Lila Bartolomeo

Lila Bartolomeo has a diverse work experience that includes roles such as a Documentary Education Intern at Virginia Tech, where they received training in oral history methods and digital humanities. Lila also worked as a Recruiter for Linking Lives, presenting their study abroad program and providing information to potential consumers. Lila served as the Vice President of Women's Ice Hockey at Virginia Tech, supporting the team and coordinating their training plan. Lila co-founded Let's Build a Rink, where they developed strategies, engaged donors, and fostered relationships with stakeholders. Lila also worked as a Research Lead for the U.S. Department of State, conducting research on the Myanmar civil war and public policy. Lila has experience as a National Writer for Their Campus Media, producing engaging content for college women. Lila interned as a Product and Development Intern for Linking Lives Rwanda and as a Features Writer for Valnet, where they developed articles and optimized their performance through SEO writing. Lila also served as the Fundraising Chair for Women's Ice Hockey at Virginia Tech, organizing events and coordinating with vendors. Lila's earliest work experience was as a Producer for LBB Productions, where they produced and edited video-journalism pieces and utilized social media for audience engagement.

Lila Bartolomeo is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Virginia Tech, with an expected completion date of 2024. As part of their education, they are also specializing in International Business. In 2023, they participated in the Linking Lives Study Abroad Program. Lila has obtained additional certifications including the Fostering Innovation LinkedIn Learning Certificate from LinkedIn in 2021 and the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification from Asbury Park Beach Patrol in 2020.