Rick Fernandez

Rick M. Fernandez is a Key Client Manager at PYXERA Global, where he works with corporate clients in the design, execution, and amplification of Global Pro Bono programs.

Prior to joining PYXERA Global, Rick served with Nonviolent Peaceforce in South Sudan, worked as a program manager with IBM’s Corporate Service Corps program, scouted social enterprises in Kenya, developed emergency plans at the NYC Emergency Management Department, and helped manage international police assistance programs at the US Department of Justice.

Rick has an MIA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, a BA from NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, a Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from NYU’s School of Professional Studies, a Certificate in Social Enterprise Management and Impact Investing from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and an International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance from Fordham University.

Education

• Columbia | SIPA - Master of International Affairs, International Security Policy 1998 - 2000
• NYU School of Professional Studies - Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation 2018 - 2020
• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - Certificate, Cities: Governance, Planning and Design 2020 - 2020
• Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey - Certificate in Social Enterprise Management and Impact Investing 2013 - 2013
• Fordham University - International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance 2013 - 2013
• New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study - BA, Politics and Comparative Religion 1995 - 1997
• Drew University - 1993 - 1995