Cecilia Choi

Cecilia Choi's work experience begins with their current role as the Vice President of Operations at Kanarys™, a company specializing in data-driven Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) solutions. In this position, they work with industry-leading organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofits to incorporate DEIB best practices, provide leadership and employee training, and measure and report the impact of their initiatives.

Prior to their role at Kanarys™, Cecilia held various positions at Papaya Global, starting as a Customer Success Manager in January 2019 and eventually becoming the Head of Operations, Americas. Their responsibilities included leading the customer success team, managing customer relationships, and overseeing operations across the Americas region.

Before Papaya Global, Cecilia worked as a Project Manager at the Mount Sinai Health System from July 2017 to December 2018, where they likely managed and oversaw projects within the organization.

In 2016, Cecilia served as a Program Consultant at Keep a Child Alive, where they likely provided consulting services related to program development.

From 2011 to 2016, Cecilia worked at the Population Council in various roles, including Project Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and Research and Administrative Assistant. These positions likely involved coordinating projects, providing administrative support, and conducting research related to poverty, gender, youth, and reproductive health.

During their time at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in 2015, Cecilia worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and a Graduate Teaching Assistant, likely assisting with research projects and teaching classes related to public health.

Additionally, Cecilia gained experience in family planning at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital Center for Community Health & Education (CCHE) in 2015, where they completed a Family Planning Practicum.

Finally, Cecilia's earliest work experience includes serving as a Social Media Coordinator at I AM THAT GIRL from May 2010 to September 2014, where they likely managed social media content and engagement for the organization.

Cecilia Choi has a diverse education history. Cecilia completed their Masters of Public Health degree at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health from 2014 to 2016, specializing in Population and Family Health. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Global and International Studies from UC Santa Barbara between 2007 and 2011. In 2009, they also attended Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen for a year, focusing on International Relations and Affairs. Additionally, Cecilia Choi holds a certification in the Minimum Initial Services Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations, which they obtained from The Women's Refugee Commission in March 2015.