Iza Benedicto (M.A.) Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, United States

Managed a portfolio of 12 clients including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and others. Partnered with clients to provide consulting services and develop diversity recruiting strategies to increase the volume and quality of candidates in client applicant pools. Sourced, screened, and advocated for Jopwell candidates while supporting them through the.

Focused on ensuring 500+ college students are career ready by building new partnerships and maintaining 30+ corporate, enrichment, and nonprofit partners to provide jobs, internships, study abroad programs, and other career opportunities. Additionally, co-designed and facilitating employer training workshops to increase company’s Diversity Equity Inclusion.

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

I interviewed families and parents on how they navigated New York City's high school admission process. This work has exposed me to the impact that different resources and social capital have on students’ educational trajectory.

San Francisco

- Directed ACT prep programming for 80+ juniors, which included: developing and teaching the curriculum by utilizing best practices to achieve score gains, ensuring 75%+ average attendance, and evaluating program effectiveness - Aligned key stakeholders (e.g. teachers, district administrators, family members, etc.) to design individualized intervention.

University Of California, Berkeley

- Managed the process of inputting data and coding 25 principal and teacher interviews using Nvivo to grasp how different administration styles affect teacher collaboration and cohesion - Aided in the publication of a report for L.A. Teacher Ties Project and currently assisting on a chapter exploring communities within small schools and their impact on.

Department Of Sociology, Under Ph.D Candidate Kara Young

- Assisted in the exploration of the emotional and moral dimensions individuals have in relation to food, how emotions and morality affect people’s day-to-day choices and the reproduction of race and class inequality - Investigated and recorded the impact of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative through the lens of New York Times and Wall Street.

Berkeley, CA

- Designed and implemented educational and social programs for a diverse group of residents- Planned recreational events promoting community with 50 participants- Respond to violations of campus policies through documentation and utilization of University conduct procedures

Master Of Arts - Ma, Educational Leadership, Policy, And Advoacy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Welfare