Eliana Riley, M.Ed, M.M.
About Eliana Riley, M.Ed, M.M.
Eliana Riley, M.Ed, M.M., serves as the College Program Manager for Changemakers at AI4ALL, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in career counseling and higher education, she has delivered over 100 presentations and supervised diverse teams in various academic settings.
Work at AI4ALL
Eliana Riley has been serving as the College Program Manager for Changemakers at AI4ALL since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing programs that empower students to engage with artificial intelligence and social impact. Her responsibilities include overseeing program operations and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Eliana Riley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Voice Performance from Michigan State University, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She also earned a Master's in Higher Education with a focus on College Student Affairs Leadership from Grand Valley State University between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Master's in Voice Performance/Pedagogy from Oakland University from 2008 to 2010.
Professional Background
Eliana Riley has extensive experience in higher education and career services. She has worked in various roles, including Career Counselor and Career Readiness Program Coordinator at Roosevelt University, and Assistant Director at the Engineering Career Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her career spans multiple institutions, including Grand Valley State University, Lawrence Technological University, and Michigan State University.
Achievements in Career Development
Eliana has delivered over 100 presentations on career development, social justice, and success across diverse settings, including classrooms and conferences. She has supervised a diverse team of up to 60 career ambassadors and has extensive experience in teaching job search strategies and career planning in university environments.
Language Proficiency and Skills
Eliana Riley is conversational in both Spanish and German. She is proficient in various career assessment tools, including Strong, MBTI, and Strengths Quest, which she uses for self-reflection and career exploration. Additionally, she is experienced with numerous software and platforms, such as Handshake, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office Suite.