“Witnessing the growth of Jennifer Cruz has been a privilege as her mentee. Not only has Jennifer dared me to dream, but she has also provided me with a vast skillset of knowledge to understand the world of financial services. She has given me access to an extensive list of professionals who have opened opportunities that have made me a well-rounded business professional. Lastly, she has been a phenomenal friend and confidant that is always willing to lend an ear and share wisdom from her distinguished experiences. Jennifer Cruz has been an exemplary role model in her community both professionally and academically. Her relentless pursuit of excellence has developed her into a detail-oriented problem solver who can thrive in foreign and complex situations. Alongside her technical ability, what sets her apart from her peers is her unrivaled leadership and compassion which she uses to galvanize her peers and propel them to the best versions of themselves.”
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Experience
Education
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Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
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Activities and Societies: President of The Commercial Real Estate Group | Captain of Panthers on Wall Street | 1913 Society Presidential Ambassador | FirstGen Coca-Cola Scholar | WomenLead Signature Program | Head of Finance for ALPFA | GA FinTech Academy | The Eric J. Joiner Achievement Academy | Represented The FirstGen Coca-Cola Program at a Discussion with White House Representatives | Student Leadership & Diversity Breakfast Panelist (2x) |
Honor Graduate, Magna Cum Laude
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Activities and Societies: Rockdale Youth Leadership | BETA Club | Women on the Way to Success | DECA Awards: Office of Naval Research U.S. Navy Award | 1st Place Regional Science Fair (2x) | Regional Grand Champion (2x) | Ricoh Sustainable Award | Wesleyan Math & Science Award | Weizmann Institue of Science Award | GJSHS (2x) | ISWEEEP '17: Represented GA in Houston, TX at the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project Olympiad and placed 3rd on an international level.
Honor Graduate, Highest Honors Summa Cum Laude & AP S.T.E.M. Diploma
RMSST provides a dynamic and unique learning environment designed for high achieving students with an interest and aptitude in mathematics, science, and technology. -
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Selected out of a competitive pool of applicants to attend The Summer Venture in Management Program at Harvard Business School. This in-person one week management training program is a unique educational experience designed to help participants develop a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the many dimensions of the business world, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through business leadership.
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer
Books For Africa
- 1 month
Education
We collect, sort, ship, and distribute books to students of all ages in Africa. Our goal: to end the book famine in Africa. Books for Africa remains the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent. More than $2.5 million was raised last year to ship the books to the students of Africa.
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Volunteer
RICHARD ALLEN OUTREACH CENTER INC
- 1 year 7 months
Children
The Saturday School, or the Richard Allen Outreach Center (RAOC) Youth Academy, has served youth between the ages of 4 and 16 since 2012. The Youth Academy serves a diverse group of 25-30 children and youth, including African-American, Hispanic, and Ethiopian, who are underserved, underperforming academically, socially deprived of interactive experiences, and/or those who may be classified as at-risk.
Projects
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The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation 2023 Real Estate Challenge | Team Captain
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• The North Branch Framework’s goals are to enhance the corridor as an economic engine, employment hub, and multi-node transportation center, all the while highlighting the area's unique natural and built
environment.
• The Commercial Real Estate Group at Georgia State University has identified a great opportunity to take full advantage of this framework. Our proposed development, “Armonia”, will include an adaptive redevelopment of 1001 N North Branch, utilizing the area’s unique…• The North Branch Framework’s goals are to enhance the corridor as an economic engine, employment hub, and multi-node transportation center, all the while highlighting the area's unique natural and built
environment.
• The Commercial Real Estate Group at Georgia State University has identified a great opportunity to take full advantage of this framework. Our proposed development, “Armonia”, will include an adaptive redevelopment of 1001 N North Branch, utilizing the area’s unique preexisting environment and a complete overhaul of 934 N North Branch. Our desired endpoint is a development that will increase economic activity, and provide jobs across the employment spectrum while enacting measures to include various types of transportation.
• After thoroughly analyzing the surrounding area and other proposed projects, we have concluded that there is demand for office, retail, and life science/laboratory space. Our project will epitomize one of the area’s landmark mixed-use developments, bringing people together from all over Chicago, hence the name “Armonia” or “Harmony” in English.Other creators -
Accenture Innovation Challenge: Challenged Athletes Foundation
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• AIC is a multi-round virtual competition that combines hands-on consulting experience with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society. 150 students out of 690 applicants were selected to compete in this competition.
• At Accenture, we believe it is our responsibility to address some of today's most pressing societal needs with innovation and technology at the forefront.
• Selected as a participant & grouped into a team to represent the southern region alongside an Accenture…• AIC is a multi-round virtual competition that combines hands-on consulting experience with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society. 150 students out of 690 applicants were selected to compete in this competition.
• At Accenture, we believe it is our responsibility to address some of today's most pressing societal needs with innovation and technology at the forefront.
• Selected as a participant & grouped into a team to represent the southern region alongside an Accenture mentor who provided coaching throughout the process.
• Our Solution: Empowering Challenged Athletes Through VR Sports & Workouts.
• Introducing middle & high school students with permanent physical disabilities to the value of physical activity through a community-focused immersive virtual reality experience.
• Included various innovative topics such as the Metaverse, Virtual Reality, App Development, etc.Other creators -
Häagen-Dazs: Re-imagining the Ice Cream Experience
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Topic: How can Häagen-Dazs evolve from a quality ice cream company to a brand focused on consumer experiences?
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2022 National Diversity Case Competition (NDCC)
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• Selected as 1 of 4 students to represent the Georgia State J. Mack Robinson College of Business at The Kelley School of Business NDCC in January of 2022.
• NDCC is a premier event that brings together top-level, diverse talent from colleges and universities across the country. This event includes networking & a case competition.
• Addressed how to increase the adoption of robotics and automation for small and medium-sized businesses, particularly those that are…• Selected as 1 of 4 students to represent the Georgia State J. Mack Robinson College of Business at The Kelley School of Business NDCC in January of 2022.
• NDCC is a premier event that brings together top-level, diverse talent from colleges and universities across the country. This event includes networking & a case competition.
• Addressed how to increase the adoption of robotics and automation for small and medium-sized businesses, particularly those that are minority-owned.
• Placed as a “runner-up” for the Hudson room and scored in the top percentage in the entire national competition.Other creators -
Undergraduate Business School Leadership Conference (UBSLC)
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• Selected to be part of the Georgia State J. Mack Robinson College of Business team.
• UBSLC is a student-run international conference held annually at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, with students from around the world.
• Provides a forum for top undergraduate business students to meet with leading business executives, cultivate meaningful connections and unify under a common theme designed to help them become effective leaders and professionals
• Competed in a case…• Selected to be part of the Georgia State J. Mack Robinson College of Business team.
• UBSLC is a student-run international conference held annually at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, with students from around the world.
• Provides a forum for top undergraduate business students to meet with leading business executives, cultivate meaningful connections and unify under a common theme designed to help them become effective leaders and professionals
• Competed in a case competition on a team with students from different universities.
Honors & Awards
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John Cowart Scholarship
Georgia State University
This scholarship is in honor of Atlanta homebuilder and developer, John H. Cowart. John was the only member of his family to graduate from college after attending Georgia State University where he earned his BBA degree in real estate. While in school, he was elected Class President and also served as President of his Kappa Sigma fraternity. After graduation, John served in the US Army and was stationed at Ft Eustis, Va. After receiving his honorable discharge, John returned to Atlanta and began…
This scholarship is in honor of Atlanta homebuilder and developer, John H. Cowart. John was the only member of his family to graduate from college after attending Georgia State University where he earned his BBA degree in real estate. While in school, he was elected Class President and also served as President of his Kappa Sigma fraternity. After graduation, John served in the US Army and was stationed at Ft Eustis, Va. After receiving his honorable discharge, John returned to Atlanta and began his long and successful career in the real estate industry.
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Georgia FirstGen's Under 40 Trailblazer Award, Class of 2023
Georgia FirstGen
Nominated & elected as an honoree for Georgia FirstGen's Under 40 Class of 2023 on behalf of the Georgia First Generation Foundation Board of Directors
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Healthpeak Properties Scholarship Award & Program Fellow
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• Healthpeak Properties, Inc. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and S&P 500 company. Healthpeak owns and develops high-quality real estate in the three private-pay healthcare asset classes of Life Science, Medical Office, and CCRCs.
• This scholarship from Healthpeak Properties, Inc. has been awarded to a cohort of students for their outstanding achievements. This scholarship will provide students with financial support and the opportunity to engage with Healthpeak…• Healthpeak Properties, Inc. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and S&P 500 company. Healthpeak owns and develops high-quality real estate in the three private-pay healthcare asset classes of Life Science, Medical Office, and CCRCs.
• This scholarship from Healthpeak Properties, Inc. has been awarded to a cohort of students for their outstanding achievements. This scholarship will provide students with financial support and the opportunity to engage with Healthpeak Properties, Inc. professionals as they build a career in the sector. -
The 2022 Latina in Finance Scholarship Recipient
Latinos in Finance (LIF)
• Latinos in Finance (LIF) is the leading organization of Latinx professionals within the finance industry. LIF is composed of 2,000 members employed by the top firms in the industry, spanning various sectors including asset management, real estate, alternative investments, venture capital, private equity and more.
• The purpose of the LIF Scholarship is to provide outstanding students with access to opportunity for higher education. The future of our nation and its growing diversity is…• Latinos in Finance (LIF) is the leading organization of Latinx professionals within the finance industry. LIF is composed of 2,000 members employed by the top firms in the industry, spanning various sectors including asset management, real estate, alternative investments, venture capital, private equity and more.
• The purpose of the LIF Scholarship is to provide outstanding students with access to opportunity for higher education. The future of our nation and its growing diversity is dependent on preparing diverse leaders who will help create a better society. This aligns with our mission to strengthen underserved communities through education, connectivity, career advancement and community service.
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The Jenny Pruitt Excellence in Real Estate Endowment Award
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• Selected by the J. Mack Robinson College of Business Dean's Office Scholarship Committee to receive the Jenny Pruitt Excellence in Real Estate Endowment Award
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Women’s Network in Electronic Transactions Leadership Scholar
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• PayTech Women, formerly Wnet, empowers women in the payments industry to maximize their individual potential & position themselves for greater personal success.
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Intern of the Year: National Nominee & Finalist
Intern 2 Pros
• This award recognizes excellence in internship optimization & organizational impact from a stellar undergraduate intern in the 2021 calendar year.
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WomenLead Pioneer Founders & Leaders Scholarship
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• Awarded to a high-achieving WomenLead student majoring in Actuarial Science, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or Computer Information Systems.
• WomenLead is a professional Signature Experience that equips undergraduate female students with the skills, experience, and networking opportunities needed to get a seat at the table among business leaders. -
Truist Technology Scholarship
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• Truist is a banking company formed by the merger of SunTrust and BB&T banks to inspire and build better lives.
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First Generation Coca-Cola Scholarship
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• Four-year scholarship award to students who are the first in their families to attend college. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors.
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E. L. Abbie Abercrombie Scholarship
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• Awarded the E. L. Abbie Abercrombie Scholarship
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The Joiner Achievement Academy Scholarship
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• 3-year scholarship award & program that recognizes students in the Eric J. Joiner Achievement Academy for their continued effort towards their professional development and their outstanding academic achievements at Georgia State University.
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