Career Preparation

Sooah is building and leading the Office of Career & Professional Development as the Associate Director. Sooah obtained her M.A. in International Education from NYU Steinhardt and has a background rooted in education, advocacy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion work. She has worked with populations such as immigrants and refugees, English language learners and international students, students of color and other identity-based groups, and in a variety of contexts including nonprofit organizations focused on immigration services and policy, New York City public schools, and higher education institutions where she has gained valuable experience in student development, learning design, community engagement, and program implementation.

Most recently, Sooah worked at NYU’s Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP) where she provided support to marginalized groups on campus and created innovative trainings and programs to engage NYU students, staff, and faculty around topics related to diversity and social justice. Sooah gets energized about building community, guiding community members through their own learning processes, and reframing and reimagining ways of thinking and doing. Sooah looks forward to working with Silver students, exploring possibilities and providing resources to be the most equipped and career-ready social workers in the profession.

Grace (she/her) is the Administrative Aide for the Office of Career & Professional Development as well as the Office of Inclusive Engagement & Student Life. Grace also serves as support staff for Courtney O’Mealley, Associate Dean of Student Affairs. In her role as the Administrative Aide for the Office of Career & Professional Development, Grace serves as the front-facing liaison to students, faculty, alumni, and other community partners. Grace supports the career coaching appointment scheduling process, maintains event pages and web portals, performs event logistics, and will be your go-to for all general inquiries related to co-curricular and student life activities. Prior to her role at NYU Silver, Grace served as a temporary Program Coordinator for the Office of Professional Development at NYU Dentistry. Grace is also a graduate student in NYU Steinhardt’s Sociology of Education program!

Grace speaks four languages (French, Spanish, Italian, and English!), plays guitar, and enjoys any and all creative outlets.