We are a small team of talented young professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to working with you.
cynthia orizaba
Co-Founder & President
Cynthia is a graduate of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she is obtained a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Public Policy and Democratic Institutions and a minor in Business. Prior to joining the UIUC community, Cynthia transferred from New York University. She has previously interned with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Congressional Office of Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), and the Mexican Ministry of Economy’s Office of Trade and NAFTA.
Cynthia is passionate about addressing economic and political inequalities in Latinx communities across the United States. Her career interests lie in international affairs, politics, law, international trade, and development. An avid community servant, Cynthia spent her free time passing out lunches to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A fun fact about Cynthia: she has studied abroad in Santiago, Chile at the Universidad de los Andes.
spencer asch
Co-Founder & Senior Vice-President of Professional Development
Spencer is a graduate of New York University’s Stern School of Business, where he obtained a B.Sc. in Business and Political Economy with minors in Public Policy and Communications. Spencer has had internship experience working with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Investor Advocate, BlackRock’s Legal & Compliance Division, NYU’s Office of Marketing and Communications, and NYU Washington, D.C.’s Global Research Initiative.
Passionate about professional development and career opportunities, Spencer has devoted his time to expanding his knowledge of educational and career opportunities for students with diverse backgrounds.
A fun fact about Spencer: he’s studied in London, Shanghai, Washington, D.C., and Santiago, Chile.
