Kimara Merceron Ed.m.

Kimara Merceron Ed.M. currently serves as the Senior Manager of Internship Recruitment at the College for Social Innovation, where responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment process for over 90 host organization sites, managing an AmeriCorps VISTA member, and providing individualized support to college students. Previous experience includes roles as Manager of Internship Recruitment and College Advisor at the College Advising Corps, where Kimara advised high school students on college admissions and facilitated workshops. Early career positions involved customer service at IKEA Group and a Development Intern role at the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, focusing on fundraising initiatives. Kimara holds a Master of Education in Positive Youth Development from Boston University and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in International Relations and Affairs from Suffolk University.