In this episode of the Diversifi Speaker Series, our president Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs sits down with Medina Jett, CEO, and founder of Jett Speaks. After a career as a lawyer and later an executive in the financial services industry, Medina became an entrepreneur and grew her company ICSGroup until its eventual sale in 2020. Since the sale of her company, Medina now spends her time teaching People of Color and Women how they can succeed professionally and financially.

Jett Speaks Website: https://www.jettspeaks.com/

Upcoming Jett Speaks Webinars: https://www.jettspeaks.com/upcoming-events/

In this episode of the Diversifi Speaker Series, our president Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs sits down with James Augustin, Co-Founder Managing Director of CoronaUnity. Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, James has built a team of over 100 consultants to serve pro-bono consulting to non-profits impacted by the pandemic. Along with helping these non-profits continue to serve their communities, CoronaUnity is providing accessibility for students around the world and from any background to gain valuable real-world experience in consulting. Listen to this episode to hear more about the meaningful work James and his team are doing at CoronaUnity and how you can take part in their mission of social mobility.

CoronaUnity Website: https://www.coronaunity.org/

In this episode of the Diversifi Speaker Series, our president Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs sits down with Kristopher Alford, a senior at the Fordham University. Kristopher recently completed his summer internship at J.P. Morgan’s tech investment banking group. But most importantly, Kristopher is the co-founder of KnowTern, a non-profit aimed at providing the tools and resources necessary for financially disadvantaged students to succeed in remote learning. KnowTern is currently supplying students with laptops, wifi hotspots, and scholarships. In this episode, Kristopher will be sharing his journey to achieving his internship through the help of mentors and organizations such as SEO Career, along with the work he is doing at KnowTern.

To support KnowTern, visit their website at https://www.knowtern.com/

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In this episode of the Diversifi Speaker Series, our president Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs sits down with Devon Gethers, Co-Founder CEO of Early Admit. Devon has been accepted to Harvard via their 2+2 deferred MBA program and is now focused on helping undergraduate students, primarily underrepresented minority students, receive admission into top tier MBA schools via early deferment through Early Admit. Listen to this episode to get insight into how you can best prepare yourself to apply for the nation’s top business schools.

Applications for our diversity-focused finance fellowship are now open at www.diversifiventures.org/recruitment .

Application is open to underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in finance.

In this episode of the Diversifi Speaker Series, our president Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs sits down with Katelyn Moxley, a junior at Brigham Young University. Listen to this episode to get insight into showcasing your personality in diversity finance recruiting. Katelyn is an analyst at Brigham Capital, a student-run investment fund, along with being an academic advisor at BYU, and several volunteer initiatives.

Applications for our diversity-focused finance fellowship are now open at www.diversifiventures.org/recruitment .

Application is open to underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in finance.

Today's episode of the Diversifi speaker series is very special, we have our three directors of the Diversity Leaders in Finance Fellowship, Maria Victoria Molina, Carlos Alfonso, and Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs speaking about what they learned while recruiting as diversity candidates in the finance industry along with what they're going to do to help our future members on their path to the finance industry.

Our Interest meeting will be held today at 7 pm, the invitation link can be found here: https://multi.link/diversifiventures/

Applications for our diversity-focused finance fellowship are now open at www.diversifiventures.org/recruitment .

Application is open to underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in finance.

In this episode of the Diversifi Speaker Series, our president Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs sits down with Yasna Vismale, a rising junior at Columbia University. Listen to this episode to get insight on how you can maximize your college years to meet and learn from top professionals and executives. Yasna is the author of “Werk Your Net”, Forbes Under 30 Scholar, Columnist for the Columbia Daily Spectator, Equity Research Analyst at BLK Capital Management, and a Coca Cola Scholar.

Applications for our diversity-focused finance fellowship are now open at www.diversifiventures.org/recruitment .

Application is open to underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in finance.

In this episode of the Diversifi Speaker Series, our president Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs sits down with Arinze Uddoh, a rising junior at the Amherst College, with extensive experience in diversity and leadership experiences such as, MLT, Black Rocks Find Your Future Seminar, and many more, Arinze is also an incoming global investment research analyst at Goldman Sachs. But most importantly, Arinze is the co-founder of Udukoro Empowerment Organization, a non-profit aimed at providing academic and material support to economically challenged students living in southeast Nigeria. Through their community-based projects, they are currently supplying students with school fees/materials, academic tutoring, academic scholarships, and more for each school year. To support Udukoro, visit their website at Udukoro.org

Applications for our diversity-focused finance fellowship are now open at www.diversifiventures.org/recruitment .

Application is open to underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in finance.

In this episode of the Diversifi Speaker Series, our president Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs sits down with Malcolm Woodbury, a rising junior at the University of Maryland with extensive experience in diversity and leadership such as Prudential's Base Camp Program, Vanguard’s Sophomore Experiential program, JPM Advancing Black Leaders, and many more. In this episode, we talk all about Malcolm’s journey from community college to the University of Maryland, his leadership experiences, MLT, his 6 externships, and all the lessons he has learned along the way. If you are a student curious about using your college years to best propel your career and advance diversity and inclusion, you do not want to miss this episode.

Applications for our diversity-focused finance fellowship are now open at www.diversifiventures.org/recruitment.

Application is open to underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in finance.

In the first episode of the Diversifi Speaker Series, our president Sebastian Ortiz Isaacs sits down with Joycelyn Morris, Assistant Director of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity. In this episode, we talk all about Joycelyn’s journey from FAMU to Wall Street with the help of SEO Career and her eventual return to the SEO Career family, the importance and changes in diversity inclusion she has experienced throughout her career, along with guidance for any students looking to pursue a career in finance without existing connections.

Applications for our diversity-focused finance fellowship are now open at https://www.diversifiventures.org/recruitment. Application is open to underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in finance.