Theresa Fesinstine

Theresa Fesinstine

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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    Connecticut, United States

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    New York, New York, United States

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    New York, New York

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    New York

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    Greater New York City Area

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    New York, NY

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    New York, NY

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Education

  • MIT Sloan School of Management Graphic
  • Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma Sorority, American Marketing Association, American Advertising Federation, Service for Sight Foundation

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • All Tech Is Human Graphic

    AI Tech Mentor

    All Tech Is Human

    - Present 3 months

    Science and Technology

    All Tech Is Human has developed this free program in order to help build the Responsible Tech pipeline – by facilitating connections and career development among talented students, career changers, and practitioners.

    The mentorship program cohorts represent people from the range of fields related to Responsible Tech—policy, trust & safety, AI ethics, design etc.—from around the world.

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    Culture First Community Leader

    Culture Amp

    - Present 3 years 10 months

    Arts and Culture

    The Culture First Community is a group of people around the world united in the shared belief that a better world of work is possible. Focused on bringing integrated groups together from all walks to workshop improved cultural, environmental and spiritual experiences for our local and global community.

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    Executive Committee Member

    Dreamers & Doers®

    - Present 1 year 10 months

    Dreamers // Doers is a highly curated, female-focused, collaboration and co-mentorship community, consisting of an ever-growing powerful network of entrepreneurs, investors and advisors.

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    Job Preparation Coach/Volunteer

    Fedcap

    - 3 years 10 months

    Social Services

  • New York Cares Graphic

    Volunteer

    New York Cares

    - Present 15 years 1 month

    Volunteer for a variety of programs and initiatives through NY Cares Organization, including providing guidance for men and women transitioning back into the workforce through resume reviews and mock interviews, Art projects to support the creative endeavors of young children, and the beautification of public schools throughout the NYC area.

  • Project Advisor

    Nik's Kitchen

    - 5 months

    Social Services

    Nik's Kitchen is focused on providing life and vocational skills development for young adults with Autism. Through an immersive culinary experience, participants are encouraged to learn terminology, technique and skills that support a more independent lifestyle.

    Provided guidance and organized initial educational program outline. Partnered with non-profit sponsor to ensure goals and interests of students, parents and volunteers were effectively met.

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    Culinary Volunteer

    The James Beard Foundation

    - 8 months

    Education

    The James Beard Foundation is at the center of America's culinary community, dedicated to exploring the way food enriches our lives.

    A cookbook author and teacher, James Beard was a champion of American cuisine who helped educate and mentor generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts. Today the Beard Foundation continues in the same spirit by offering a variety of events and programs designed to educate, inspire, entertain, and foster a deeper understanding of our culinary…

    The James Beard Foundation is at the center of America's culinary community, dedicated to exploring the way food enriches our lives.

    A cookbook author and teacher, James Beard was a champion of American cuisine who helped educate and mentor generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts. Today the Beard Foundation continues in the same spirit by offering a variety of events and programs designed to educate, inspire, entertain, and foster a deeper understanding of our culinary culture. These programs include educational initiatives, food industry awards, an annual national food conference, Leadership Awards program, culinary scholarships, and publications. In addition to maintaining the historic James Beard House in New York City’s Greenwich Village as a “performance space” for visiting chefs, the Foundation has created a robust online community, and hosts conferences, tastings, lectures, workshops, and food-related art exhibits in New York City and around the country.

Honors & Awards

  • GlobeSt.com Real Estate Forum Woman of Influence - Mentorship

    GlobeSt.com Real Estate Forum

    Since 1983, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum has recognized a growing number of commercial real estate female professionals for their remarkable achievements. These individuals have personally impacted the market and have significantly driven the industry to new heights via their outstanding successes.

    For the mentor category, GlobeSt.com seeks individuals who have established a record of consistent outreach towards individuals in the commercial real estate field, including professionals and…

    Since 1983, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum has recognized a growing number of commercial real estate female professionals for their remarkable achievements. These individuals have personally impacted the market and have significantly driven the industry to new heights via their outstanding successes.

    For the mentor category, GlobeSt.com seeks individuals who have established a record of consistent outreach towards individuals in the commercial real estate field, including professionals and students, or who have contributed to the support or development of mentoring programs within their company or in the broader CRE community.

  • GlobeSt.com Real Estate Forum Woman of Influence 2021 with special recognition in Diversity

    GlobeSt.com Real Estate Forum

    Since 1983, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum has recognized a growing number of commercial real estate female professionals for their remarkable achievements. These individuals have personally impacted the market and have significantly driven the industry to new heights via their outstanding successes.

    For this special recognition, GlobeSt.com sought women (and men) who are leading diversity efforts at their company, whom excel in innovative, internal diversity practices, uniting its…

    Since 1983, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum has recognized a growing number of commercial real estate female professionals for their remarkable achievements. These individuals have personally impacted the market and have significantly driven the industry to new heights via their outstanding successes.

    For this special recognition, GlobeSt.com sought women (and men) who are leading diversity efforts at their company, whom excel in innovative, internal diversity practices, uniting its workforce toward mutual diversity goals, offering a wide range of beneficial programs and that have proven to relentlessly support gender equality and cultivate change.

  • ICE Leadership Award

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    Awarded the team Leadership award as designated by both fellow students and culinary educators.

  • News America Marketing Global Honors Award

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  • News Corp Global Honors Award

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Organizations

  • Norwalk Chamber of Commerce

    Member

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  • ATD NYC

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  • Culture First

    CT Lead / NYC Co-Lead

  • NYHRPS

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  • The Stability Network

    Member

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