Melissa Diaz's Page

about me

Young Latina professional who has recently relocated to New York City from hometown of Boston (grew up in a suburb of) and seeking new opportunity in Public Relations/Communications/Events/Busines Develepment

what languages do you speak?

English and Spanish

what is your current, past or ideal job title?

Successful and Contributing Staff Member

your connection with Latin America?

1st-Generation Dominican American and fluent Spanish speaker I am connected to Latin America by both heritage and interest.

your favorite Latin American city? vacation spot? food?

Naturally I love Santo Domingo and so many other cities/towns in the Dominican Republic. I have had the pleasure of traveling in the gorgeous Rivera Maya region on the Caribbean side of Mexico and will travel to Los Cabo, Mexico later this month. I very much hope to visit more Latin cities in South America and especially Spain in Europe and I love ALL Latin food.

what countries have you lived in? worked in?

I've always permaentely lived in the US and I have studied/interned in London, Paris, Brussels, Geneva, and while i have traveled on both coasts in the US and a bit inland, I've also interned in Miami, FL

schools attended? degrees?

Boston University, BA, Anthropology; Suffolk University Law School, Completed First Year JD Coursework

what companies have you worked for?

VFA, Inc
US District Court, Southern District of Florida, Miami
WilmerHale LLP
The Bartlett Group Inc.
AMICA Mutual Insurance Company

online profile such as linkedin.com or blog?

http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadiaz

interests and/or hobbies?

Triathlons, Scuba, Volunteering, Travel all over, Languages

relationship status?

in a relationship

looking for?

networking, employment, friendship