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Conferences, Presentations & Public Work
A documented record of conference presentations, workshops, student-facing programs, event operations, recognition, and public-facing work across higher education, research, career development, and learning design.
Where the record supports a deeper story, I have linked the original event or publication evidence alongside a fuller write-up of the work, methods, and role.
Recent write-ups & evidence
These pieces expand individual lines from the CV into the work behind them: what I built, supported, presented, coordinated, and learned through the work.
Career to Calling at CUNY SPS
An interactive workshop on translating passion projects into professional narratives, networking, resumes, and interview stories.
HETS Student Passport: Puerto Rico
Supporting student researchers through presentation, academic exchange, leadership programming, and professional development.
NACE Career Services Excellence
The Hostos HACU/HSI Grow With Google Career Readiness Program received the Small College Honorable Mention.
Making and Knowing Interface Design
A collaborative interface proposal for Columbia’s digital critical edition of Ms. Fr. 640, grounded in textual and material research.
Protection & Accountability in Burma
Behind-the-scenes operations for a two-day Columbia/Barnard international conference with roughly 160 guests and 40 speakers.
Grow With Google at Hostos
A student-facing presentation connecting digital-skills learning, career readiness, and the broader Hostos program.
Selected Engagements
Veterans' Conference and SALUTE Ceremony
November 1, 2024
Veterans Services resource fair, recognition of SALUTE honorees, and conference on what’s next for Veterans in CUNY and across NY.
HETS Student Passport Weeklong Research Symposium
September 2–6, 2024
Opportunity to explore various Puerto Rico Hispanic Educational Technology Services member institutions through academic experiences; engage in enriching presentations; workshops.
International Students Day Resource Fair
November 12, 2024
A workshop series and event in celebration of International Students. Hand presented on best practices for navigating college and career pathways as an international student, including techniques for ATS and SEO.
National Association of Colleges and Employers: Presentation on Beating ATS
December 10, 2024
Workshop to promote understanding of how recruiters really review resumes and how ATS algorithms work.
Selected Past Engagement
Career Development Workshop
December 13, 2024 · Past engagement
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