We all have something to give.
We all have something to learn.Hi, I’m Elizabeth. I’m a native New Yorker who is passionate about making a better tomorrow by working together in service today.
My Story
As a young professional with big dreams, I quickly discovered how difficult it was to balance working full time with making the impact I wanted to have in my community. I had just graduated from Columbia University, and was working in finance when I decided to create a path that would allow me to align my professional ambitions with my personal ones. I gained experience across private, government and nonprofit organizations. I supported New York City’s community engagement efforts and response to various emergencies during my time with NYC Emergency Management. I also had an opportunity to support Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, and as a New Yorker with Puerto Rican roots this has been especially meaningful to me. I led advocacy at the United Way of NYC to drive equity and policy change for low income New Yorkers. I am passionate about education equity and I have also had the opportunity to work with a team to launch an elementary school in my local neighborhood in the Bronx.
I hope you join me in this journey; Whether it’s finding the right volunteer opportunity, the right partner organization, or determining the most effective way to make an impact on a specific social issue, let’s tackle it together. I will be sharing my professional and personal experiences with you along the way.
Features & Updates
Daily Dose of Slay Podcast
In this episode I chat with Elizabeth Angeles about how to prepare for hurricane Florence and how to help those that have been impacted. We also talk about her work in Puerto Rico and learn what we can do to make a difference.
New York Support for Puerto Rico, Fox 5
Atlantic Hurricane Season, Telemundo
NYC Hurricane Service Center, Univision
Testimonials
A colleague of mine first put me in touch with Elizabeth in order to design a thematic unit related to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria for my 9th-grade Spanish class. I was interested in creating a unit that would connect my students to real-world issues outside of the language classroom, fostering meaningful language skills and encouraging students’ sense of empathy and activism. Elizabeth surpassed my expectations as a co-collaborator and educator. Elizabeth not only facilitated contact with schools and professionals in Puerto Rico but proved an effective educator, as well. She developed age-appropriate bi-lingual materials for the workshop she taught at Fieldston and her presentations were compelling and informative. I highly recommend Elizabeth as an important educational resource for any school system at any level.
Elizabeth served as keynote speaker for Dalton’s Middle School Service Day. I was looking for someone who could connect current events with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Elizabeth did an exceptional job with this task. She imparted her knowledge and experiences in a straightforward way, focusing on resources for young people to make an impact. Elizabeth was easy to work with and did a phenomenal job creating and tailoring her presentation for the middle school audience. Elizabeth is a skilled public speaker and effective presenter. I would highly recommend Elizabeth as a for any educator looking to incorporate service learning in their curriculum.