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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York

Design and implement innovative support models for community of 5,000+ young technologists across New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, focusing on equity for Black, Latinx, women, and gender nonconforming individuals.➣ Lead flagship workforce program, an internship program for youth trained in advanced computer science; expanded it by over 50% and added fall/winter cohorts, resulting in 500+ internship placements.➣ Played key role in expanding geographic reach of internship program through replication of program in Los Angeles.➣ Direct talent development training for all internship cohorts across New York, including leading annual 2-day virtual summit to enhance participant skills and industry readiness.➣ Implemented organization's first database system for internship matching, streamlining process and boosting efficiency; pioneered creation of virtual hub for programmatic information and career resources.➣ Collaborate with team to design and execute high-impact events, such as annual Internship Celebration in partnership with Salesforce, which facilitated networking opportunities, showcased program success and strengthened partner relationships.➣ Develop strategic roadmaps for workforce development, utilizing quantitative and empirical evidence to assess program effectiveness; produce detailed reports to inform decisions and improve operational efficiency, quality, and impact.➣ Created and executed strategy for recruiting hiring partners, establishing pipelines with corporations including AWS, Snapchat, Nomura, Olo and Match Group; developed innovative partnership model that resulted in 6-figure revenue through diverse talent placements and enhanced organizational visibility.➣ Manage robust portfolios of partnerships, including corporate partners, small business partners and government partners.➣ Implemented new systems for tracking and evaluating partnership impact, resulting in more efficient resource allocation.

New York, New York

Served as integral member of people team, aligning human capital strategy with DEI initiatives to drive excellence in talent acquisition and retention.➣ Partnered with key organizations, including Teach for America, to recruit top talent across 5 states nationwide.➣ Managed talent acquisition for New York-based elementary schools portfolio, contributing to the successful expansion of Democracy Prep into the Bronx with two new elementary schools and a pre-kindergarten program.➣ Monitored industry trends to provide actionable insights on headcount planning, job profile alignment and compensation.

New York, New York

Delivered high-quality, data-driven instruction to 25+ students, leading students to top network rankings.➣ Facilitated scholar-led discussions and utilized project-based learning to encourage academic debate among students.➣ Championed culturally responsive teaching practices to create a classroom culture of accountability and the pursuit of excellence.

Bachelor Of Science

High School Diploma