Leticia Calvillo, MPA, PMP

Program Manager @ Techstars

About

I specialize in building and scaling high-impact programs and initiatives across entrepreneurship, innovation, and mission-driven organizations. My work focuses on creating the structure, systems, and alignment needed to turn priorities into results.Core areas of focus:• Strategic operations• Program design and execution• Founder and portfolio company selection• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management• Process improvement and operational systems• Executive planning and supportThroughout my career, I have been drawn to complex environments where success depends on strong execution and collaboration. Whether supporting founders, launching new programs, or helping organizations scale, I focus on building operational foundations that enable teams to work more effectively and maximize their impact

Country

City

United States

Industry

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Skill

Grant Writing, Project Management, Early-Stage Startups, Strategic Communications, Spanish, Portuguese, Sales & Marketing, Oral Communication, Supervisory Skills, Liasoning, Team Coordination, Community Engagement, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Academic Advising, Study Abroad Programs, Cultural Awareness, R (Programming Language), Written Communication, Policy Analysis

Experience

Program Manager

Techstars

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

Founder & Fractional Chief of Staff

Pivotal Partners LLC

2024-9 - 2026-6 · 1 yr 10 mos

As Founder of Pivotal Partners LLC, I provide fractional Chief of Staff support to mission-driven organizations, focusing on strategic alignment, operational systems, and effective execution. I partner closely with leadership to translate priorities into action, improve internal processes, launch new initiatives, and coordinate stakeholders around shared goals.

Program Manager

Techstars

2023-3 - 2026-1 · 2 yrs 11 mos

As Program Manager at Techstars, I led the execution of pre-seed accelerator programs, partnering with Managing Directors and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact experiences for founders. I built and managed external partnerships, directed staff and contractors, and established operating standards that improved consistency and execution across program cycles. In addition, I supported the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of more than 70 companies across seven accelerator programs and worked closely with founders throughout their early growth journey. Through this work, I helped strengthen founder support, build strategic partnerships, and contribute to the broader startup ecosystem.

Event Manager

Brown University

2022-2 - 2023-6 · 1 yr 5 mos

As Event Manager for Brown University, I managed the planning and execution of large-scale institutional events, including Commencement Weekend and Family Weekend, serving 10,000–15,000 attendees. I oversaw logistics, vendor relationships, and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-quality experiences for students, families, alumni, and university stakeholders.

Immigrant Affairs Manager

City of Tulsa

2020-7 - 2023-3 · 2 yrs 9 mos

As Immigrant Affairs Manager for the City of Tulsa, I designed and implemented data-informed programs, events, and policy initiatives that expanded access to resources and improved outcomes for immigrant and long-term residents. I partnered with city departments and more than 80 community organizations to strengthen service delivery, increase community engagement, and advance Tulsa's economic and inclusion goals.

Open Justice Oklahoma Data Fellow

Oklahoma Policy Institute

2020-1 - 2020-3 · 3 mos

Oklahoma, United States

As a Data Fellow with Open Justice Oklahoma, I analyzed statewide datasets in R to evaluate the impact of Medicaid expansion on financial security and generate data-driven insights for policy recommendations.

iProv Fellow

One Neighborhood Builders

2018-6 - 2018-8 · 3 mos

Providence, Rhode Island Area

As an iProv Fellow with One Neighborhood Builders, I conducted community-based research, authored policy briefs, and presented recommendations to city councilors to support data-informed decision-making and advance local advocacy efforts.