Rise First invited Tinisha Agramonte, former Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Lead of the First-Gen Professionals Initiative …
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How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile | Tips From First-Gen Recruiter At Linked-In
Rise First is honored to collaborate with Son Nguyen, a senior LinkedIn recruiter and first-generation professional, for a 1-hour of …
From 6-Figure Debt to Securing Financial Freedom
Melissa Jean-Baptiste, a first-generation Haitian-American living in New York City, thought she was doing all the right things when it …
Understanding First-Gen Student Debt & Loan Management
We discuss student debt and loan management with Dr. Matt Newlin, a higher education and college access consultant who has …
Career Exploration: Athletic Director
Hear from first-generation Athletic Director, Michael Scrutchin, about a day in his life, his path to success, his compensation & …
Career Exploration: Investment Banking Analyst
Hear from first-generation Investment Banking Analyst, Yaseen Gholizadeh, about a day in his life, his path to success, his compensation …
Career Exploration: Architectural Designer
Hear from first-generation Architectural Designer, Rosie Zermeno, about a day in her life, her path to success, her compensation & …
Career Exploration: Associate Director of Programming & Former College Counselor
Hear from first-generation Associate Director of Programming, Marrissa Washington, about a day in her life, her path to success, her …
Career Exploration: Construction Manager
Hear from first-generation, Construction Manager, Blake Levy, about a day in his life, his path to success, his compensation & …