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about me

I am a resident of Brooklyn, New York however, I moved here from Cleveland, Ohio a few years back in order to live up to my true potential and have opportunities I would not have had otherwise in my hometown.

what languages do you speak?

English and Spanish

what is your current, past or ideal job title?

I currently work for The Fund for Public Interest Research as a grassroots campaign organizer for nonprofits, and have done so for about about two years now. I have experience working for organizations such as Merrill Lynch (International Public Policy) and Stony Brook University (Marketing and Communications for the Career Center)...however, I have been dying to jump back into an office and get full throttle back into a career doing something in research/writing reports or something that I can be passionate about; the economy is not helping with this. However, I am attempting to be more open minded as to my options.

your connection with Latin America?

Puerto Rican.

your favorite Latin American city? vacation spot? food?

San Juan, PR definitely.
I am simple, arroz con habichuelas y empanadillas. :)

what countries have you lived in? worked in?

United States; I work for a nonprofit, so monetarily I am still working on that. :)

schools attended? degrees?

I graduated Stony Brook University with a degree in International Public Policy (Bachelor of Arts) in May 2007.

what companies have you worked for?

The Fund for Public Interest Research.
Merrill Lynch.
Stony Brook University Career Center.
Ohio State University.

company website?

http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/

interests and/or hobbies?

I have a variety. I enjoy salsa music (dancing, listening to and playing) to the fullest, and have to admit that music is my one true weakness.

relationship status?

single

looking for?

networking, employment, friendship