Kinga Szilagyi, M.Ed
About Kinga Szilagyi, M.Ed
Kinga Szilagyi, M.Ed, serves as the Upward Bound Program Activities Coordinator at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, where she focuses on supporting low-income and first-generation youth in their educational and career pursuits.
Work at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Kinga Szilagyi serves as the Upward Bound Program Activities Coordinator at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the college's mission of supporting low-income and first-generation community youth in achieving college and career success. In her role, she organizes activities and programs that enhance educational opportunities for participants.
Education and Expertise
Kinga Szilagyi holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Adolescent Education with a focus on History from St. John's University, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College in 2013. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in career counseling and program coordination.
Background in Career Counseling
Kinga Szilagyi has significant experience in career counseling, having worked in various roles that support students and professionals. She served as a Career Counselor at Urban Upbound from 2014 to 2015 and at Purchase College, SUNY for a brief period in 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Career Advisor at Baruch College from 2013 to 2014, where she provided guidance to students navigating their career paths.
International Experience and Cultural Programs
Kinga Szilagyi has a diverse international background, having worked as an American Cultural Lecturer at Huazhong Agricultural University and Hunan Normal University in China in 2019. She also served as a Business English Coach at Carrot Global Inc. in South Korea from 2017 to 2018. Her experience in cross-cultural communication enhances her ability to assist teams in integrating diverse cultural perspectives.
Involvement with Nemetti Consultancy
Kinga Szilagyi is one of the founding members of Nemetti Consultancy, where she currently holds the position of Head of Cultural Programs since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing programs that promote cross-cultural communication and understanding. She is actively involved in hiring experts in this field to further enhance the consultancy's offerings.