Justine Zawatski

Justine Zawatski has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Justine is currently the Director of Strategic Engagements at Jobs for the Future (JFF), where they plan and mobilizes projects and external engagements, including JFF's annual summit. In their previous role as Senior Manager of Strategic Engagements at JFF, they played a key role in managing strategic programs, partnerships, and sponsorships. Prior to their time at JFF, they worked as a Program Manager at Upwardly Global, leading the organization's DC, Maryland, and Virginia office and overseeing local projects and job seeker programs. Justine also held the position of Program Manager in the Community Engagement Network at SEEC, where they managed operations, events, and services. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Teacher at Easterseals DC MD VA and as an Intern at the State College Area School District. Justine brings a wealth of experience in program management, project coordination, and strategic engagement to their current role at JFF.

Justine Zawatski's education history is as follows:

In 2009, Justine Zawatski obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services from Penn State University.

From 2018 to 2020, Justine Zawatski pursued a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Penn State University.

During the same period, Justine Zawatski also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Public Budgeting and Financial Management from Penn State University.

In 2015, Justine Zawatski earned a Graduate Certificate in Applied Counseling, specifically Career Counseling for Youth in Transition, from the University of Maryland - The Graduate School.

In 2022, Justine Zawatski obtained a Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility (CCSR) from the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business.

In 2023, Justine Zawatski completed the Climate Change: Learning for Action program at Terra.do.

Furthermore, Justine Zawatski has additional certifications including Operational Excellence Foundations from LinkedIn, SPSS Statistics Essential Training from LinkedIn, Social and Behavioral Human Subjects Research (IRB) Course from CITI Program, Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Course from CITI Program, Marketing and Job Development from the Training Resource Network, and a National Certificate in Employment Services from Virginia Commonwealth University. The specific months and years of obtaining the last certification are not provided.