I founded ternPaks to give busy parents access to well thought-out, screen-less entertainment options for life on the go, an idea inspired by my family travel experiences on both long and short trips.Designed and developed a unique market product, an all-in-one solution for busy families.Established strategic partnerships with ten international suppliers to successfully launch high growth start up.Secured partnerships with global luxury children’s online retailers - Scandiborn & Maisonette.Maintain accounting and day-to-day financials - doubled investment since launch.Steadily increased sales volume since April 2021 launch - through present.Develop and maintain 10 B2B client (retail stores) relationships across the US.Create and execute ongoing website, social media, and marketing strategy.Recognized by Travel + Leisure as One of the 50 Most Notable People in Travel alongside Anthony Bourdain, Amelia Earhart, Rick Steves.  https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/notable-people-in-travel-2021

Guided and mentored over 100 undergraduate and graduate students by providing regular student counseling on academic, personal, and career decisions.Designed and developed new student orientation programming.Implemented activities and events to expand student knowledge in preparation for careers in public health post-graduation.Created a strategy of student body/alumni interaction, engagement, and community building through cross-functional departmental collaboration.Pioneered a communication and social media model to engage students more effectively.Developed e-learning materials for prospective and incoming undergraduates and graduates. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost, trained and mentored a staff of three FTE and 25 PTE.

Implemented and evaluated student activities to build community, enhance students’ cultural capital, and familiarize them with university resources with special emphasis on increasing diversity - first generation and historically underrepresented groups.Managed a yearly student activities budget of $250,000.Oversaw financial aid and housing processes for over 600 residential and commuter students. Monitored over 500 students and counseled off-track students to design an academic plan.Developed and directed an orientation program for 200+ first year students, which included recruitment, training and supervising a team of four FTE and 15 undergraduate students. Maintained compliance with New York State and NYU contracts through adherence to grant requirements and parameters.Designed programming for incoming freshman class during a 6-week summer program.Developed an alumni outreach plan for future implementation.

Advised and provided support to 250 undergraduate students on their academic programs, academic strategies and plans to fulfill both general graduation and major requirements.Developed freshmen essential academic and study skills through implementation of a weekly seminar and strong tutoring center collaboration.Counseled students, with a focus on historically underrepresented and first-generation students, on personal, health, social, cultural, financial, and immigration matters that influence academic performance.Interviewed probation and high-risk students to review academic progress and determine the most productive plans.

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) Administrator Jun. 06 ­ Dec. 09 · Collaborated with Director in managing combined CSTEP, STEP, BEST budgets, totaling over $1,000,000 · Foster partnerships with New York City principals, counselors and parent coordinators to deliver academic support programs to larger number of underserved students · Modified program assessment tools and major class curriculums to ensure academic objectives were continually met · Implemented successful 6-week intensive program focused on career and college exploration

Revitalized program identity for students by creating a community of increased awareness of student excellence through student activities and promoting office involvement across university · Served on admissions team to interview and select students for Opportunity Programs · Provided academic and career advising for students · Analyzed raw data for NYS Education Department mid-year and end of year reporting · Authored and edited monthly student newsletter highlighting student achievements, internships, majors, and campus activities · Cultivated new and existing relationships with medical schools, engineering organizations, and student services programs to expose students to various research and internship opportunities