Tomas Varela Jr.

Tomas Varela Jr.

Greater Philadelphia
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An experienced nonprofit executive leader focused on policy, inclusive democracy, and…

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Education

  • Rowan University Graphic
  • Activities and Societies: Parliamentarian, Temple Student Government President, Student National Medical Association Vice-President, Student National Medical Association Resident Assistant

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Temple University Graphic

    Alumni Association Secretary

    Temple University

    - Present 3 years 6 months

    Education

    • Temple University Alumni Association
    o Review, assess and ensure the effectiveness of the organization, including alumni philanthropy, volunteerism, and departmental budget.
    o Previous Leadership Roles: Director At-Large, 2021 – 2023

  • DiverseForce Board Governance Program Graphic

    Cohort 4 Member

    DiverseForce Board Governance Program

    - 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Competitive training program for leaders to achieve greater effectiveness as organizational leaders and nonprofit board governance

  • National Urban League Emerging Leaders Program Graphic

    2019 Cohort Member

    National Urban League Emerging Leaders Program

    - 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Competitive Executive Leadership development program for future nonprofit, public and corporate leaders

  • Freedom Prep Charter School

    Board Member

    - 5 years 1 month

    Education

    Review, assess, and ensure the effectiveness of the organization, including budget, human resources, and curriculum

  • President

    The Urban League of Philadelphia - NExT Philadelphia

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

    NExT Philadelphia is one of over 60 chapters of the National Urban League Young Professionals. NExT is a network of young professionals (age 21 to 44) who are committed to leadership development, economic empowerment and community engagement initiatives while supporting the efforts of the Urban League of Philadelphia. Through an association of corporate and community professionals, our members are afforded the opportunity to expand their professional network – cultivating mutually benefiting…

    NExT Philadelphia is one of over 60 chapters of the National Urban League Young Professionals. NExT is a network of young professionals (age 21 to 44) who are committed to leadership development, economic empowerment and community engagement initiatives while supporting the efforts of the Urban League of Philadelphia. Through an association of corporate and community professionals, our members are afforded the opportunity to expand their professional network – cultivating mutually benefiting relationships while making meaningful contributions within our organization and community

  • Urban League of Philadelphia

    Board Member

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Reviewed, assessed, and ensured the effectiveness of the organization, including budget, fund development, human resources, and programs; Guided the policy and advocacy initiatives of the organization

  • Fellow

    New Leaders Council - Philadelphia

    - 5 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    works to recruit, train and promote the progressive political entrepreneurs of tomorrow — trendsetters, elected officials and civically-engaged leaders in business and industry who will shape the future landscape.

  • Vice President

    The Urban League of Philadelphia - NExT Philadelphia

    - 2 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • Secretary

    Temple University Black Alumni Alliance

    Education

Honors & Awards

  • 10 People Under 40 to Watch

    The Philadelphia Tribune

  • Certificate in Advocacy recipient

    National Urban League Washington Bureau

  • Philadelphia Region Professional Organization Awardee

    FunTimes Magazine

  • President’s Distinguished Member

    National Urban League Young Professionals

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Creoles and pidgins, Portuguese-based

    Limited working proficiency

Organizations

  • NExT Philadelphia affinity group of Urban League of Philadelphia; New Leaders Council

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    - Present

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