Lorna Baéz Amely
Posee una sólida trayectoria que fusiona la consultoría empresarial y la docencia universitaria, respaldada por un MBA en Administración de Empresas (2005) y una licenciatura en Finanzas (1998). Su carrera profesional abarca roles directivos en el Puerto Rico SBTDC (2007-2013), donde destacó como consultora regional y directora de programas de recuperación de negocios, obteniendo múltiples reconocimientos como el State Star for Puerto Rico. También ha sido Administradora de HIC (Healthcare Innovation Center/Entrepreneurship Wizard) y Coordinadora de Relaciones Internacionales y Desarrollo en nuestra Escuela (2013-2020), donde ha ejercido simultáneamente como Profesora Adjunta en emprendimiento y marketing. Su expertise se centra en la investigación avanzada para el desarrollo de proyectos, la planificación financiera y la elaboración de planes estratégicos para asegurar el crecimiento empresarial y la obtención de fondos.
Courses Taught:
- ARDA 101 - Entrepreneurship on Developmental Politics
- ARDA 301 - Marketing and Branding through Commercial Communication Skills
Educational Credentials:
- 2005| Master’s in Business Administration, Minor in Human Resources, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
- 1998 | Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Teaching Experience:
- 2013 – Present | Adjunct Faculty at RHC School of Architecture and Design, PUCPR
- 2011 | Adjunct Faculty at School of Business Administration, PUCPR
Professional Experience:
- 2021- Present| HIC Administrator, CIRACET corp. Healthcare Innovation Center/ entrepreneurship wizard
- 2013 - 2020| International relations, Development and Community Affairs Coordinator, School of Architecture and Design PUCPR, Ponce PR
- 2011 - 2013| Small business turnaround program-Director, PR SBTDC, Caguas, PR
- 2007 - 2011| Regional Director / Consultant, PR SBTDC, Caguas, PR
Licences/Registration:
- July 2025| Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hours)
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
- Experienced in conducting customer discovery and product development research to support grant writing and fundraising initiatives. Skilled in using various databases, such as Duns and Bradstreet for business credit assessments and the Risk Management Association (RMA) for understanding and applying sound risk principles within the financial services industry. Proficient in utilizing advanced research methods to develop and analyze project feasibility, financial planning, and market research. Adept at applying these skills to create strategic business and marketing plans that enhance business growth and secure funding opportunities.
Awards, Grants, and Fellowships (Selected):
- 2011| Reconocimiento al Servicio a través de la Ocupación, Club Rotario de Río Piedras, San Juan, PR.
- 2009, 2011| Platinum Performer Director, San Juan, PR. Puerto Rico Small Business Technology Development Center
- 2009, 2011| Performance Excellence Regional Center. San Juan, PR. Puerto Rico Small Business Technology Development Center:
- 2008| State Star for Puerto Rico. Chicago, IL. Association of Small Business Development Center
Professional Memberships:
- American Society for Quality, Member since 2006 (Number 64045371)
- Member of Board of Directors Puerto Rico 1500 Section since 2008. Treasurer.
- Forteza Toastmasters Club/2018 to 2022 – Founding member of the first student/community club in Puerto Rico. Toastmasters is an international nonprofit organization to improve leadership skills and oratory.
- Elite Advance Speakers Club/ 2021 to present – Active member
