Fatima Peçanha
About Fatima Peçanha
Fatima Peçanha is an experienced professional with over 15 years in administrative, finance, and business roles, currently working at Mbta as Assistant To Contract Administration For Professional Services Procurement.
Current Position at MBTA
Fatima Peçanha currently works at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) as the Assistant to Contract Administration for Professional Services Procurement. She has held this position since 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, she is responsible for assisting in the administration of contracts for professional services, demonstrating her proficiency in handling administrative tasks within a large public transportation organization.
Previous Roles at MBTA
Before her current position, Fatima Peçanha served as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Procurement Officer at MBTA. She held this role from 2016 to 2017 for 10 months. This position required her to support high-level procurement operations and administrative functions, showcasing her ability to manage sensitive and critical tasks within the organization.
Educational Background
Fatima Peçanha has pursued a diverse educational path. She studied multiple subjects at the Harvard Extension School, including Rhetoric, Education, and Business in 2012, Management from 2015 to 2016, and Politics, Education, History, and Entrepreneurship in 2015. Additionally, she studied Communication and Business in 2006. She also studied Leadership at Northeastern University from 2004 to 2006. Earlier in her career, she studied Marketing at FGV EAESP in 1993 and obtained a Bachelor's in Journalism from Faculdade Da Cidade in 1970.
Finance and Mortgage Industry Experience
Fatima Peçanha has extensive experience in the finance and mortgage industries. She currently works as a Loan Counselor at PFJ Home Financial Advisor, a position she has held since 2007. Prior to this, she served as Manager and Senior Mortgage Broker at Loan 21 from 2003 to 2007, and as an International Buyer at Chreemtex Imp Exp from 1995 to 2000. Her background in these roles highlights her expertise in financial services and international procurement.
Roles in Harvard Institutions
Fatima Peçanha has worked in various administrative roles at Harvard institutions. She was Interim Assistant of the Office of Global and Community Health at Harvard School of Dental Medicine from 2011 to 2013, and Assistant to the Dean for Administration and Finance from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she served as an Intern at the Office of the Assistant to the President and Provost at Harvard University in 2008, and as a Staffing Schedule Coordinator at Harvard Business School from 2008 to 2010. These roles reflect her capability in handling administrative and financial tasks within educational environments.