Melissa Castro on her role as Chief of Staff and commitment to DEI
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What does a Chief of Staff do and why could that be an interesting career opportunity for you?   In this episode, Melissa Castro, Babson MBA 2019 alum, Chief of Staff at Graffito SP, a Boston-based retail real estate advisory and investment firm, unveils the mystery of this often-overlooked business role. She shares with us how she found her true professional passion and turned her career into a more community-focused environment.  Her perspective as a woman of color on DEI topics and learnings on how to forge a career in corporate America are truly insightful and valuable for current students and alumni.   This episode is hosted by Susanne Schneider-Kivelitz, Associate Director at the Graduate Center for Career Development. Resources:   National Black MBA Association  Prospanica  Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)  Seizing Every Opportunity (SEO)  Jopwell  HACE Hispanic Alliance for Career Advancement  ALPFA Association of Latino Professionals For America  List of Black Professional Associations & Organizations - JobStars USA  Jobs for Black Leaders (jobsforhumanity.com)  African American Job Boards - Black Job Boards - Diversity Jobs  Indigenous Job Boards - Diversity Jobs - Diversity Jobs  Latinx & Hispanic Job Boards - Diversity Jobs - Diversity Jobs  The Conferences for Women    Women Lead Festival  Women in Tech SEO 
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