Nicole Rizzo
About Nicole Rizzo
Nicole Rizzo serves as the Partnerships Associates Team Lead at Mentor Collective, where she focuses on closing the opportunity gap in education through mentorship. She has an extensive educational background, including degrees in Marketing, Education, and Literacy Consulting from various institutions.
Work at Mentor Collective
Nicole Rizzo serves as the Partnerships Associates Team Lead at Mentor Collective, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on building and maintaining partnerships that support the organization's mission. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance mentorship opportunities in education. Rizzo is committed to closing the opportunity gap in education through mentorship, emphasizing the importance of community and empathy in her approach.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Rizzo has an extensive educational background in literacy consulting and education. She studied at Southern Connecticut State University, where she earned a Sixth-Year Diploma in Remedial Reading and Literacy Consulting from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, she attended Teachers College, Columbia University, completing an Institute on the Teaching of Reading and Writing from 2014 to 2016. Rizzo also holds a Master of Science in Education from the University of New Haven, achieved from 2012 to 2013, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Connecticut School of Business, completed from 2006 to 2010.
Background
Nicole Rizzo has a diverse professional background that includes experience in marketing and account management. She worked as an Integrated Marketing Intern at Viacom in 2010 for four months, where she gained insights into marketing strategies. Rizzo then served as a Travel & Financial Account Manager at Hearst Magazines from 2011 to 2012. Her varied experiences have contributed to her understanding of educational marketing and partnership development.
Commitment to Education
Nicole Rizzo is dedicated to empowering educators and students to reach their fullest potential. She actively develops her understanding of best practices in culturally responsive education. Rizzo believes in the power of empathy and community in education, which informs her approach to mentorship and collaboration. Her commitment to closing the opportunity gap in education drives her professional endeavors.