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Melissa Benavidez

College Transition Specialist at State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Melissa Benavidez has extensive experience in education and program management, with a background in anthropology. Melissa has worked in various roles such as College Transition Specialist, Development and Program Manager, Bilingual Financial Aid Adviser, and Manager. Melissa's expertise includes organizing programs for Spanish-speaking communities, managing staff, financial matters, and translating legal documents. Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from William & Mary.

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Timeline

  • College Transition Specialist

    February, 2022 - present

  • GEAR UP North Central Regional Manager

    December, 2017