YAAA Career Connections

YAAA Social Justice Committee - Asian Community Statement

The Yale African American Affinity Social Justice Committee (YAAA Social Justice Committee) is devastated and outraged by the violence in Georgia that has senselessly taken eight lives, six of whom were Asian American women. As we continue to mourn with the families of these victims, we acknowledge the intersectionality of race, gender and class that continues to fuel anti-Asian violence in America today. We will continue to remember these victims as we collectively fight for change through our anger and grief.

Careers at Yale: Finance Recap

Yale HR Staffing and Career Development, Yale African American Affinity (YAAA) group, Yale Latino Networking Group (YLNG), and Future Leaders of Yale (FLY) partnered to present a panel of professionals representing experiences of people who hire, direct, and perform work related to Finance at Yale.

Employee Spotlight - Cynthia James

What is your current role at Yale University?

My current role is that of Co-Interim Ambulatory Practice Administrator until the new Associate Director starts. At that point, I will return to my role of Clinical Operations Manager, Yale Cancer Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital.

What are your main responsibilities?

Career Spotlight - Lakeisha Robinson

What is your current role at Yale University?

Technical Team Lead of the Software Engineering unit in Library IT.

What are your main responsibilities?

I have a dual responsibility: I manage a small team of Software Engineers and I also am a contributor to software development for our current and new applications.

What do you like most about your work?

Yale University New Haven Hiring Initiative Features YAAA

The month of February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring African American communities’ contributions and achievements. The Yale University New Haven Hiring Initiative spoke with Yale African American Affinity Group (YAAA) co-chairs Reese McLeod and Cherice McNeil about how YAAA celebrates the legacy of African Americans who shaped our history and their journey of belonging at Yale. Read more.