Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact

Welcome to the Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact Community!

This community is a great starting place for those who value purpose-driven work. Career paths dedicated to public good cut across industries, and are all connected through the common goal of addressing society’s big challenges. This could be through teaching, nonprofit administration, social work, activism, and a variety of other ways.

Jumbos are dedicated to being change-makers who share a commitment to helping others. Those who follow this community are often involved in matters such as education reform, racial justice, human rights, sustainability and climate change, mental health, and food security. This work can occur in the classroom, through direct service organizations, community organizing, public service, fundraising, policy research and development, and even in corporate settings through roles in social responsibility. No matter the setting, this community presentes opportunities to connect over social change and mission-driven work on individual, community, and global scales.

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Happy Summer to All — Here’s How to Meet with Us This Summer

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July 18, 2021

The Career Center is a life-long resource AND we are here all summer. Feel free to make an appointment if you are looking for your first job after graduation, ways to build skills and competencies over the summer, or ways …

By Robin Kahan

Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services

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July 14, 2021

Change-Making in the Workplace Blog Series

Introduction to Change-Making in the Workplace Series

In April, Tufts Career Center’s Career Fellows Ismenia and Jesse moderated a panel on Change-Making in the Workplace. We will be breaking down that conversation into smaller blog posts, but if you are …

By Misha D'Andrea

Misha D'Andrea Recruiting Coordinator, Employer Relations

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July 12, 2021

So you’re interested in law…or maybe you aren’t. The legal field is broad, and there are a lot of different ways that knowledge of the law, the law making process, and the judicial system can be applied in society. In …

By Sheryl Rosenberg

Sheryl Rosenberg Assistant Director

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June 15, 2021

Nick Jodka Tufts class of 2020 teaches 5th grade math at Success Academy Ditmas Park, one of 47 schools in New York City’s largest and highest-performing public charter school network. Nick was honored with an Excellence Award as a Rookie …

By Sue Atkins

Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations

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Featured Mentors from the Herd

Kristen Weller
Agriculture Extension Volunteer, Peace Corps
San Diego, CA

Jennifer Seher
Program Director, ServiceLink Resouce Centers, Monadnock and Sullivan
Keene, NH

Alicia Lerman
Teacher, NYC Department of Education
New York, NY

Amy Calfas
Intern, U.S. State Department, Bangkok Embassy
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Michael Skocay
Faculty Affairs Coordinator, School of Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Jocelyn Scheirer
Vice President, Strategy and Operations, Bongo Media
Newton, MA

Andrea Schmitt
Development Officer, Harvardwood
Los Angeles, CA

Yulia Korovikov
Assistant Director of Admissions, Columbia University
New York City, NY

Raimy Shin
Nurse Practitioner Student, Yale University School of Nursing
New Haven, CT

Jenn Wood
Public Affairs & Community Relations Manager, Green Mountain Transit (GMT)
Burlington, VT

Diana Lopez
General Counsel, Gateway Program Development Corporation
New York, NY

minda berbeco
Manager, Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Berkeley, CA

Deborah Albert
Program Manager, Arlington County Government
Arlington, VA

Elizabeth Dossett
Community Organizer, Movimiento Cosecha
Nashville, TN

Rebecca Boraz
Practice Director for Mental Health and Addiction Medicine, Self-Employed
Portland, OR

Jennifer Byrnes
Director of Training & Research, Center for Cognitive & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (CCDBT)
Greater New York City Area

Anna Jacobson
PhD Student, Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Kevin Meli
Ph.D. Student, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Boston, MA

Cassandra Pastorelle
Program Manager, Eagle Eye Institute
Brattleboro, Vermont

Evan Wecksell
Co-Owner, Because That's Why LLC
Los Angeles, CA

Tigran Aslanyan
UNHSI Sustainability Fellow, University of New Hampshire
Boston, MA

Leslie Rosenthal Doherty
Owner, Ways of Color
Newburyport, MA

Ivana George
Artist, Ivana Damien George Studios
Boston, MA

Georgine Kalil
English Teacher Coordinator, Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht
Berlin, Deutschland

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Tufts Career Guide for Undergraduate StudentsShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Virtual Work ExperiencesShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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From Here to There: A Podcast with the Career FellowsShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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How did they get from here, to there? Career Fellows talk to Tufts alumni about their career journeys, how they …

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Interstride is an interactive career platform that enhances the career exploration and job search process for international students. With web …

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Handshake is the Tufts recruiting platform, connecting students and alumni to employers for jobs, internships and career events. Use the …

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Happy Summer to All — Here’s How to Meet with Us This Summer

Change-Making in the Workplace: Trends in DE&I Initiatives

Creating Change Through Law