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Gorge Santana

@gorgesantana

Dedicated college access and career services professional driving student success.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can expand student access to college and career pathways, lead program development, and foster professional growth in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

I am a college access and career services professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from CUNY Lehman College and hands-on experience supporting historically underserved students. I specialize in coaching students through college applications, financial aid processes, and career-readiness preparation.

In my current role as Director of College Access, I supervise program staff, design curricula such as a Transition to College program, and manage student progress using Salesforce. I coordinate college visits, admission workshops, and professional development opportunities that enhance student outcomes.

Previously, as a Career Services Advisor & Internship Coordinator and a College & Career Specialist, I delivered workshops, provided one-on-one counseling, coordinated employer outreach, and supported foster youth with documentation, living-skills training, and alternative pathways to postsecondary success.

I am bilingual in English and Spanish, proficient in Microsoft Office, and experienced in data entry, case planning, crisis support, and collaboration. I am committed to creating equitable pathways to education and workforce opportunities for all students.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Director of College Access

Harlem Educational Activities Fund

May 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Manage college access programming, supervising staff and coaching seniors through applications, financial aid, and matriculation decisions while developing a Transition to College curriculum and coordinating college visits and workshops.

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Career Services Advisor

Monroe College

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Designed and delivered career workshops, advised students on resumes and job search strategies, coordinated employer outreach and career events, and maintained student engagement records and reports.

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College & Career Specialist

Abbott House Foster Care

May 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Advised a caseload of ~50 foster youth on education and career planning, facilitated access to vital documents and financial aid, and ran workshops on life skills, college exploration, and alternative career pathways.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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CUNY Lehman College

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, focusing on foundations of psychological theory and practice with preparation for roles in education and social work.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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