Mariela Nuza Cohen

Mariela Nuza Cohen has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations. Mariela started their career as a Legal Assistant/Interpreter at the Law Office of Bender & Gritz in June 2004, where they worked until August 2005.

In February 2006, Mariela joined the Institute of the Americas as an Intern/Program Coordinator. In this role, they were responsible for maintaining a database of workshop applicants, faculty, and guest speakers. Mariela also provided Spanish translation services for agendas, correspondence, and marketing material. Their tenure with the Institute ended in September 2006.

From July 2007 to February 2010, Mariela worked as a Bilingual Community Relations Specialist at Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County. Mariela conducted and facilitated monthly orientation training sessions for volunteers and developed partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community organizations. Additionally, they coordinated volunteers for special events and fundraisers, as well as organized outreach events with universities, businesses, and professional organizations.

In March 2010, Mariela transitioned to the role of Bilingual Recruitment & Enrollment Specialist at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Here, they interviewed potential volunteers and children across various socio-economic backgrounds and provided comprehensive assessments and support recommendations for volunteers and families. Mariela also maintained accurate file records and utilized technology for data reporting and analysis. Mariela held this position until March 2012.

After that, they became the Senior Program Manager for Enrollment & Volunteer Initiatives at Big Brothers Big Sisters. In this capacity, they oversaw the enrollment activities for volunteers, children, and families. Mariela designed and implemented a volunteer/intern program to support the enrollment and match support processes, ensuring compliance with local, national, and insurance guidelines. Their responsibilities also included child safety, ensuring positive impacts for youth, facilitating constructive relationships between children and volunteers, and fostering a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS among volunteers.

In 2011, Mariela joined Amigos de las Americas as a Paperwork Coordinator, a role for which no specific start and end dates were provided. Finally, they worked as a Bilingual Legal Assistant at the Law Office of Spencer Busby from February 2006 to July 2007.

Overall, Mariela Nuza Cohen has a track record of working in roles that require strong communication skills, bilingual proficiency, program management, and community engagement.

Mariela Nuza Cohen has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Business from San Diego State University. In 2005, they attended Universitat de Barcelona for a brief period, but the degree and field of study are not specified. Similarly, in 2004, they studied at Universidad de Valparaíso, but the degree and field of study are unknown. In 2002, they briefly studied at ITESO-Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, but the degree and field of study are not provided.

In terms of certifications, Mariela Nuza Cohen obtained the following: BBBSA: Certified Program Manager from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in June 2023, BBBSA: Youth Protection Summit 2023 from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in April 2023, Program Manager Certification from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in January 2023, EXIGE Business Spanish Certification in May 2006, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Responder Certification from Mental Health First Aid USA in November 2020. The institution for the EXIGE Business Spanish Certification is not mentioned.