Marina Locasto Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Developed and continue to coordinate an organization-wide approach to law school engagement, re-designing the way in which the ABA conducts in-person and virtual programming at ABA accredited law schools across the United States.• Created a series of annual law student membership campaigns: 1L Week, 2L Week, 3L Week, and Post Bar Celebration Week, which have respectively generated thousands of dollars and new law student members, the Association’s target demographic for organizational… Show more • Developed and continue to coordinate an organization-wide approach to law school engagement, re-designing the way in which the ABA conducts in-person and virtual programming at ABA accredited law schools across the United States.• Created a series of annual law student membership campaigns: 1L Week, 2L Week, 3L Week, and Post Bar Celebration Week, which have respectively generated thousands of dollars and new law student members, the Association’s target demographic for organizational growth and longevity.• Manage all aspects of the ABA Representative Program, including recruitment, training, ongoing communication, special initiatives, as well as the app-based program management tool that I introduced to the program, which has significantly increased ABA Rep engagement on an annual basis.• Process law school visit requests and assist ABA staff and volunteers in program design, delivery and assessment. • Coordinate the Full School Enrollment program, developing relationships with key stakeholders at law schools in order to enroll as many law students as possible in ABA Law Student Memberships. Show less

-Manage a federal AmeriCorps* VISTA program focused on campus civic engagement and low-income college student success, including budgeting, outreach, training development and recruitment of sites and VISTAs.-Create program goals and outcome measures to ensure fidelity to federal strategic priorities and organizational mission.-Provide leadership and supervision of the VISTA Leader position.-Support member campuses through site visits, facilitating workshops, and technical… Show more -Manage a federal AmeriCorps* VISTA program focused on campus civic engagement and low-income college student success, including budgeting, outreach, training development and recruitment of sites and VISTAs.-Create program goals and outcome measures to ensure fidelity to federal strategic priorities and organizational mission.-Provide leadership and supervision of the VISTA Leader position.-Support member campuses through site visits, facilitating workshops, and technical assistance.-Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including the Corporation for National and Community Service, diverse community partners, and VISTA members. Develop strategic partnerships with member campuses to advance their goals and engagement in alignment with program goals. Show less

--Supervise all aspects of Youth Employment Services at JVS, overseeing 40-50 cases at a time. --Coordinate the Paid Work Experience program for youth with chronic medical conditions at Lurie's Children Hospital.--Ensure monthly goals such as number of registrants, placements, and exits are in accordance with annual goals and criteria set forth by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership through strategic planning and staff oversight. --Carry out all duties of a Youth Employment… Show more --Supervise all aspects of Youth Employment Services at JVS, overseeing 40-50 cases at a time. --Coordinate the Paid Work Experience program for youth with chronic medical conditions at Lurie's Children Hospital.--Ensure monthly goals such as number of registrants, placements, and exits are in accordance with annual goals and criteria set forth by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership through strategic planning and staff oversight. --Carry out all duties of a Youth Employment Specialist Show less

-Manage a caseload of 15-25 opportunity youth at a time, creating individualized success strategies by conducting weekly meetings with youth to develop necessary workforce skills, guide youth through the application and interview process to ensure that youth have the necessary means to succeed in their employment and/or educational goals.-Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with potential employers and work sites for youth, by canvassing client’s neighborhoods, researching growing… Show more -Manage a caseload of 15-25 opportunity youth at a time, creating individualized success strategies by conducting weekly meetings with youth to develop necessary workforce skills, guide youth through the application and interview process to ensure that youth have the necessary means to succeed in their employment and/or educational goals.-Develop and sustain meaningful relationships with potential employers and work sites for youth, by canvassing client’s neighborhoods, researching growing career sectors, and performing on-the-job training for youth.-Coordinate the paid work experience program for youth with chronic medical conditions at Lurie's Children Hospital.-Comply with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by providing thorough mentorship and case management, uploading weekly case notes to the Illinois Workforce Development System, and conducting intake meetings to assess whether youth are eligible and appropriate for youth services with JVS. Show less

Served as graduate assistant in the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community at the University of Dayton, as coordinator of the Dayton Civic Scholars (DCS) program. DCS is a co-curricular scholarship program at the University of Dayton that strives to shape students into civic leaders through a rigorous academic track, service, and professional development opportunities. Responsibilities of the program coordinator include: -Create a syllabus for the students' weekly mini-course and… Show more Served as graduate assistant in the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community at the University of Dayton, as coordinator of the Dayton Civic Scholars (DCS) program. DCS is a co-curricular scholarship program at the University of Dayton that strives to shape students into civic leaders through a rigorous academic track, service, and professional development opportunities. Responsibilities of the program coordinator include: -Create a syllabus for the students' weekly mini-course and serve as instructor for the mini-course.-Monitor program requirements of all current DCS.-Write an Annual Report for the program director.-Assist students in locating and preparing for internship opportunities in the Dayton community.-Recruit qualified applicants and lead the selection team in reviewing applications, conducting interviews and selecting fifteen first year students each year. Previously served as student intern in the Fitz Center for a year and a half working with the DCS program. As an intern, restructured the orientation week for new DCS which encompassed a five day workshop. Show less

Dayton, Ohio Area

Victory Project is a 501(c)3 faith-based organization that has specialized in mentoring court-involved and disadvantaged young men since 2007. Served as a program director working closely with youth in the program, as well as coordinate an internship program that I created for college students in the Dayton area to participate in at Victory Project. Interns work in the areas of fundraising, business development, grant writing, educational support and research.Responsibilities… Show more Victory Project is a 501(c)3 faith-based organization that has specialized in mentoring court-involved and disadvantaged young men since 2007. Served as a program director working closely with youth in the program, as well as coordinate an internship program that I created for college students in the Dayton area to participate in at Victory Project. Interns work in the areas of fundraising, business development, grant writing, educational support and research.Responsibilities include:-Manage program expectations for participants in the program.-Design and implement a new summer curriculum. -Interview applicants and conduct welcoming interviews for accepted candidates.-Ensure facility needs are handled in a timely fashion.-Mentor youth in the program.-Create an internship program and facilitate intern meetings and projects.-Manage seven undergraduate University of Dayton interns. Show less

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Graduate Certificate In Nonprofit & Community Leadership

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha: The Global Honor Society for Public Affairs & Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice Studies & Languages (Italian & Spanish)

Activities and Societies: Dayton Civic Scholars, Phi Alpha Delta Prelaw International, High Honors in Languages