In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, nonprofit co-founder Christine Sakdalan and Executive Director, Miguel Valentin share tips from their experience with a start-up nonprofit. Christine, with over 25 years of experience in life sciences and biopharma, shares her journey and the importance of mentorship and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Miguel, the Executive Director at MVP, highlights his path from a first-generation college student to leading a nonprofit focused on community transformation and equitable access. The conversation covers essential tips for building talent pipelines, securing funding, and the significance of role clarity and adaptability in nonprofit leadership. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration to enhance your nonprofit's effectiveness and impact.

Christine Sakdalan, a life sciences and biopharma executive with over 25 years of experience leading transformations at major companies like Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Amgen, and Janssen. Christine is a trailblazer in building patient-centric solutions and teams, driving double-digit growth and billion-dollar revenues across Commercial, Customer and Patient Engagement, Access, and Digital Health initiatives. She’s also a passionate advocate for DEI, having founded a thriving nonprofit supporting young professionals of color. Currently, she’s the U.S. Head of Mental Health at Boehringer Ingelheim.

Miguel Valentin is an accomplished nonprofit leader with a strong commitment to community transformation and equitable access to opportunities for underserved populations. In his role as the Executive Director at MVP - Momentum and Value for People of Color, Miguel oversees the Fellowship Program and the Talent Pipeline Program, focusing on predominantly college-aged young people of color who are first-generation college students and come from low-income backgrounds. His responsibilities encompass fundraising, setting vision, and creating partnerships with corporations and nonprofits. Miguel has facilitated professional workshops, overseen mentoring initiatives, and connected students to paid internship opportunities. With a deep commitment to driving positive change, he is passionate about creating an environment where individuals can excel, grow, and thrive, with a dedication to community well-being and a data-driven approach that enables him to lead impactful initiatives. Miguel invites you to visit mvpoc.org to learn more about MVP and explore the ways they are shaping the future of young talents.

Connect with Christine & Miguel:

Website: https://mvpoc.org/

Email Miguel@mvpoc.org for anyone interested in hosting interns or who just wants to connect