Selena Cantor Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, United States

Program Consultant — Asia Society (2023–Present): • Co-lead the planning and execution of esteemed international professional learning conference (with 600-1,000 annual attendees), incorporating technology and cross-disciplinary approaches to ensure continual evolution and innovation.• Build programming, materials, and partnerships for Education division to drive cutting-edge initiatives, including global exhibition integrating visual arts with climate education and online Chinese language instruction for K-12 students. Director of Partnerships & Development — Global Seal Of Biliteracy (2024): • Forge partnerships to enhance programming and expand base of expand base of mission-aligned corporate sponsors and non-profit partners, developing new sponsorship tiers and engagement strategies. • Conduct needs analysis, define market opportunities, and propose new program features and benefits for future growth.

• Managed strategic partnerships with federal and state/regional government agencies, international government affiliates, and leading universities in Asia, Middle East, and U.S. to deliver best-in-class global learning programs and exchanges. • Secured 6- to 7-figure grants and established new revenue streams to ensure long-term viability; drafted proposal narratives and budgets; led implementation, monitoring, and financial reporting. • Led strategy and execution of in-person and online programs impacting educators from 50+ countries and students across the U.S.— managing detailed program operations and cross-functional staff teams as well as marketing and outreach.

New York, New York, United States

• Established key international and U.S. partnerships, yielding $15M in grant funding; managed long-term, global relationships with executive leadership and donors, as well as educators and students.• Initiated ground-breaking exchange programs such as visiting teachers and leader delegations — with inclusive approaches to reach diverse stakeholders and managing programmatic, financial, marketing, operational and staffing aspects; scaled to be largest such programs, impacting 1,500+ educators and 25–50K students each year.• Executed numerous high-profile events successfully; co-organized premier Chinese education conference in North America — leading program development of plenaries, RFP process, marketing, contracts and budgeting, onsite team operations, partners, and sponsors.

New York, New York, United States

Lead project manager for signature annual conference; developed programs of 100+ sessions, managing RFP process, speakers, and advisory committees, web/print production, and marketing — exceeding registration and revenue targets.

New York, New York, United States

Managed projects, operations, technology, and e-communications for corporate training firm; coordinated with internal and external stakeholders in global locations; and developed innovative learning programs for Fortune 500 companies and others.

Shanghai, China; Lincoln, Ne, Usa

Led design and development of educational websites and online training course; established project work processes, schedules, and budgets; supervised content, design, and technical teams in China, India and U.S., managing 20+ staff members.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Asian Studies

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, James Bowdoin Scholar

Master Of Arts - Ma, Applied Linguistics/Language Education