Yaritza DeJesus

About Me

Co-founder of Suite Bella, student & lifelong learner currently pursuing an MPA. Over six years of professional experience in government & non-profit settings.

Location

Boston, MA
Lynn, MA
Education
    Northeastern University
    September 2018 - December 2020
    degree
    Master's
    major
    Public Administration
    Salem State University
Work Experience
    Northeastern University
    Assistant Director
    Boston, MA, US
    January 2018 - present
    company
    Northeastern University
    title
    Assistant Director
    overview
    - I manage the relationship between the Department of Veteran Affairs and Northeastern University through the development of academic support, events, programming and resources for over 800 enrolled student veterans in the Boston, Seattle and Charlotte campuses - Key Accomplishments - Organize and host events focused on engagement, onboarding and community building for over 800 students - Organize monthly veterans networking events to build networking and career opportunities - Partner with recruitment team to strategize for successful outreach, admittance and increase enrollment - Implemented and strategized with IT to streamline VA certification process on Salesforce for VA students - Interview, hire, supervise students and office employees, provide support/guidance for program initiatives - Manage marketing content, monthly newsletters and social media to broaden engagement
    Suite Bella LLC
    Co-Founder
    Boston, MA, US
    March 2013 - present
    Fairmount Innovation Lab
    sales
    Boston, MA, US
    November 2018 - February 2019
    Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development
    Supportive Services for Veterans Case Manager
    Lynn, MA, US
    September 2014 - September 2017
    Children's Services of Roxbury
    Child Specific Social Worker
    Tewksbury, MA, US
    May 2013 - September 2014
Fun Fact

I have worked since I was 14 years old and became the assistant manager of a franchise store at 17 years old. I have a passion for photography and social media marketing, I showcase my talents and content on social media platforms like Instagram.

Passion

My passion has always been in helping people in need. I always feel rewarded when helping vulnerable populations.

Skills
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Gigs / Freelance
    Suite Bella
    Co-Founder
    January 2013 - present
Volunteer
    The Second Step
    April 2018 - present
Leadership
    Graduate Students of Color Collective
    Member
    September 2018 - present
Hobbies
Road Biking
Traveling
Restaurants
Photography
Cooking
Reading
Urban Exploration
Videos
    Yari DeJesus #BUSABOUT #TRAVELEXPERIMENT hometown City Tour | Lynn MA
    April 2019
    Hi everyone! This is a short one minute video of my beautiful hometown Lynn, Massachusetts and a few of my favorite places to visit / things to do in the city. I absolutely LOVE to travel and share content of my experiences via my Instagram. With my personality & charisma, I would be thril...