initiatives benefiting 10,500+ diverse founders. Allocated non-dilutive capital through accelerators, pitch competitions, and bootcamps to drive the growth of early-stage businesses.

Sr. Manager, HR Policy

Designed and executed HR strategies, policies, and practices to foster a culture of excellence, improve employee engagement, and boost productivity. Advised internal stakeholders on legislative and regulatory developments affecting SVB's workforce of over 7,000, covering areas like compensation, benefits, talent development, employee relations, and recruitment. Strengthened employee-focused policies, including handbooks, codes of conduct, and remote work guidelines, to enhance the company's workplace culture and efficiency.

Director, Business Operations

Served as COO for Travel Noire's flagship product, which delivered bespoke travel offerings in 8 destinations across 4 continents. Scaled the business to serve over 1,000 travelers while managing the operations of a global team. Drove growth through strategic leadership and increased revenue to $3M and boosting operational capacity by 75% through market research and strategic planning. Expanded the brand’s reach to 2MM+ impressions and 500K+ followers by crafting innovative social media and content strategies that enhanced its global presence.

Work History

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VC Platform Lead

Bloomberg BetaOversee founder support and community initiatives, delivering programming for 200+ portfolio companies. Spearhead planning and executing of annual events, from fireside chats to service days. Responsible for planning and executing 40+ in-person and virtual events (e.g. book launches, fireside chats, annual day of service) and programming annually to support the fund’s portfolio companies. Provide active support to 200+ portfolio founders by managing the fund’s private Slack community, ensuring timely response to inquiries, curating and vetting vendor resources, and knowledge sharing across internal teams. Write firm-wide written communications (e.g. monthly founders newsletter, annual letter to c-suite executives across industries, event invitations, etc). Streamline fund processes, e.g., annual NPS survey, travel and expense process, founder gifts/swag, etc.
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Corporate Development Manager, Access to Innovation Platform

Silicon Valley BankJan 2021 - Jan 2023 • 2 yrs 1 moLed the Ecosystem Strategy for SVB’s Access to Innovation platform (now known as Catalyst 2045) advancing diversity and equity in the innovation economy by connecting underserved founders and funders with resources, networks, and capital. Organized 20+ events annually, including high-profile activations like Art Basel, to support underrepresented entrepreneurs. Collaborated with the Black Venture Capital Consortium to educate over 1,000 HBCU students in venture capital and facilitate entry-level placements. Designed founder-readiness initiatives benefiting 10,500+ diverse founders. Allocated non-dilutive capital through accelerators, pitch competitions, and bootcamps to drive the growth of early-stage businesses.
S

HR Policy, Sr. Manager

Silicon Valley BankJan 2018 - Jan 2021 • 3 yrs 1 moDesigned and executed HR strategies, policies, and practices to foster a culture of excellence, improve employee engagement, and boost productivity. Advised internal stakeholders on legislative and regulatory developments affecting SVB's workforce of over 7,000, covering areas like compensation, benefits, talent development, employee relations, and recruitment. Strengthened employee-focused policies, including handbooks, codes of conduct, and remote work guidelines, to enhance the company's workplace culture and efficiency.
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Director, Business Operations

Travel NoireJan 2015 - Jan 2017 • 2 yrs 1 moServed as COO for Travel Noire's flagship product, which delivered bespoke travel offerings in 8 destinations across 4 continents. Scaled the business to serve over 1,000 travelers while managing the operations of a global team. Drove growth through strategic leadership and increased revenue to $3M and boosting operational capacity by 75% through market research and strategic planning. Expanded the brand’s reach to 2MM+ impressions and 500K+ followers by crafting innovative social media and content strategies that enhanced its global presence.
C

Legal

Central Jersey Legal ServicesJan 2013 - Jan 2015 • 2 yrs 1 moAdvised clients on issues relating to landlord/tenant law and family law. Led community-wide speaking engagements for underrepresented senior citizens in Mercer County.
O

Legislative Aide

Office of Senator Shirley K. TurnerJan 2013 - Jan 2013 • 1 moResearched, analyzed, and recommended legislation relating to health and education policy. Managed constituent casework and inquiries to increase constituent satisfaction.

Education

R

Rutgers Law School

JD, Law2009 - 2012
T

The College of New Jersey

BA, Political Science2005 - 2009

How 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.
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