Josie is a socially engaged consultant, with more than 15 years of experience across both business and nonprofit sectors. She has experience in local and international projects, consulting operations management, strategic social management, human resources management, Triple Bottom Line, urbanization projects, and development. Josie has worked with the Massachusetts Area Planning Commission as an independent consultant focused on the development of the Lynn Local Rapid Recovery Program, and also designed special projects with Lynn Main Streets to expand relationships with local agencies and small businesses. She is a strong advocate for cross-cultural communications and social-economic development projects. Josie studied International Business Management from Sao Marcos University in Brazil and holds a Master's in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University.