From selling beer to positioning nuclear power plants and launching balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, I’ve had a career built on bold moves and unexpected turns. I’ve worked with tech giants like Toshiba and Samsung, helped create one of the first corporate blogs in 1996, and even carved out a niche in digital imaging before most people knew what it was. These days, I channel that same energy into the nonprofit and social justice world—guiding universities, social justice groups, and even family offices to find their philanthropic voice and thrive under pressure. Whether it’s restructuring Catholic schools in LA or rebuilding after disasters, I’ve learned how to make impact where it matters.More...
Ellis Pittman
Graduate Student
Verified
I spent over 12 years with Whole Foods Market, two years as a Customer Service Manager and 10+ as a Store Manager. I later worked on contract with Meta for several years as an Operations Manager for an Instagram Advertiser support channel team. I am working on an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and already hold an MBA and an MS in Agricultural Economics. I have held many odd jobs and extra jobs, spending 10 years as a Barista. I highly excel in customer service and operations management positions.More...
Erica Velazquez
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Recruiter@The Chicago School