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All in a Day's Work

All in a Day's Work

By NYU Wasserman

All in a Day’s Work features members of the New York University community, doing interesting work, and navigating the professional world. We are excited to share their stories with you. For a full transcript of any podcast episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu.

Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during "All in a Day's Work" are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of New York University and its employees.
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All in a Day's WorkJun 15, 2022

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S2, Episode 17: Daria Zlobina, 2K

S2, Episode 17: Daria Zlobina, 2K

Daria Zlobina is Senior Manager, Player Connections and Strategy at 2K. Originally trained as an art historian at NYU, Daria pursued a career in marketing within the entertainment and gaming industries and has worked for such companies as EA and Warner Bros Discovery before joining 2K. Daria is passionate about mentoring and coaching others and serves as a member of a number of volunteer organizations in London, focusing on advancing careers of women in marketing and advertising space.

In this special episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with Daria Zlobina, the Senior Manager, Player Connections and Strategy at 2K.  Daria shared her reasons for choosing different career paths at each stage, her experiences living in different countries, and offered some valuable advice on networking with seasoned professionals in the industry.


For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Mar 15, 202422:25
S2, Episode 16: Al Chen, Coda

S2, Episode 16: Al Chen, Coda

In this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Al Chen, the Solution Architect at Coda. Al shares his journey from Stern to landing his first job as a financial analyst at Google. He talks about how he started learning and mastering Excel in that role, eventually becoming an Excel consultant. Al also delves into the relationship between office products and productivity. Tune in to gain insights into Al's career trajectory and valuable tips for optimizing your work using office tools.

Al has been an Excel power user for 10+ years. He started learning Excel when I was a financial analyst at Google. 50,000+ students have taken his online Excel classes and he has facilitated in-person workshops to over 5,000 MBA students around the U.S.

He founded KeyCuts, an Excel training and consulting company to Fortune 500 companies. If it isn't clear that he's addicted to Excel, perhaps his podcast about Excel and data analysis (Dear Analyst) will convince you :).

Outside of Excel and spreadsheets, he works full-time at Coda, an all-in-one platform for teams.


For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Mar 01, 202424:12
S2, Episode 15: Caitlyn Lubas, Inkitt

S2, Episode 15: Caitlyn Lubas, Inkitt

In this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Caitlyn Lubas, the product manager at Inkitt. Caitlyn shares her experiences of traveling to 70 countries across 7 continents during her time at NYU, as well as how she navigated challenging career decisions and uncertainty in the years after graduation.

Since graduating from NYU Stern in 2020, Caitlyn Lubas has followed her passions and refused to settle for anything less than fulfillment and personal growth, resulting in a career path that has meandered through the many facets of the creator economy. After starting out in product roles at Instagram and TikTok, she left big tech and joined an entrepreneurship co-living community to work on a creator economy travel startup idea. Along the way, she also published a book called You Are Where You Go about her travels to 70 countries and all 7 continents during college, and has spoken at schools across the country about the intersection of travel and personal development. Most recently, Caitlyn has enjoyed working as a Product Manager at startups in the business of concert live streaming and digital book publishing, while building her personal brand in the travel space through hosting group trips.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Feb 15, 202422:10
S2, Episode 14: Natsuyo Lipschutz, ASPIRE Intelligence LLC

S2, Episode 14: Natsuyo Lipschutz, ASPIRE Intelligence LLC

In this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz, the founder and managing principal at ASPIRE Intelligence and she is also a professional public speaking coach. They discuss cross-cultural communication strategies, and how to effectively identify and embrace cultural and personal differences in work. 

Natsuyo is a Japanese-English bilingual keynote speaker, and she works with global organizations that want to elevate cultural inclusion and have their leaders communicate effectively beyond differences.

TEDx speaker, 5-time Toastmasters international speech contest winner, best-selling author, strategy consultant, cancer survivor, and ballroom Latin dancer, Natsuyo Lipschutz shares colorful stories behind her cross-cultural communication strategies. Through her dynamic keynote presentations, Natsuyo shows global organizations and their leaders the 3-step process to identify and embrace cultural and personal differences, so you can get your message not only clearly heard, but acted upon across cultures.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Feb 01, 202423:18
S2, Episode 13: Shaurya Sethi, Boostr

S2, Episode 13: Shaurya Sethi, Boostr

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Shaurya Sethi, a product manager at Boostr. They talk about figuring out what excited him at work, identifying transferable skills, and his strategy for identifying employers who could sponsor his visa.

Shaurya Sethi works as product manager at an adtech startup in New York. He pursued his master’s in Computer Science from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and graduated in 2021. Midway through his master's degree, he decided to pivot his career from software engineering to product management. He networked with many product managers, completed multiple internships, and leveraged his NYU alumni network to secure his first job out of college.

Shaurya is passionate about helping international students and aspiring product managers. He shares his learnings on LinkedIn, in his newsletter, and on his podcast about breaking into product management, navigating sponsorship for international students, and the importance of building one’s network for new graduates.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Jan 15, 202420:26
S2, Episode 12: Hedieh Fakhriyazdi, White & Case / NYU

S2, Episode 12: Hedieh Fakhriyazdi, White & Case / NYU

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Justin Lee speaks with Hedieh Fakhriyazadi, the chief diversity officer at White & Case LLP. They discuss the panel that opened the doors to corporate philanthropy, how our values show up in our careers and at work, and the challenge of gaining stakeholder buy-in.

Hedieh Fakhriyazadi is the chief diversity officer at White & Case LLP where she works to help build a diverse work environment and nurture a culture of inclusion across their global offices, clients, and community partners.  As an Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner’s Graduate School of Public Service, she teaches a course on Corporate Philanthropy where she guides emerging nonprofit professionals on the best practices for partnering with corporations to create meaningful social outcomes. She also currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of New York City, the Iranian Women’s Foundation, and the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Jan 01, 202421:01
S2, Episode 11: Elliot Kaye, U.S. Government

S2, Episode 11: Elliot Kaye, U.S. Government

In this episode, Shaan Merchant speaks with Elliot F. Kaye, former Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, about protecting the vulnerable, balancing family and work, and feeling the impact of elections on long-term projects.

Elliot F. Kaye (Law ’04) has spent most of his career serving in senior positions in the US Government, including in all three federal branches. In 2014, he was nominated by President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the US Senate to serve as the 10th Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Chairman Kaye served on the CPSC until 2021, when, at the conclusion of his term, he joined the executive team of World Central Kitchen, an emergency response feeding organization.  After receiving a kidney transplant in January 2022, he spent time on the ground in Ukraine providing humanitarian assistance after the invasion.  He is currently taking time off from work to care for his children — and his new kidney!


For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Dec 15, 202325:39
S2, Episode 10: Jenny Jiang, Babbel

S2, Episode 10: Jenny Jiang, Babbel

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergraduate Student Erin Seepersad speaks with Jenny Jiang, a Business Analyst at Babbel. They talk about Jenny’s experience learning from both success and failure, developing transferable skills, and the value of making connections.

Jenny Jiang graduated from New York University in 2020 with a B.S. in Business and a concentration in Computing & Data Science, as well as a minor in Psychology. At NYU, she studied abroad in Singapore and was heavily involved with Asian Heritage Month and Stern International Business Exchange (IBEX). She currently works at Babbel as a Business Analyst and has previously worked at Sony Music.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Dec 01, 202321:51
S2, Episode 9: Arnaud Kurze, Montclair State University

S2, Episode 9: Arnaud Kurze, Montclair State University

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Haining Gao speaks with Arnaud Kurze, an Associate Professor in International Relations at NYU. They explore social justice work, how to create global change, and the value of making complex data more accessible to all.

Arnaud Kurze is a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and an Associate Professor at Montclair State University. His project "Youth, Art & Resilience" explores the creation of alternative transitional justice spaces in post-conflict contexts, particularly concentrating on the role of art and the impact of social movements to address human rights abuses. The manuscript is currently under review with a major university press. He teaches courses on human rights, social movements and transitional justice in the MA program in International Relations at New York University.  

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Nov 15, 202320:57
S2, Episode 8: Eric Brettschneider, NYC Administration for Children's Services (retired)

S2, Episode 8: Eric Brettschneider, NYC Administration for Children's Services (retired)

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergraduate Student Eleni Parpounas speaks with Eric Brettschneider, the former Commissioner for the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS). They discuss his illustrious career, the importance of serving and giving voice to all, and how to learn about the needs of your community no matter where you work.

Eric Brettschneider has spent the last 55 years in child welfare, human services and community building. He has taught at Hunter School of Social Work,Fordham School of Social work and served as an adjunct at Met Studies and Gallatin for over 25 years. He retired as First Dep commissioner at ACS two years ago. Over the years he has led Agenta For Children Tomorrow, the Queens Spcc, and chaired the first Jump Start Board the New Yorkers for Children Board and The Viola Bernard Foundation Board. He has a Colgate BA, and an MA from the New School and JD from Hofstra. He serves as an Advisor to The Doris Duke Foundation. He is the father of two children and grandfather of 3.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Nov 02, 202317:29
S2, Episode 7: Matthew Cole Weiss, TMZ

S2, Episode 7: Matthew Cole Weiss, TMZ

In this episode, Shaan Merchant speak with Matthew Cole Weiss from TMZ about working in the entertainment field, developing his creative vision, and exploring his interests in both writing and directing.

Matthew Cole Weiss graduated from NYU in 2001 after studying film and television production.  His vast career has been split between entertainment journalism where he's written for publications including People, Rolling Stone, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, US Weekly, Time Out and Maxim, and filmmaking, where he's written and directed TV and films starring Amy Adams, Meghan Markle, James Franco, and many more. He is currently the Head Writer, On-Camera Talent and Supervising producer of TMZ ON TV, while writing scripts and award shows at the same time.


For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Oct 15, 202322:46
S2, Episode 6: Elisa Llop Cardena, European Court of Human Rights

S2, Episode 6: Elisa Llop Cardena, European Court of Human Rights

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Maria Pérez speaks with Elisa Llop Cardenal, a lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights. They talk about Elisa’s experience as an international student, getting more comfortable with networking, and what skills are important for working in human rights.

Elisa Llop Cardenal (NYU Law LLM in International Legal Studies ’20) is a Spanish human rights lawyer. She currently works at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. Before starting her Masters at NYU, she worked as a lawyer in a firm in Spain, specializing in criminal law and economic crime.


For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Oct 01, 202324:31
S2, Episode 5: James Clements, What Will the Neighbours Say? Theatre Company

S2, Episode 5: James Clements, What Will the Neighbours Say? Theatre Company

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Darsen Hover speaks with James Clements, co-founder of What Will the Neighbours Say? Theater Company. Darsen and James discuss the importance of accessibility in the arts and its social impact.

James Clements (he/him) is an immigrant actor, writer, theatermaker and arts educator based between New York and Scotland. Clements' work has been seen at venues including La Mama E.T.C., HERE, MITU580, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and the 92nd Street Y. He is Co-Founding Artistic Director of What Will the Neighbours Say? Theatre Company and an Artist-in-Residence with the Brooklyn Arts Council, CUNY and BRIC. His work has been recognised by the Queens Council for the Arts, DCLA, NYFA, A.R.T./NY, the Brooklyn Arts Council and Creatives Rebuild New York, amongst others.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Sep 15, 202322:34
S2, Episode 4: Natan Edelsburg, MuckRack

S2, Episode 4: Natan Edelsburg, MuckRack

In this episode, Chief Partnerships Officer of MuckRack, Natan Edelsburg speaks with Wasserman’s Emily Anderson about the importance of mentorship, how he forged his 13+ year career at MuckRack and what the future of PR and marketing looks like.

Natan Edelsburg is the Chief Partnerships Officer at Muck Rack, the software platform that enables thousands of organizations including Google, International Rescue Committee, Golin and Duolingo to find the right journalists to pitch, report on media coverage and prove the value of their work. In this role, Natan is responsible for leading and cultivating strategic industry partnerships and driving international expansion. Previously, Natan was Chief Revenue Officer at Muck Rack, where he led the Sales and Customer Success teams. He joined Muck Rack in 2009 as the company’s first employee and held several positions including Chief Operating Officer, helping to build the business to what it is today. Natan is a member of the Board of Trustees for the PRSA Foundation. He is a frequent speaker on social media, PR, journalism and the future of TV. He’s been honored as one of PR News’ Rising Stars and one of PRSA’s 15 Under 35.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Sep 01, 202322:47
S2, Episode 3: Russell Isaacson, Boost Insurance

S2, Episode 3: Russell Isaacson, Boost Insurance

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Russell Isaacson, the VP of Embedded Insurance Channel at Boost Insurance. They discuss how his career trajectory evolved, the transferable skills he developed, and the value of networking and learning from people.

Russell Isaacson has 20+ years of experience driving change through technology. Starting his career in software implementation and transitioning to sales and marketing, Russell has developed and scaled partnerships to drive revenue for a wide range of industry leaders, such as Ally, Klarna, Expedia, Condé Nast, Novartis, and Siebel. Russell holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a BA in philosophy and math from Wesleyan.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Aug 01, 202317:23
S2, Episode 2: Simone Barus, Film & Audio Editor
Jul 01, 202316:13
Season 2, Episode 1: Bill Arnone, National Academy of Social Insurance
Jun 01, 202321:16
New Season Promo

New Season Promo

Hear about what’s coming in the new season of All in a Day’s Work!

May 19, 202301:18
Episode 49: Callie Hitchcock, Campside Media
Dec 15, 202222:02
Episode 48: Robert Lee, Rescuing Leftover Cuisine
Dec 01, 202221:28
Episode 47: Loredana Andargachew, Hulu
Nov 16, 202222:38
Episode 46: Logan Jacobs, UNC Chapel Hill
Nov 01, 202224:01
Episode 45: Erica Foldy, NYU Wagner

Episode 45: Erica Foldy, NYU Wagner

In today’s episode, Joseph Mercadante talks to activist and associate professor at NYU, Erica Foldy. Together, they discuss her career in activism, the challenges she faces today as a professor and organizer, and how she started NYU’s Democracy Project.

Professor Erica Foldy is an Associate Professor at NYU Wagner and a scholar, teacher, consultant and organizer. Her research explores what enables and inhibits collaboration and learning across potential divisions, and has focused on race and racism in particular.  Erica’s expertise has been featured in the Washington Post, Reuters, CNN.com and other outlets and she has consulted on equity, diversity and belonging to a range of groups and agencies.  Most recently, she has been co-leading a program to fund fellowships for NYU students to work in pro-democracy organizations. She is a 3-time winner of the Wagner Professor of the Year award, voted by students.

Oct 15, 202222:22
Episode 44: Interview Special - Echo Ma (ep. 2), Ron Rapatalo (ep. 30), and Emmanuel Moses (ep. 41)

Episode 44: Interview Special - Echo Ma (ep. 2), Ron Rapatalo (ep. 30), and Emmanuel Moses (ep. 41)

Not too long ago, we took to our Instagram story and asked our listeners what kind of career advice they wanted to hear on our show the most. The overwhelming majority of you said that you wanted to learn more about how to interview. So we asked some of our past guests to come back on the show and give their advice on how job applicants can make the most out of their interviews. These guests are Ron Rapatalo, a career coach and associate partner at Edgility Consulting, Emmanuel Moses, Associate Director of College Guidance & Transition at The Opportunity Network, and Echo Ma, a Compensation Analyst at Google.

Oct 01, 202219:55
Episode 43: Jessica Swartz, Pfizer

Episode 43: Jessica Swartz, Pfizer

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal talks to Jessica Swartz, the Launch Lead for Pfizer’s next generation adult pneumococcal vaccine. They discuss her winding path from getting her bachelor’s in Germanic language and literature to becoming a power player in the world of biotechnology. Along the way, they touch on the topics such as networking, imposter’s syndrome, and how to take meaningful risks in your career.

Jessica currently leads the Global PCV20 Adult vaccine launch. Prior to this role, she was the Strategy lead for the Vaccines & Hospital BUs and took on the temporary assignment as the Global Launch Navigator, COVID-19 vaccine. Other roles at Pfizer include PEH Strategy and CI for the Neuroscience RU. She has also served as VP of BD & Operations for Regenovation and as an Engagement Manager at IQVIA Consulting. Jessica holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from U. Maryland, Baltimore.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu.

Sep 15, 202222:35
Episode 42: Christopher Griiffin, NYU LGBTQ+ Center
Sep 01, 202222:48
Episode 41: Emmanuel Moses, The Opportunity Network
Aug 15, 202221:14
Episode 40: Rita Bearden, Department of Education
Aug 01, 202223:59
 Re-Air: Episode 9, Gabrielle Royal, Abercrombie & Fitch
Jul 15, 202219:35
Episode 39: Quemuel Arroyo, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
Jul 01, 202222:29
Re-Air: Episode 5, Chris Edling, New York University
Jun 15, 202219:20
Episode 38: Olivia Domba, AmeriCorps VISTA

Episode 38: Olivia Domba, AmeriCorps VISTA

In this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with NYU alum, Olivia Domba about her time at AmeriCorps. Along the way, they discuss her time at NYU, her passion for food studies, and the ups and downs of being a part of an intensive program like AmeriCorps.

Olivia Domba is a recent graduate of NYU Steinhardt's Food Studies MA program, where her coursework focused on food security, systems, and culture. Olivia recently completed a year of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA at the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock, AR. There, she supported the grants and development team to secure funding for library programs that helped support food security, entrepreneurship, and other community needs. An experienced Higher Education Administrator, Olivia holds a Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College in Political Science.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu.



Jun 01, 202222:47
Re-Air: Episode 1, Kyleigh Russ, Govern for America
May 15, 202219:09
Episode 37: Alan Denton, CoComelon
May 01, 202221:43
Episode 36: Matt Schulte, Kansas City Royals

Episode 36: Matt Schulte, Kansas City Royals

In this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with Matt Schulte, Senior Manager of Client Services at the Kansas City Royals. Together, they speak about how to maintain a philanthropic life with a full-time job, LGBTQ+ representation in the workplace, and the challenges of achieving upward mobility in your company.

Matthew Schulte has worked in the Kansas City Royals front office for 11 years. While he started out in the Ticket Sales department, he has spent most of his time in various roles within the Marketing team. He now serves as the Senior Manager of Client Services, having recently moved over to the Corporate Partnership department. Matthew was involved in executing MLB Jewel events that the Royals hosted, including the 2012 All-Star Game Festivities, 2014 Postseason, and the 2015 World Championship. Outside of work, Matthew serves on the Board of Directors of the Heartland Men’s Chorus and the Greater Kansas City Attractions Association.  He was also a member of the Kansas City Chamber’s Centurions Leadership Program and received an ACE Diversity Award from this same Chamber.  Matthew holds a B.S. Sports Management degree from NYU at the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport.

Apr 15, 202221:44
Episode 35: Sonia P. Navarro-Giraldo, United Nations
Apr 01, 202221:47
Episode 34: Lilian Aluri, American Association of People with Disabilities
Mar 15, 202222:13
Episode 33: Ian Duncan, The Washington Post
Mar 01, 202219:52
Episode 32: Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld, Pokemon
Feb 15, 202221:60
Epsisode 31: Khalid Latif, Islamic Center at NYU
Feb 01, 202224:09
Episode 30: Ron Rapatalo, Edgility Consulting
Dec 15, 202122:18
Episode 29: Susan Jurevics, Audible
Dec 01, 202120:16
Episode 28: Jhanelle Dennis, ViacomCBS
Nov 15, 202122:05
Episode 27: Anna Nathanson, Safe Way Forward at Children's Aid
Nov 01, 202123:06
Episode 26: Carolyn Vaca, New York Legal Assistance Group
Oct 15, 202120:24
Episode 25: Sumeera Rasul, TED Conferences
Oct 01, 202121:24
Episode 24: Shelby Engdall, NYU CAS

Episode 24: Shelby Engdall, NYU CAS

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU senior (Class of 2022) Shelby Engdall about how to create and maintain a professional network, political organizing in a virtual space, qualities to look for in a great supervisor, and tips for overcoming imposter syndrome.

Shelby Engdall is a senior (Class of 2022) in CAS studying public policy and history. Originally from Sacramento, California, she has had experience with the California State Legislature, Planned Parenthood, and a Congressional campaign. Passionate about women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights, she hopes to continue her advocacy work after graduation.

Sep 15, 202120:42
Episode 23: Hector Pardo-Hernandez, World Health Organization

Episode 23: Hector Pardo-Hernandez, World Health Organization

In this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with NYU alumnus, Hector Pardo-Hernandez, about balancing work with family and personal responsibilities, searching for jobs abroad, thinking outside the box during a career search, and what being an international student meant for his career trajectory.

Hector Pardo-Hernandez is a guideline methodologist and consultant for the World Health Organization’s Cross-cutting Global Initiatives/Nutrition and Food Safety department. He holds a PhD in Public Health from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, a Master’s degree in Public Health from New York University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Biology from Rhode Island College. Previously, he worked as a consultant at the WHO European Centre for Primary Health Care, as a methodological editor at the Cochrane Common Mental Disorders Group, a lecturer at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and a researcher at the Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre and the CIBER in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP) network.

Sep 01, 202121:03
Episode 22: Claudia Perez Pellicer, PwC

Episode 22: Claudia Perez Pellicer, PwC

In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with PwC Deals Director and NYU alumna, Claudia Perez Pellicer about creating a more diverse workspace, the challenges of being a working parent, connecting with colleagues in the virtual workspace, and the importance of protecting your personal time.

Claudia Perez Pellicer is a Director in PwC’s Financial Services Advisory Deals practice. She has run numerous global integration and separation programs for Financial Services clients across: Banking, Insurance, Payments, PE and Real Estate sectors. In addition to English, Claudia is fluent in Spanish, German, and Italian, with intermediate proficiency in French and Portuguese. Claudia holds an Honors B.A. in International Relations from New York University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude, was inducted to the Phi Beta Kappa society, and received the President’s Service Award. Claudia also holds a Master of Public Administration from NYU, focusing on Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy, with coursework spanning NYU Wagner and the Stern School of Business.

Aug 15, 202122:11
Episode 21: Weijin “Gina” Leow, New York City Peace Corps Association

Episode 21: Weijin “Gina” Leow, New York City Peace Corps Association

In this episode, Joe Mercadante speaks with Weijin (Gina) Leow about how to foster an inclusive workspace, finding purpose and direction in one’s career, readjusting to life in the U.S. after the Peace Corps, and how Gina’s multicultural background wound up inspiring her to pursue a career in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.

Weijin “Gina” Leow’s love of service led her to teach English to hundreds of college students in Sichuan, China from 2014-2016 with the United States Peace Corps. Upon returning to the U.S., she created New York University's first MA program in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She joined the Fire Department of New York City (“FDNY”) in 2017 as an intern and now is the Diversity and Inclusion Manager. Gina was  honored as one of Lawline’s Top Women Faculty of 2020 for the Eliminating Bias: Inclusive Leadership in the Legal Profession program. She was the New York City Bar Association’s Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee’s Substitute Secretary and Chair of the Toolkit Subcommittee, creating its first Mindfulness and Well-Being Toolkit. Gina currently serves as the Vice President of the New York City Peace Corps Association. She has certifications in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and Yale University and in Restorative Circle Keeping from Planning Change. In addition to receiving her MA in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NYU, she received a BA in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from the City College of New York and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Jul 15, 202119:02