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Vice President of Education and Programs, Tiger Woods Foundation
Job Description Katherine is the Vice President of Education and Programs at the Tiger Woods Foundation. In charge of all programatic efforts from the foundation, Katherine oversees both the Earl Woods Scholarship and the Tiger Woods Learning Center, an after school
program aimed at helping children find a career path.
Major:
Kinesiology (Doctorate)
City: Anaheim
State: California
City: Anaheim
State: California
National Collegiate Program Manager, Be The Match
Job Description Elizabeth is the National Collegiate Program Manager for Be The Match, the global leader in bone marrow transplantation. Listen to Elizabeth's story and how she's leading the charge to get college campuses involved!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Post-Secondary Admin and Student Affairs (Masters), Educational Leadership (Doctorate)
City: Pasadena
State: California
City: Pasadena
State: California
Core Member, Teach for America
Job Description Danielle is a Core Member with seven years of experience at Teach for America. Danielle tells students that although the transition from college to full-time work is challenging, always remain as positive as possible. This advice applies for being
successful in both the world of work and life itself!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
Business Advisor, City of Santa Monica
Job Description Moises is a Business Advisor with the City of Santa Monica. He works with small businesses in the city, providing them with guidance in the early planning stages of starting a business. Whether designing a marketing strategy or discussing product
and space, Moises is always ready to provide assistance to those that seek his help.
Major:
Leadership (Bachelor), International Relations (Bachelor)
City: Santa Monica
State: California
City: Santa Monica
State: California
Jumpstart Program Manager, Preschool Services, USC
Job Description Thea is the Jumpstart Program Manager at the University of Southern California. She recruits, trains and manages college students, called Corps Members, to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Corps Members implement curriculum
to ensure children entering Kindergarten are prepared to succeed. USC's Jumpstart program is part of a larger nationwide organization. Check out Thea's story to see how to combine early childhood education with nonprofit work!
Major:
Cinematic Arts (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Mechanical Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation
Job Description Steve is a Mechanical Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation. He first followed his original dream of working in the special effects industry and now finds himself and his team, providing unbiased technical opinions to government agencies. Watch
and learn how Steve transitioned from working on movie effects to government contracts at the Aerospace Corporation!
Major:
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
City: El Segundo
State: California
City: El Segundo
State: California
Vice President of Education and Programs, Tiger Woods Foundation
Loves & Challenges Katherine is the Vice President of Education and Programs at the Tiger Woods Foundation. In charge of all programatic efforts from the foundation, Katherine oversees both the Earl Woods Scholarship and the Tiger Woods Learning Center, an after school
program aimed at helping children find a career path.
Major:
Kinesiology (Doctorate)
City: Anaheim
State: California
City: Anaheim
State: California
National Collegiate Program Manager, Be The Match
Loves & Challenges Elizabeth is the National Collegiate Program Manager for Be The Match, the global leader in bone marrow transplantation. Listen to Elizabeth's story and how she's leading the charge to get college campuses involved!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Post-Secondary Admin and Student Affairs (Masters), Educational Leadership (Doctorate)
City: Pasadena
State: California
City: Pasadena
State: California
Core Member, Teach for America
Loves & Challenges Danielle is a Core Member with seven years of experience at Teach for America. Danielle tells students that although the transition from college to full-time work is challenging, always remain as positive as possible. This advice applies for being
successful in both the world of work and life itself!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
Business Advisor, City of Santa Monica
Loves & Challenges Moises is a Business Advisor with the City of Santa Monica. He works with small businesses in the city, providing them with guidance in the early planning stages of starting a business. Whether designing a marketing strategy or discussing product
and space, Moises is always ready to provide assistance to those that seek his help.
Major:
Leadership (Bachelor), International Relations (Bachelor)
City: Santa Monica
State: California
City: Santa Monica
State: California
Jumpstart Program Manager, Preschool Services, USC
Loves & Challenges Thea is the Jumpstart Program Manager at the University of Southern California. She recruits, trains and manages college students, called Corps Members, to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Corps Members implement curriculum
to ensure children entering Kindergarten are prepared to succeed. USC's Jumpstart program is part of a larger nationwide organization. Check out Thea's story to see how to combine early childhood education with nonprofit work!
Major:
Cinematic Arts (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Mechanical Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation
Loves & Challenges Steve is a Mechanical Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation. He first followed his original dream of working in the special effects industry and now finds himself and his team, providing unbiased technical opinions to government agencies. Watch
and learn how Steve transitioned from working on movie effects to government contracts at the Aerospace Corporation!
Major:
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
City: El Segundo
State: California
City: El Segundo
State: California
Vice President of Education and Programs, Tiger Woods Foundation
How to Prepare Katherine is the Vice President of Education and Programs at the Tiger Woods Foundation. In charge of all programatic efforts from the foundation, Katherine oversees both the Earl Woods Scholarship and the Tiger Woods Learning Center, an after school
program aimed at helping children find a career path.
Major:
Kinesiology (Doctorate)
City: Anaheim
State: California
City: Anaheim
State: California
National Collegiate Program Manager, Be The Match
How to Prepare Elizabeth is the National Collegiate Program Manager for Be The Match, the global leader in bone marrow transplantation. Listen to Elizabeth's story and how she's leading the charge to get college campuses involved!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Post-Secondary Admin and Student Affairs (Masters), Educational Leadership (Doctorate)
City: Pasadena
State: California
City: Pasadena
State: California
Core Member, Teach for America
How to Prepare Danielle is a Core Member with seven years of experience at Teach for America. Danielle tells students that although the transition from college to full-time work is challenging, always remain as positive as possible. This advice applies for being
successful in both the world of work and life itself!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
Business Advisor, City of Santa Monica
How to Prepare Moises is a Business Advisor with the City of Santa Monica. He works with small businesses in the city, providing them with guidance in the early planning stages of starting a business. Whether designing a marketing strategy or discussing product
and space, Moises is always ready to provide assistance to those that seek his help.
Major:
Leadership (Bachelor), International Relations (Bachelor)
City: Santa Monica
State: California
City: Santa Monica
State: California
Jumpstart Program Manager, Preschool Services, USC
How to Prepare Thea is the Jumpstart Program Manager at the University of Southern California. She recruits, trains and manages college students, called Corps Members, to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Corps Members implement curriculum
to ensure children entering Kindergarten are prepared to succeed. USC's Jumpstart program is part of a larger nationwide organization. Check out Thea's story to see how to combine early childhood education with nonprofit work!
Major:
Cinematic Arts (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Mechanical Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation
How to Prepare Steve is a Mechanical Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation. He first followed his original dream of working in the special effects industry and now finds himself and his team, providing unbiased technical opinions to government agencies. Watch
and learn how Steve transitioned from working on movie effects to government contracts at the Aerospace Corporation!
Major:
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
City: El Segundo
State: California
City: El Segundo
State: California
Vice President of Education and Programs, Tiger Woods Foundation
Interviewee‘s Story Katherine is the Vice President of Education and Programs at the Tiger Woods Foundation. In charge of all programatic efforts from the foundation, Katherine oversees both the Earl Woods Scholarship and the Tiger Woods Learning Center, an after school
program aimed at helping children find a career path.
Major:
Kinesiology (Doctorate)
City: Anaheim
State: California
City: Anaheim
State: California
National Collegiate Program Manager, Be The Match
Interviewee‘s Story Elizabeth is the National Collegiate Program Manager for Be The Match, the global leader in bone marrow transplantation. Listen to Elizabeth's story and how she's leading the charge to get college campuses involved!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Post-Secondary Admin and Student Affairs (Masters), Educational Leadership (Doctorate)
City: Pasadena
State: California
City: Pasadena
State: California
Core Member, Teach for America
Interviewee‘s Story Danielle is a Core Member with seven years of experience at Teach for America. Danielle tells students that although the transition from college to full-time work is challenging, always remain as positive as possible. This advice applies for being
successful in both the world of work and life itself!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
Business Advisor, City of Santa Monica
Interviewee‘s Story Moises is a Business Advisor with the City of Santa Monica. He works with small businesses in the city, providing them with guidance in the early planning stages of starting a business. Whether designing a marketing strategy or discussing product
and space, Moises is always ready to provide assistance to those that seek his help.
Major:
Leadership (Bachelor), International Relations (Bachelor)
City: Santa Monica
State: California
City: Santa Monica
State: California
Jumpstart Program Manager, Preschool Services, USC
Interviewee‘s Story Thea is the Jumpstart Program Manager at the University of Southern California. She recruits, trains and manages college students, called Corps Members, to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Corps Members implement curriculum
to ensure children entering Kindergarten are prepared to succeed. USC's Jumpstart program is part of a larger nationwide organization. Check out Thea's story to see how to combine early childhood education with nonprofit work!
Major:
Cinematic Arts (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Mechanical Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation
Interviewee‘s Story Steve is a Mechanical Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation. He first followed his original dream of working in the special effects industry and now finds himself and his team, providing unbiased technical opinions to government agencies. Watch
and learn how Steve transitioned from working on movie effects to government contracts at the Aerospace Corporation!
Major:
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
City: El Segundo
State: California
City: El Segundo
State: California
Candid Career Videos
Director of Community Relations, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Job Description
Ana is the Director of Community Relations at the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, a New York-based foundation that funds nonprofits in the health sector. Ana is a 1997 graduate of Hostos Community College.
Major:
Liberal Arts (Associate), Business Administration (Bachelor), Political Science (Bachelor), International Affairs (Graduate)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Development and Fundraising Generalist, Loaves and Fishes MN
Job Description
Emily is a Development and Fundraising Generalist with Loaves and Fishes MN. Based out of Minneapolis, Emily's main role is to write grants for funding to pay for the nonprofit's mission of feeding free and healthy meals to Minneapolis-area
residents.
City:
Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
State: Minnesota
Nonprofit Director, Prepare + Prosper
Job Description
Suyapa is the Executive Director of Prepare + Prosper, the largest tax clinic in the region. The organization offers two main programs to the community: a free tax preparation service and a financial capability service to educate and strengthen the
financial security of the community.
City:
St. Paul
State: Minnesota
State: Minnesota
Independent Non-Profit Organization Management Professional, Self-Employed
Job Description
Mike is an Independent Non-Profit Organization Management Professional based out of Charlottesville, VA. Currently giving his experience and leadership skills to the American Red Cross, Mike is a Leadership Partner with the Services to Armed Forces
Program, a Regional Training and Exercise Coordinator, a Preparedness Officer, and an Interim Disaster Program Manager. Mike recommends his path for anyone who truly wants to experience new and unique challenges every day.
Major:
History (Bachelor)
City: Charlottesville
State: Virginia
City: Charlottesville
State: Virginia
Strategy Analyst for the Global Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Program, The Nature Conservancy
Job Description
Allison is a Strategy Analyst for the Global Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Program with The Nature Conservancy. Currently working with the Latin America region, Allison strives to assist in "securing rights to natural resources,
strengthening leadership and capacity, participating in multi-stakeholder dialogue and decisions, and creating sustainable economic development opportunities."
Major:
Spanish (Bachelor), Natural Resources and International Affairs (Masters)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Executive Director, The African American Teaching Fellows Program
Job Description
Tamara is the Executive Director of The African American Teaching Fellows Program, a Charlottesville-based nonprofit organization focused on increasing the number of teachers of color in Charlottesville and Albemarle County schools. Tamara tells us
she truly wears all the hats, from writing major grants and educating members to trips to craft stores for last-minute supplies.
Major:
Spanish (Bachelor), Teaching (Masters)
City: Charlottesville
State: Virginia
City: Charlottesville
State: Virginia
External Affairs Coordinator, HarvestPlus International
Job Description
Katrina is an External Affairs Coordinator for HarvestPlus International, a nonprofit with the global mission of "breaking down silos between agriculture and nutrition to develop creative solutions to hidden hunger" by targeting some of the
world's most vulnerable populations.
Major:
Economics (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Disability Rights Advocate, The Ability Center of Greater Toledo
Job Description
James is a Disability Rights Advocate with The Ability Center of Greater Toledo. His main role is to research different initiatives and programs to send to legislators, developers, and local businesses. A recent project saw James working with the
Toledo Zoo to ensure their facilities were 100% accessible.
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor)
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
Youth Services Coordinator, The Arts Commission
Job Description
Natalie is the Youth Services Coordinator for The Arts Commission in Toledo, Ohio. Running the "Young Artists at Work" program means Natalie is always busy fundraising, staffing, and ensuring the program's success and the
participants's safety. As a true dedicated artist, when not in the office you might find Natalie touching up downtown murals with some fresh paint.
Major:
Communications (Bachelor)
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
Organizer, Toledoans for Safe Water
Job Description
Markie is the Organizer of Toledoans for Safe Water, a nonprofit grassroots organization in the Toledo area "working to establish a Bill of Rights to protect Lake Erie and the communities that rely on its health and viability." Starting out
as a signature-collecting volunteer, Markie now runs the entire enterprise, from organizing community events and writing press releases to lobbying the city government to pass clean water legislation.
Major:
Anthropology (Bachelor), Environmental Science (Masters)
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
Executive Director, Black and Brown Founders
Job Description
Aniyia is the Executive Director of Black and Brown Founders, a San Francisco based nonprofit that assists black and latinx entrepreneurs with launching and growing a successful tech company. Not only does Aniyia's nonprofit guide their clients
through the challenging start-up phase, they also use benchmarks to push the new companies to reach revenue goals to sustain their business for a long future.
Major:
Music (Bachelor)
City: San Francisco
State: California
City: San Francisco
State: California
CEO and Executive Director, Touchstone Mental Health
Job Description
Ellie is the CEO and Executive Director of Touchstone Mental Health, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that "inspires hope, healing, and well-being" by assisting adults with mental illness find employment and housing, stay out of the hospital,
and reach their goals. Ellie's biggest responsibility is to source the funding, people, and resources to continue their mission year after year. Whether researching upcoming laws in the state legislature, meeting with partnering organizations at
lunch, or attending fundraising events at night, Ellie is working tirelessly to bring sustained care to her clients.
Major:
English Literature (Bachelor), Health and Human Services Administration (Masters)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Youth Programs Manager, Wilderness Inquiry
Job Description
Christine is the Youth Programs Manager at Wilderness Inquiry, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that offers "incredible, planned and inclusive outdoor adventure trips...for adults, families, people of all ages, and abilities." Christine's
main role is to assist new clients and educators with the scheduling of their own trips. Christine and her company strive to instill their clients with a sense of respect in both the nation's waterways as well as the nature educators.
Major:
Kinesiology (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Senior Engagement Partner, Finish Line Youth Foundation
Job Description
Sara is the Senior Engagement Partner at Finish Line Youth Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Finish Line, a leading seller of athletic footwear and apparel. Although Sara's main role with the foundation is in event planning and employee
engagement, she can find herself writing and strategically planning social media to raise awareness for the foundation's partners and build stronger communities.
Major:
Communications (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
President and CEO, Hiscock Legal Aid Society
Job Description
Linda is the President and CEO of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society in Syracuse, NY. With a background in family court and criminal defense, Linda joined the Legal Aid Society as a senior attorney in 2012. Now as the President and CEO, Linda is
responsible for overseeing the organizations mission of defending those in need with civil, criminal appeals, parole, extradition, and family court representation.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Syracuse
State: New York
City: Syracuse
State: New York
Business Development Executive, The W2 Group
Job Description
Phil is a Business Development Executive based out of Philadelphia, PA. He serves as the Managing Principal for both The W2 Group, a marketing and business development firm, and Tech3D, a nonprofit that brings 3D printing education to schools and
smaller businesses to "help create makers".
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Administration (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Director of L.A. Compact, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce/UNITE-LA
Job Description
Carrie is the Director of L.A. Compact at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and UNITE-LA. As a leading voice in the Education and Workforce Development Division, Carrie works to improve the regional economy by elevating education outcomes.
Major:
English (Bachelor), Public Policy (Masters)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Education Manager, Garden for the Environment; Actor, Self-Employed
Job Description
Adam is the Education Manager at Garden for the Environment, a San Francisco nonprofit that focuses on community education in sustainable landscaping and composting. As the sole full-time employee, Adam not only has his hands literally in the soil,
he also can find himself scheduling seminars and coordinating community workshops, running the social media presence, and even leading school field trips. When not at the nonprofit, Adam can be found acting in commercials, films, and television shows
in the Bay Area!
Major:
Environmental Analysis (Bachelor), Geology (Bachelor)
City: San Francisco
State: California
City: San Francisco
State: California
Program Director, SecureFutures
Job Description
Kristen is the Program Director of SecureFutures, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that educates teenages on the basics of financial literacy. Kristen supervises and leads a team of three full-time employees, two program managers as well as a volunteer
manager. Kristen is also in charge of curriculum development, volunteer training, and building relationships with community leaders.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor), Psychology (Bachelor), Counseling Psychology (Masters)
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Area Director, Boys and Girls Club of Muncie
Job Description
Qiana is the Area Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Muncie. Working for a youth programming center that was recently acquired by the Boys and Girls Club, Qiana now has the full range of offerings for her children available through the national
network of clubs. A busy day can see Qiana overseeing the offered programs, out in the field raising money for the club, or even helping the students with their math homework.
Major:
General Studies (Bachelor)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
Executive Director, Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut
Job Description
Lisa is the Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, an organization whose mission is to bring greater awareness and develop a stronger community for the arts in Western Connecticut. On any given day Lisa could be working
on marketing materials for upcoming exhibits or performances, leading a networking event for area artists, or producing educational workshops for up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Danbury Innovation Center
Job Description
Mike is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Danbury Innovation Center. With an Arts degree in Computer Science and a track record of multiple successful startup exits, Mike and his business partner Jon founded the Innovation Center, a
hackerspace with 3D printers, prototyping tools, a mockup studio, a programming space, and a shared coworking space. Mike also serves as an entrepreneurial guide, helping locals launch their small business or products.
Major:
Computer Science (Bachelor)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Western Connecticut State University
Job Description
Maud is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University. When not teaching intro psychology students at the university, she is spending around 30 hours every week working with a young adult with special needs on different
forms of community socialization. Find out more about becoming a college professor as well as how to leverage your education and experience for the greater good.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Community Counseling (Masters)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Director of Development, The Hispanic Health Council
Job Description
Corey is the Director of Development at the Hispanic Health Council. Based out of Hartford, CT, Corey oversees the fundraising and overall financial health of the organization to ensure programs stay on track. Corey walks us through the origins of
the nonprofit, discusses the challenge of raising money in a weak economy, and shares his thoughts on leadership for future generations.
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor)
City: Hartford
State: Connecticut
City: Hartford
State: Connecticut