Juan Pablo Berrizbeitia (JP) is a seasoned nonprofit executive with over 20 years of experience guiding mission-driven organizations through critical transitions and capacity building. As an Interim Executive Director, JP provides stability, strategic direction, and operational support to nonprofits navigating leadership changes.
JP’s approach is rooted in a proven organizational assessment methodology that evaluates 25 core nonprofit functions, providing boards with a clear roadmap for strengthening capacity and impact. By leveraging tools like the Nonprofit Management Framework and the Organizational Functional Maturity Model, JP identifies key growth opportunities and partners with staff to drive results.
As an Interim ED at Brain Injury Services and Voices for Virginia’s Children, JP demonstrated his ability to quickly build trust, maintain a healthy organizational culture, and position the incoming leader for success. His approachable demeanor, stabilizing presence, and strategic guidance allowed these organizations to maintain momentum during the transition, secure additional funding, and fortify key partnerships.
With a distinguished educational background that includes a law degree from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, an LL.M. from Harvard Law School as a Fulbright and OAS Fellow, and an LL.M. from Warwick University as a Chevening Scholar, JP brings a wealth of knowledge and global perspective to his work. His international experience, including collaborations with the World Bank and UNDP on governance and justice reform, has honed his ability to navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful change.
JP’s unique perspective is shaped not only by his executive leadership roles but also by his deep commitment to hands-on, grassroots work. In Venezuela, he spent years working directly with marginalized communities, including people in prisons, indigenous populations, children living on the streets, and refugees. JP even lived for nearly two months in a refugee camp in Mexico, gaining an intimate understanding of the challenges faced by those he serves. This on-the-ground experience has given him an exceptional ability to connect with diverse stakeholders, build consensus, and lead teams with empathy and insight.
When you partner with JP as your Interim Executive Director, you gain a skilled strategist, a steady hand during times of change, and a capacity-building expert who will leave your organization stronger than he found it. His track record of enhancing organizational sustainability and impact makes him an invaluable asset to any nonprofit board seeking to confidently navigate a leadership transition.”
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