About
Kayla Renz works in strategy and operations at First Row Partners, where she manages operational meetings, supports founders, and organizes events. She previously spent seven years at Flexport on the Legal & Compliance team during the company's international growth. She holds a Master's degree in International Economics and International Affairs from Johns Hopkins University and has held operational roles at policy and research organizations, including work with an impact fund focused on Central America.
Experience
- First Row PartnersChief of Staffcurrent2024 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- FlexportStrategy & Operations, Compliance at Flexport2016 — 2023Seattle, Washington, United States
- Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)Consultant, Social Enterprise Accelerator Fund (SAF)2015 — 2016Washington, DC
- Pomona ImpactInvestment Associate2015 — 2016Antigua, Guatemala and Washington, DC
- Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaGrants Officer2013 — 2014Alexandria, VA
- Diplomatic Language ServicesBusiness Development & Strategic Analysis2011 — 2013Arlington, VA
- Peterson Institute for International EconomicsOperations & Research Support2011Washington, DC
- SiD Moskitia FoundationEconomic Development & Operations2009Barcelona, Spain
- Michael Brown for DC Council-At-Large CampaignCampaign Policy Advisor & Office Manager2008Washington, DC
Education
- Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)Master’s Degree, International Economics & International Affairs2014 — 2016
- Penn State UniversityBachelor’s Degree, International Politics2006 — 2009
Skills & more
Written Communication1Strategy Implementation1Cross-functional Collaborations1Operational EfficiencyProject ManagementFunctional LeadershipProgram Management18Proposal Writing25Research8International Relations9Program Development2Business Development3
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Business StrategyLeadership DevelopmentTeam BuildingGovernmentTrainingPolicyEditingInternational DevelopmentSalesforce.comFacilitationManagementAnalysisLanguages English · Spanish
- Chief of Staff Fundamentals Track — Chief of Staff Network
- Complying with U.S. Export Controls — Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Introduction to Global Health — Coursera Course Certificates
- Healthcare Marketplace Specialization — Coursera Course Certificates
- Making Sense Of Social Impact: Acumen’s Building Blocks For Impact Analysis — Acumen
- Shipley Managing & Writing Federal Proposals Workshop Certification — Shipley Associates: We Help Companies Win Business
- Dale Carnegie Sales Success Program Certification — Dale Carnegie Training
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Also attended Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)31
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Also attended Penn State University132
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Shared employers
Also worked at Flexport22
JessExecutive Assistant at Renegade PartnersRahul MehtaCo-founder at DST GlobalMatt MocharyInvestor at Fortius VenturesSpencer FoustManaging Director at Sozo VenturesBrian FrankPartner at Permanent Capital VenturesScott HollowayInvestor at Starting Line
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