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Jessica Soto Smith
Jessica graduated in August 2011 with a degree in International Relations and a minor in Latin American studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she spent her senior year abroad with the STAIR exchange program in Hungary and Poland.
Following graduation, Jessica began volunteering at refugee resettlement locations abroad. She also worked in Bogota, Colombia, teaching English for six months. Upon her return, Jessica interned at the Organization of American States (OAS). Four years after graduation, Jessica moved to Chicago and began working at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies at Northwestern University. She initially worked with the Global Engagement team and the Global Engagement Studies Institutes. From 2016-2020 she got a post-bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and a Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University.
Since 2021, Jessica has worked as Assistant Director with Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA). She helps companies in the fields of advertising,marketing, and public relations connect with Northwestern student talent. Additionally, she manages the marketing and communication strategy for NCA.
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