Rebeca Lamadrid
About Rebeca Lamadrid
Rebeca Lamadrid serves as the Director of the Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) at the White House, where she focuses on process improvement and high-quality operational design. With extensive experience in communications and management, she has held various leadership roles at The Washington Center and has a strong academic background in design and project management.
Current Role at Presidential Innovation Fellows
Rebeca Lamadrid serves as the Director of the Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) program, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on fostering innovation within the federal government by connecting talented individuals with critical projects. Her leadership aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive impactful solutions across various initiatives.
Previous Experience at The Washington Center
Lamadrid has an extensive history with The Washington Center, where she held multiple roles over a span of seven years. She began as a Teaching Assistant in 2006, followed by positions as Senior Director of Communications from 2007 to 2014, Managing Director of the Office of Internship Site Relations and Enrollment from 2014 to 2016, and Chief Operating Officer from 2017 to 2022. Her tenure at The Washington Center involved significant contributions to communication strategies and operational management.
Educational Background
Rebeca Lamadrid has a robust educational background. She earned a Master of Arts in Design from York University between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, she completed a BSc in Industrial Design at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 1999 to 2004. Lamadrid also pursued further studies at Georgetown University, obtaining a Certificate in Project Management in 2009 and a Certificate in Executive Non-Profit Management in 2015. She participated in an Industrial Design Exchange Program at Politecnico di Torino for one year in 2003.
Professional Skills and Focus Areas
Lamadrid is recognized for her strong focus on process improvement, aiming to achieve ambitious goals within her roles. She is known for setting high standards for outcomes and ensuring high-quality operational design. Her collaborative approach allows her to effectively solve problems across various organizations, enhancing project outcomes and operational efficiency.
Early Career Experience
Before her extensive work in educational and non-profit sectors, Rebeca Lamadrid gained early career experience at GE as a Co-Op from 2000 to 2002 in Monterrey, Mexico. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant at York University in 2006, where she contributed to the academic environment in the Toronto area for nearly a year.