Rodolfo Saldarriaga Huallpa
About Rodolfo Saldarriaga Huallpa
Rodolfo Saldarriaga Huallpa is a Senior Community Engagement Specialist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, with extensive experience in community outreach and homelessness prevention. He has held various roles in organizations focused on social services, including positions at Via Libre, HomeStart, Families First, and the Homeless Prevention Council.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Rodolfo Saldarriaga Huallpa serves as a Senior Community Engagement Specialist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to community outreach and engagement initiatives. His role involves fostering relationships between the institute and the community, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of diverse populations are integrated into the institute's programs.
Previous Experience in Community Engagement
Prior to his current role, Rodolfo worked at several organizations focused on community support and advocacy. He was an Outreach Worker at Via Libre for 11 months in 2012, where he engaged with communities in Lima Province, Peru. He then served as a Homelessness Prevention Advocate at HomeStart from 2015 to 2018, followed by a position as a Case Manager at Homeless Prevention Council from 2018 to 2019.
Professional Development and Education
Rodolfo holds a Bachelor's degree in Social & Community Psychology from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. In addition, he completed a Certified Course in Grant Writing at Roxbury Community College in 2020, enhancing his skills in securing funding for community projects.
Experience in Program Facilitation
In 2014, Rodolfo worked as a Program Facilitator at Aldeas Infantiles SOS Peru for 9 months, where he contributed to programs aimed at supporting vulnerable children and families. He also served as a Partner Relationship Manager at Families First from 2019 to 2021, focusing on building and maintaining partnerships to enhance service delivery.
Consultancy Role at Mel King Institute
Since 2021, Rodolfo has been working as a Program Support Consultant at the Mel King Institute. In this role, he provides support for various programs aimed at strengthening community engagement and capacity building, furthering his commitment to social advocacy and community development.