Elimar C. Medina Figueroa

Senior Advisor at Minority Business Development Agency

Elimar C. Medina Figueroa, MBA has a diverse work experience in the government sector. In 2011, they began their career as a Summer Intern at the U.S. Census Bureau. Elimar C. later joined the Census Latino Employee Organization (CLEO) in 2014, where they served as President, advocating for the professional development and concerns of Hispanic employees.

Medina Figueroa then transitioned to the U.S. Census Bureau in various roles, starting in 2011 as a Program Manager for Management and Leadership Development in the Human Resources Division. In this role, they led training programs for supervisors and managers. Elimar C. also served as a Program Analyst in the HRD's Chief of Staff Office, implementing change and advising management on HR programs.

In 2020, Medina Figueroa became the Special Assistant & Transformation Lead in the Office of the Deputy Director at the U.S. Census Bureau. Elimar C. was responsible for implementing changes and drafting procedures. In 2022, they joined the U.S. Department of Commerce as a Detail, providing temporary expertise.

Currently, Medina Figueroa holds positions at the Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce. Elimar C. started as a Special Advisor to the Under Secretary, followed by being appointed as Interim Director of the Office of Executive Secretariat in the Office of the Undersecretary. There is no information about the end dates of these roles.

Overall, Medina Figueroa's work experience demonstrates their expertise in HR programs, leadership development, policy implementation, and strategic advising.

Elimar C. Medina Figueroa, MBA has a strong educational background in the field of business administration. They obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico-Cayey Campus in an undisclosed year. They then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, completing it in 2019.

Elimar further expanded their expertise by obtaining a Professional Certificate in Business Analysis from Duke University, which was completed in 2021.

In addition to their formal education, Elimar has also earned certifications to enhance their personal and leadership skills. They obtained a certification in Personal Leadership: Managing Conflict Effectively from The Center for Leadership Studies in January 2016. Furthermore, Elimar received certification as a facilitator for the True Colors Personal Success Seminar from True Colors International in October 2013.

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Timeline

  • Senior Advisor

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Interim Director, Office Of Executive Secretariat, Office Of The Undersecretary

    February, 2023

  • Special Advisor To The Undersecretary

    December, 2022

  • Special Advisor To The Under Secretary

    August, 2022