About
I am a passionate doer and the founding Executive Director of Global Glimpse, the leading…
Articles by Eliza
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What My Wedding Taught me About Life & Work
What My Wedding Taught me About Life & Work
By Eliza Pesuit
Experience
Education
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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5 College Certificate in Culture, Health and Science
Honors College, Phi Beta Kappa
Volunteer Experience
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Committee Member
Global Access Pipeline (GAP)`
Education
The Global Access Pipeline (GAP) project is a consortium that provides a "pipeline" for the underrepresented to achieve leadership positions in international affairs across governmental, non-profit and private sectors in the United States. The GAP project links pre-collegiate programs for underrepresented and at-risk students with college- and graduate-level programs that are then tied to key mid-career leadership programs. These, in turn, become part of special recruitment efforts at prominent…
The Global Access Pipeline (GAP) project is a consortium that provides a "pipeline" for the underrepresented to achieve leadership positions in international affairs across governmental, non-profit and private sectors in the United States. The GAP project links pre-collegiate programs for underrepresented and at-risk students with college- and graduate-level programs that are then tied to key mid-career leadership programs. These, in turn, become part of special recruitment efforts at prominent senior level institutions from which leadership cadres and policy advice are drawn.
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Annual Diversity Abroad Conference Committee Member
Diversity Abroad
Education
Member of the planning committee for the premier conference on diversity in international education in the United States. The Diversity Abroad Annual Conference constitutes the most comprehensive national forum on issues of access, diversity, and inclusion in international education. The conference will focus on developing effective partnerships to increase access and student success for diverse and underrepresented student populations in international programming. - See more at:…
Member of the planning committee for the premier conference on diversity in international education in the United States. The Diversity Abroad Annual Conference constitutes the most comprehensive national forum on issues of access, diversity, and inclusion in international education. The conference will focus on developing effective partnerships to increase access and student success for diverse and underrepresented student populations in international programming. - See more at: http://www.diversitynetwork.org/conference#sthash.l06Mh1Di.dpuf
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Mentor
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll)
- Present 3 years 9 months
Economic Empowerment
I am a mentor with EParaTodos where I support and mentor Spanish speaking entrepreneurs to launch small business initiatives that improve their quality of life and their community.
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Advisor
Treehouse Foundation
- Present 1 year
I serve on the Advisory Board for the Treehouse Foundation, working to guide the development team on strategic corporate partnership development.
Publications
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How to Build World Changing Partnerships
Women Leading Travel and Hospitality
At Global Glimpse, we’ve spent the last five years developing world-changing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies in the travel space that are deeply committed to aligning business and social good. Companies want to give back more than ever and there’s so much work that needs to be done. Therefore, I want to share some of the knowledge that we’ve developed along the way. I hope this will serve as a guide for nonprofit and corporate leaders to collaborate more effectively in the future.
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Nonprofit Leader Sends Students on Life Changing Journeys
CBS
KPIX 5 produced a feature on my work building Global Glimpse in the San Francisco Bay Area for the Jefferson Awards.
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Non Profit Profile: Eliza Pesuit, Executive Director, Global Glimpse
San Francisco Business Times
Honors & Awards
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Jefferson Award for Public Service
Jefferson Award Foundation
The Jefferson Awards Foundation is committed to tapping into the incredible capacity and spirit of Americans. Our Youth programs, Students In Action, LEAD360, and GlobeChangers, support, train and empower youth to be leaders and changemakers. Our vast network of Media Partners honors local unsung heroes who are the best of their communities. Our Champions and National Partners are engaging, activating and celebrating their millions constituents and employees. All together, we are building a…
The Jefferson Awards Foundation is committed to tapping into the incredible capacity and spirit of Americans. Our Youth programs, Students In Action, LEAD360, and GlobeChangers, support, train and empower youth to be leaders and changemakers. Our vast network of Media Partners honors local unsung heroes who are the best of their communities. Our Champions and National Partners are engaging, activating and celebrating their millions constituents and employees. All together, we are building a culture of service in the country.
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Edwin Gould Foundation Social Entreprenuer
Edwin Gould Foundation
Eliza's work has been honored by the Edwin Gould Foundation in New York for her social entrepreneurship. Edwin Gould supports a small group of entrepreneurs who have innovative solutions to some of today’s most pressing problems in education. Entrepreneurs receive office space with the foundation in New York for their organization for 3-5 years, acceleration and incubation support, and financial support for their social venture.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Full professional proficiency
Organizations
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Women Leading Travel and Hospitality
Member
- Present
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