James Le
Regional Manager
Project Access
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
First I went to college to figure out what I liked.
Then I joined Alpha Phi Omega- a co-ed fraternity focused on community service.
I logged several hours of community service and came across an organization I liked.
When I graduated, the organization I volunteered for was hiring and I applied and got the job.
I have stayed committed with the organization and worked my way up to a managerial role.
I continue to find ways to challenge myself and grow for the next big step in my life.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Bachelor
University of California-Irvine
University of California-Irvine
Career
Regional Manager
Oversight of programs and services for low-income families, children and seniors.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Non-Profit Organizations
Education
Helping People
Day to Day
A great day would consist of following up with my staff (via phone, e-mail, and webcam), making sure I provide them the tools and resources to be successful at their resource centers. I also oversee our organization's social media platforms, so time is set aside to schedule posts and take our storytelling online. The rest of the time would be peppered in with various projects: meetings with potential partners, designing new programs, and finding additional ways to serve our residents.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Volunteerism is how I fell into the career I am in love with today. Volunteering exposes you to a world outside of what you might be studying in college so I highly recommend giving it a chance since you never know what you'll stumble upon. The upside is that volunteering is a win / win for all parties- you get more worldly experience and you're helping others at the same time.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Friends:
"Working at a non-profit, you barely make any money. Being in the medical or law field is where you'll be most happy."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
First-Generation Immigrant
First-Generation College Student
