Maria Iskaros Email & Phone Number

● Promoted from Program Associate to Program Coordinator after 7 months.● Matched students at externships with a variety of non-profit and community organizations in NYC.● Provided professional development and skills-based trainings.● Increased the number of trainings in one fellowship from three to fifteen.● Increased pool of applicants for each fellowship by utilizing my public speaking experience to host informational sessions, table in career fairs, and visit John Jay classes and student clubs.● Strengthened the alumni network by reengaging fellows through new activities and opportunities.● Planned an annual symposium and mass training in which each event garnered over 300 attendees.● Introduced six new partners through networking and personal connections.● Created MOU’s and other forms of contracts for partners; identified new trainings that enhanced the fellows' professional skill sets and scope.● Developed qualitative and quantitative outcomes of fellowships to inform funders about their impact.

● Administered three fellowships for John Jay students: the Pinkerton Community and Graduate CommunityFellowship, the Tow Policy Advocacy Fellowship, and the David Rockefeller Fund Fellowship.● Formulated logistics and content of the fellowships.● Maintained relationships with partner organizations through correspondence, coordination, and providingnecessary support.● Compiled weekly internal newsletters to engage fellows politically and professionally

New York, Ny

● Collaborated on planning the Annual General Meeting (AGM), a nationwide conference for AIUSA members and local organizers.● Responsible for procuring event materials, addressing member inquiries, organizing and tracking event budget, creating event surveys, making travel arrangements for important members, and maintaining the official AIUSAAGM mobile App.● Additional AGM responsibilities included oversight of shipments, merchandise sales, working as a runner, and helping with the overall event as needed

Greenwich, Ct

● Organized and processed all applicant data, issued supporting documents for registrants, and negotiated business deals with vendors.● Escorted a group of 30 international delegates during the Youth Assembly around NYC and oriented them to the conference.● Key success was being the only intern recognized by the delegates for a welcoming and friendly spirit andindispensable service.

Queens, Ny

● Facilitated homework help, recreational activities, social and emotional wellness learning, and more.● Performed data entry, drafted correspondence, scheduled and arranged travel for the after-school program .

Corona, Ny

● Tasked with designing and preparing environmentalist curricula. The focus of the program is to educate and inspire children in wildlife preservation through educational activities, games, and crafts.