Ivana Harrington brings over 17 years of experience in economic development and federal grant administration as a recognized CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT subject matter expert. With Puerto Rico's Department of Housing executive team, she helped secure more than $20 billion in federal recovery and resilience funding for Puerto Rico after her work with the New York State Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery. At PRMSDC, an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), she connects certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to corporate, government, and institutional supply chains, strengthens certification and retention, and drives measurable growth across the Council's network. Working under the executive guidance of Francisco Cabrera, President & CEO, and Reina Reyes, Sr. Director of Corporate Services, Ivana supports initiatives that strengthen Puerto Rico's minority business ecosystem through certification, capacity building, strategic partnerships, and access to procurement. Their shared goal is for certified MBEs to compete, scale, and win in regional and national supply chains while building Puerto Rico's long-term economic resilience. Ivana is a Certified Artificial Intelligence Transformational Executive Coach (CAITE-CC) and a Certified Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP). She combines sustainability, data analytics, and AI to help businesses find growth opportunities and prepare for the future economy. Ivana holds a Master’s in Economics from CUNY City College, executive education in Business Analytics at the Wharton School and Construction Project Management through Columbia University. She is an Economics Professor in Northbridge University's Business Administration Department and previously taught Economics, Finance, and Organizational Management at CUNY City College.