Technology, Information and Media
Professional Services
Education
Active

Dr. Francia Hernandez

Sr. Executive, Global Programs & Operations | AI Integration | Bilingual (ENG/SPA) | Ph.D.

About Me

Hi, I'm Dr. Francia. Building on a diverse 30-year career spanning academic leadership, communications, and consulting across sectors, I am a bilingual (ENG/SPA) Senior Executive who turns organizational chaos into streamlined, high-ROI systems. I partner with CEOs to scale business operations, architect global education programs, and integrate no-code AI solutions. If your operations or learning programs feel manual or scattered, I am the dedicated executive partner who steps in, takes ownership, and builds systems to help you scale. What I Deliver as Your Dedicated Operations Leader: • End-to-End Operational Ownership: I take full control of complex logistics, program execution, and continuous improvement metrics so you can focus on high-level strategy. I seamlessly align stakeholders, multicultural remote teams, and executives to ensure flawless execution. • Digital Academy Architecture & SME Collaboration: I build educational ecosystems from scratch on platforms like Circle, Canvas, and TalentLMS. I recently extracted specialized knowledge from cross-functional SMEs to develop and launch 14 accredited micro-certifications, complete with practice labs and digital credentialing. • Accreditation, Compliance & State Standards: I bridge the gap between technology and academic rigor. I drive major accreditation readiness (Cognia), align curricula with state standards (Common Core), manage compliance documentation, and apply Quality Matters (QM) frameworks to pass rigorous audits. • No-Code Automation & Tech Integration: A rapid learner of new tech stacks, I engineer highly efficient systems without custom code. I have deployed over 100 complex automated workflows to manage enrollments and badge credentialing, completely eliminating manual administrative overhead. • Responsible AI Governance & Tech Adoption: While I partner with SMEs to shape complex AI curricula, I personally ensure your digital transformation is safe. Drawing on my experience as a recurring guest lecturer on Generative AI, I help organizations implement ethical guardrails, mitigate bias, and protect data privacy. • Global Summit Operations: I expertly direct complex logistics for massive events. I recently spearheaded on-site operations for a 3-day San Francisco summit (130+ volunteers, 1,000+ attendees) while scaling virtual production and VIP speaker management for 2,000+ global participants.

Jurisdiction

Mexico

Notable Employer

  • Director of Learning & Senior Program Facilitator – Global HR & Leadership Certificate Programs at Hacking HR

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Senior Program & Operations ManagerLatinas in Tech
2024 - Present

Act as the sole operational leader and architect of "LiT Academy," a comprehensive digital learning and leadership program. I manage end-to-end operations: platform administration, workflow automation, program development, and live event execution, partnering directly with the executive board to scale global impact. • Digital Academy Architecture & Scaling: Directed the full-cycle development and launch of 14 distinct enterprise-grade micro-certifications. Partnered with cross-functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to extract their knowledge and productize it into scalable, high-impact learning tracks. • AI-Powered Program Delivery: Spearheaded the end-to-end design and delivery of the flagship 11-week "AI Super User Track." Managed 12 instructional modules, live session facilitation (via RingCentral), and the cross-functional coordination of 17 expert guest instructors and 9 judges for Capstone evaluations. • Digital Automation: Architected the entire community and delivery infrastructure within the Circle platform. Engineered and deployed over 100 complex automated workflows to seamlessly manage enrollments, module drip-releases, and credentialing pipelines without manual overhead. • Event Operations & Volunteer Management: Own the end-to-end production pipeline for annual virtual summits, currently leading operations for the May 2026 virtual event (2,000+ expected attendees) including RingCentral buildout and speaker readiness. Previously directed on-site volunteer operations for a 3-day in-person summit in San Francisco (1,000+ participants), successfully planning, onboarding, and coordinating a team of 130+ volunteers.

Senior Program & Operations ConsultantIndependent Consultant (Through Upwork)
2021 - Present

Operate as an Upwork Top Rated Plus program and operations consultant (100% Job Success), delivering process optimization, digital learning solutions, and scalable operational frameworks to an international client base across the USA, UK, Canada, Europe, LATAM, and the Caribbean. • CEO Advisory & Strategy: Partner directly with 10+ global CEOs and executive teams to execute digital transformation programs, optimize workflows, and align operations with core business strategies. • Fortune 500 Strategy (Confidential U.S. Firm): Refined high-level organizational content and operational solutions for enterprise clients worldwide. • Global Summit Strategy (GSPEN, Jamaica): Led needs analyses, agenda design, and journey mapping for a major international digital transformation virtual forum. • Enterprise LMS & Compliance: Led end-to-end implementation and administration of Canvas LMS for U.S. organizations. Drove major accreditation readiness (including Cognia) by aligning online curricula with state standards and managing rigorous compliance documentation. • Executive Leadership Programs: Designed comprehensive, bilingual (ENG/SPA) leadership curricula and digital initiatives tailored for CEOs and senior executives to support multicultural engagement globally.

Director of Learning & Senior Program Facilitator – Global HR & Leadership Certificate ProgramsNotableHacking HR
2021 - 2024

Senior Program Facilitator – Global HR & Leadership Certificate Programs Apr 2024 - Dec 2024 · 9 mos Retained by executive request to direct end-to-end live virtual operations for 6 global certificate programs, flawlessly facilitating 60+ live sessions for an audience of 1,000+ international executives. • Owned the end-to-end participant experience across multicultural cohorts, managing breakout discussions, VIP speaker support, and real-time troubleshooting to ensure seamless behind-the-scenes operations. • Drove exceptionally high completion rates through clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and the delivery of post-program analyses. Executive Learning Consultant Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos • Architected and developed comprehensive global learning programs, translating strategic goals into scalable digital academies and certificate tracks. • Designed end-to-end instructional learning solutions, curriculum frameworks, and interactive learning assets tailored specifically for the HR global community. Program Management, Educational Consulting and +4 skills Director of Learning May 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos Partnered directly with the Founder and CEO to design and implement the overarching e-learning and operational strategy for the HR global community. • Designed comprehensive instructional learning solutions and built the foundational technology architecture that allowed the organization's programs to scale globally. • Researched and evaluated emerging learning technologies, implementing the systems required to modernize program delivery for an international audience.

Education

Doctorate of Social SciencesCentro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (CIAD)
2015 - 2018
Masters of International Trade Universidad de Sonora
2009 - 2011
Degree of Business AdministrationUniversidad del Valle de México
2004 - 2007

Certification

Total Certifications3

Mastering the Strategies and Applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Hacking HR

2024

Fractional HR Leader

Hacking HR

2024

Data-Driven Decision Making with AI

Latinas in Tech

2025

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Spanish