Marisa joined One To World in February 2017 in her current role as Coordinator of Enrichment Programs. In December 2016, she graduated with a Master’s degree from New York University in International Education. Her previous work experiences fall mainly under the non-profit umbrella, and include: Center for Supportive Schools, an organization that implements youth leadership programs in K-12 schools throughout the tri-state area, and Amnesty International, an organization that advocates for human rights. Her passion for cross-cultural exchange and diplomacy led her to One To World, where she regularly gets to interact with international students from all over the world.
Current Job: Coordinator of Enrichment Programs, One To World.
What is your favorite part of the International Education program?
It was such a lovely experience to spend 2 years meeting people who are passionate about the world in the same way that I am. Not only did I make some amazing friends, but I learned a great deal about how to think about international education in a critical way. I also had the chance to go to South Africa with Teboho Moja and that is an experience that will shape me in so many ways for the rest of my life.
What do you like best about your current organization?
I am lucky enough to work at an organization that understands the importance of promoting international education through cross-cultural exchange. One To World provides programs for international students and scholars who are currently living in the NYC area and my job is to plan those programs and basically hang out with all these students! I thoroughly enjoy connecting with them and hearing that our programs are helping them to learn more about the US, while also sharing their culture with others.
What was the most helpful piece of advice you received while job searching?
I would say that being patient is probably the best advice that I got when job searching, but the most difficult to follow because in the moment everything seemed so hopeless. It was most difficult for me to be patient because I wasn't keeping myself busy with any productive tasks that weren't related to job applications. Therefore, I would repeat that advice and add that it's important to stay busy, so that time doesn't pass slowly and so that you remain in a positive frame of mind while applying and not come across as desperate.