Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Let’s give them a warm welcome
Our YC&E team just got bigger! Our staff recently grew by a few new Program and Operations Assistants. Let’s welcome them and learn more about them below.
Program Assistants
Program Assistants are part of YC&E’s long-running internship program offering college students and recent graduates the chance to get real hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, assisting YC&E with all aspects of event management and logistical operations. Please welcome our new Program Assistants!
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Maddie CeciSchool: Central Connecticut State University, 2023 Major: Marketing Minor: Sociology Previous Job: Student Orientation Coordinator, Central Connecticut State University Favorite Quote: “When you’re feeling discouraged, remember diamonds are made under pressure” -Unknown |
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Kiara Burgos-SantiagoSchool: Central Connecticut State University, 2024 Major: Strategic Communications, Concentration of Public Relations Minor: Media Studies Previous Job: Marketing Intern, Degy Media Favorite Quote: “Learn from yesterday, live from today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.” -Albert Einstein |
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Emily GanonSchool: Central Connecticut State University, 2023 Major: Marketing Previous Job: Student Center Manager, Central Connecticut State University Favorite Quote: “Don’t try and lessen yourself for the world; let the world catch up to you” -Beyonce |
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Avery StoneSchool: Quinnipiac University, 2023 Major: Public Relations Minor: Sociology Previous Job: Full Time Baker, The Ice Cream Place Favorite Quote: “The only time I set the bar low is for limbo.” -Michael Scott |
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Natalia KingSchool: Southern Connecticut State University, 2023 Major: Business Management Minor: Event Management Previous Job: Academic Coach, Southern Connecticut State University Favorite Quote: “Fear does not stop death, it stops life.” -Unknown |
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Marvin MedinaSchool: Central Connecticut State University, 2023 Major: Marketing Minor: Management Information Systems Previous Job: Student Center Manager, Central Connecticut State University Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take -Wayne Gretzky”-Michael Scott |
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Jackson ChamberlainSchool: University of New Haven, 2023 Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management with a Concentration in Hotel and Resort Management Minor: History Previous Job: Sales Manager, Surf Mall & Charger Ambassador, University of New Haven Favorite Quote: “Do or do not, there is no try” -Master Yoda |
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Annie ByrneSchool: Southern Connecticut State University, 2022 Major: Event Management & Tourism Previous Job: Recreation and Leisure, Town Green District Favorite Quote: “I’m not superstitious but I am a little stitious” -Michael Scott |
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Aphrodite HallSchool: University of New Haven, 2024 Major: Clinical Psychology Previous Job: Commuter Assistant, University of New Haven Favorite Quote: “You will fully bloom after hardships” -Min Yoongi |
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Anna A.School: Northeastern University,2022 Major: Marketing Previous Job: Mechanical Licensing Collective Favorite Quote: “The most effective way to do it is to do it” -Amelia Earhart |
Operations Assistants
Our Summer Operations staff support a wide range of summer programs on Yale’s campus and assist YC&E with residential assignments, facility coordination, custodial services, meal services, and classroom assignments to name a few. Please welcome Asnath, Eve, and Cassandra to our Summer Operations team!
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Eve HeinSchool: University of New Haven, 2024 Major: Community Psychology- Research & Evaluation Previous Job: Research Assistant, University of New Haven Favorite Quote: “Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make makes you”- John C. Maxwell Eve is currently working with YC&E as a Hospitality Coordinator but will be joining us during the summer as an Operations Assistant! |
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Asnath Sethiel MoshaSchool: University of New Haven, 2022 Major: Engineering & Operations Management Previous Job: Hospitality & Operations Coordinator, Yale University Favorite Quote: For with God nothing shall be impossible Luke 1:37 |
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Cassie ButeSchool: Albertus Magnus College, 2023 Major: Art Therapy Minor: Criminal Justice Favorite Quote: “Find someone who grows flowers in the darkest parts of you.” -Zach Bryan |