Marion Diaz
About Marion Diaz
Marion Diaz serves as the Workforce Development Manager (Southeast) at First Step Staffing in Atlanta, Georgia, where she focuses on enhancing training and employment opportunities. With a background in education and psychology, she has held various roles in workforce development and education, emphasizing holistic client engagement and strategic partnerships.
Work at First Step Staffing
Marion Diaz serves as the Workforce Development Manager for the Southeast region at First Step Staffing. She has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid capacity from Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, she is responsible for managing workforce development initiatives, focusing on connecting clients with community resources, training opportunities, and employer referral pipelines. Her work aims to promote economic and workforce mobility in the region.
Education and Expertise
Marion Diaz studied at The University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from 2014 to 2018. Prior to her university education, she attended San Marino High School from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background in psychology informs her approach to workforce development, particularly in understanding client needs and challenges.
Background
Before joining First Step Staffing, Marion Diaz gained extensive experience in education and workforce development. She worked as a Learning Specialist at KIPP Soul Academy from 2022 to 2023 and served as a Teacher at Clayton County Public Schools from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she held the position of Special Education Department Chair at Clayton County Public Schools from 2020 to 2022. Her earlier experience includes being a Corps Member with Teach For America from 2018 to 2021.
Achievements
In her previous roles, Marion Diaz developed strategic partnerships to enhance training and employment opportunities across various markets, including Atlanta, Dallas, and Orlando. She actively engages clients to identify their strengths and challenges, aiming to improve their access to training resources and employment leads. Her focus on holistic client engagement is a key aspect of her work in workforce development.