Daliza Nova named new AVP of Workforce Development at Urban College of Boston
We are excited to grow our Workforce Development leadership team with the onboarding of Daliza Nova as Associate Vice President of Workforce Development. Daliza joins the Academic Affairs and Workforce Development team led by Dr. Noemi Custodia-Lora.
Daliza is a strategic leader with expertise in business development, project management, and organizational growth across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Her work centers on advancing economic equity and creating opportunities for underserved communities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Daliza to Urban College. She brings unmatched energy, a sharp strategic mind, and an entrepreneurial spirit that resonates deeply with our values. Her strong commitment to community-rooted leadership and workforce transformation will help us advance our mission for our learners and respond to businesses’ talent needs. I’m excited to have a partner who understands that our work is personal, urgent, and transformative.”
Previously, Daliza served as Head of Development and Strategy at We Are ALX, Inc. (formerly Amplify LatinX), where she led fundraising, and the development of cross-sector partnerships. At the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), she focused on increasing access to capital and resources for minority owned businesses.
Daliza holds an Executive MBA from Hult International Business School, with global immersion in London and Dubai, and a degree in Economics from Hampshire College. A proud Dominican immigrant and mother of two, she is fluent in English and Spanish and committed to building inclusive pathways to economic mobility and opportunity.
Urban College is committed to strategically developing programs that provide our graduates strong workforce placement while serving sectors in need of strong talent.
With Daliza’s experience and expertise, Urban College is poised to amplify the important workforce development work already underway.