YAAA Career Connections

Career Spotlight - Shana Jackson

What is your current role at Yale University?

My title is Office Asst. III. – My role at the Lillian Goldman Law Library is multifaceted, and consists of assisting the Assoc. Director, librarians, staff, and students, and helping to ensure the law library runs smoothly.

What are your main responsibilities?

Women United Mayo School Supply Drive Recap

Thanks to everyone who helped young learners and their families by participating in the Women United Mayo School Supply Drive! Because of your support:

250 Mayo School students received remote learning supply kits who otherwise would not
Teachers distributed the supplies to students and families the week of Thanksgiving
40 notes of encouragement were shared with teachers and staff

Men’s Health Initiative

Stop by and support local barbershops and beauty salons through this community response giveaway offered by the Yale Men’s Health Initiative from November 2020 – January 2021. Come in for a cut or style, leave with a COVID safety kit! Download Flyer.

Career Spotlight - Sofia Lackiram

What is your current role at Yale University?

My current role is Assistant Director of the Afro-American Cultural Center affectionately known as “The House”. I’ve been at Yale since September 23, 2019.

What are your main responsibilities?

Yale University’s New Haven Hiring Initiative

Yale University’s New Haven Hiring Initiative (NHHI) supports New Haven’s economic growth by connecting qualified, New Haven residents to open positions at the University.

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