Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer
Building Stronger Organizations through Strategic People Leadership
Strategic, mission-aligned HR leadership for nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven organizations. Dora partners with organizations as a Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer, strengthening people, culture, and organizational performance.
Rooted in the Lower Hudson Valley
Coach Dora LLC is proudly based in the Lower Hudson Valley. We understand the landscape of regional nonprofits, foundations, and membership associations, bringing C-suite HR strategy directly to mission-driven organizations.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Strategic HR leadership tailored to nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven organizations.
✓ Strategic HR Leadership aligned to your mission
✓ PEO Partnership Management & Vendor Oversight
✓ HRIS Selection, Implementation & Optimization
✓ Performance Management Centered on Equity
✓ Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategy
✓ DEIB Program Design & Implementation
✓ Employment Law Compliance & Risk Management
✓ Human-Centered AI Policy & Workforce Integration
✓ C-Suite & Board Advisory Support
✓ Employee Engagement & Total Rewards Design
WHy Coach DOra LLC
Dora Mendez, MPA brings 20+ years of executive HR leadership across nonprofit, philanthropic, and public service organizations, including serving as Vice President of Human Resources & Chief DEI Officer at the United Hospital Fund of New York.
Highlights
20+ Years serving nonprofit, government, and mission-driven organizations
Proven Track Record scaling HR from startup to enterprise
DEIB-Centered equity embedded in every system and practice
Human-Centered AI policy design and workforce integration
Educator & Mentor CUNY and Dominican University of New York
Community & Academic Presence
Adjunct Professor — CUNY — John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Adjunct Professor — Dominican University of New York
Podcast Host — Building Leadership Community (BLC)
YouTube Creator — Career Clarity Mondays (@CoachDoraM)
Newsletter — Beyond Heritage Months — Sunday Reflections on Substack
Board Service — Proudly serves as a board member of Sinergia
The Smart FInancial Case
Executive HR leadership without the commitment of a full-time executive hire.
Executive-Level Leadership
Strategic HR guidance when your organization needs it.
Flexible Engagement
Support that scales with your organization.
Cross-Sector Expertise
Experience across nonprofit, healthcare, philanthropy, government, and higher education.
Ready to Launch
Begin without the delay of a lengthy executive search.
Who We Serve
Coach Dora partners with:
Nonprofit Organizations & Social Service Agencies
Philanthropic Foundations & Grantmaking Institutions
Membership Associations & Professional Networks
Community-Based Organizations
Mission-Driven Startups
Organizations throughout the Lower Hudson Valley and beyond
Currently Serving Non-profit Clients Like
Technology Association of Grantmakers
Providing strategic, mission-aligned HR leadership to support their team and philanthropic goals.
Let’s Start the Conversation
Whether you're strengthening HR infrastructure, navigating organizational change, or preparing for future growth, let's discuss how strategic HR leadership can support your mission.
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