Elizabeth Lopez's Résumé

INTEGRATOR/OPERATIONS MANAGER
Tessmer Law Firm LLC | Feb 2026 – Present

●       Serve as the integrator translating vision into execution, aligning departments, and driving accountability.

●       Collaborate closely with the Managing Partner to implement firm strategy and growth initiatives.

●       Lead day-to-day firm operations across departments.

FOUNDER & LEADERSHIP COACH

NextLevel Mujeres LLC | Jan 2025 – Present

●       Serve as the sole executive responsible for organizational strategy, operations, finance, and execution, translating vision into scalable systems and measurable outcomes.

●       Design and implement operational processes, partnership workflows, and performance tracking systems to support growth, accountability, and organizational efficiency.

ADJUNCT FACULTY
Northwest Vista College | Aug 2024 – Present (previously 2008 -2011)

●       Design and deliver inclusive, outcomes-focused curriculum that strengthens student engagement, critical thinking, and academic achievement.

●       Synthesize complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance for students, strengthening engagement and persistence in postsecondary settings.

BOARD SECRETARY
Northeast Senior Assistance | Dec 2022 – Apr 2026

●       Provide governance oversight, policy support, and operational guidance in partnership with executive leadership.

●       Support board operations, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

●       Prepare meeting agendas, capture key decisions, track follow-up actions, and ensure alignment between board directives and organizational execution.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FOSTER CARE
The Children’s Shelter | Mar 2022 – Jul 2023

●       Led multi-program operations with full responsibility for program execution, staffing, compliance, and a $1.4M operating budget in a highly regulated environment.

●       Partnered with executive leadership to implement strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and change management efforts.

COMPLIANCE ANALYST
The Center for Health Care Services | Sep 2019 – Mar 2022

●       Served as Subject Matter Expert for compliance, audits, and operational risk across multi-program service units.

●       Conducted internal reviews, investigations, and quality improvement planning to ensure alignment with federal and state regulations.

●       Implemented systems to improve communication, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

PROGRAM MANAGER
ResCare Community Living | Jan 2019 – Sep 2019

●       Directed operations for 19 residential sites, overseeing staffing, budgeting, compliance, and quality assurance.

●       Supervised and mentored six area directors and professional staff, strengthening leadership capacity, performance management, and service consistency. 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, LCPAA
BCFS Health & Human Services | Nov 2015 – Oct 2018

●       Directed program operations and the training department, supervising leadership, training, and family support teams.

●       Scaled a long-term foster care program from start-up through accreditation, aligning policies, procedures, and staffing systems.

●       Collaborated with executive leadership to oversee multi-million-dollar federal contracts, ensuring fiscal stewardship and compliance.

●       Implemented streamlined policies and operational systems that improved service delivery and organizational efficiency.

Foster Home Development Supervisor, LCPAA
BCFS Health & Human Services | Dec 2014 – Nov 2015

●       Supervised home study assessors, contractors, family support staff, and training teams.

●       Led implementation of the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training initiative, overseeing training for 200+ staff and caregivers.

●       Ensured strict adherence to regulatory standards while improving operational coordination and training delivery.