“I worked with Marina for the Inclusion&Innovation committee. I managed the Recruiting subcommittee as an officer while she was on my team. I really enjoyed to work with her. She is a very organized, and intelligent person. Her dedication for inclusion and diversity was also impressive.”
Marina Gavito, MBA, PMP
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
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500+ connections
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
6K followers
500+ connections
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Some bittersweet news LI network; 8/7/24 will be my last day at greater:SATX. Most don't know, but I have been attending school part-time since…
Some bittersweet news LI network; 8/7/24 will be my last day at greater:SATX. Most don't know, but I have been attending school part-time since…
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Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta Sorority Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity
Licenses & Certifications
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ITIL - Information Technology Infrastructure Library
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Volunteer Experience
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Vice Chair Board Of Directors
VIA Metropolitan Transit
- 3 years 10 months
Economic Empowerment
Focused on improving San Antonio’s current public transportation experience and planning for transportation needs in our near future.
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Member Of The Board Of Advisors
UTSA College of Engineering
- 4 years 1 month
Education
The COE Advisory Council provides support and guidance to support the the college’s vision to be an internationally recognized, premier research-intensive engineering college serving as an economic driver and workforce developer for the region, the state, the nation, and the global environment.
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Vice Chair Board Of Directors
Bexar County Economic & Community Development
- 4 years 8 months
Children
The Bexar County Child Welfare Board serves to know the needs of abused and neglected children in Bexar County
In my capacity as Vice Chair of the BCCWB- I helped our org accept online donations so we can activate around needs in our community quickly and I also served on the Brighter Journeys pilot program which aims to reduce recidivism in child abuse in our County. -
Chairwoman
MOVE Texas
- 2 years
Civil Rights and Social Action
MOVE (Mobilize.Organize.Vote.Empower) Texas is a grassroots, nonpartisan organization that focuses on registering voters in youth and largely underrepresented communities. Not only does MOVE register voters but it also has a strong get-out-the vote effort.
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Board Of Directors
Ella Austin Community Center
- 2 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
The Ella Austin Community Center is a multi-social service agency proving services from early childhood to senior services.
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Founding Board Member
New Leaders Council
- 2 years 1 month
Politics
Currently an Advisory Board Member
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Big Sister
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Children
Big Sister for Ed White Middle School/Roosevelt High School
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Volunteer
Rackspace, the #1 managed cloud company
Education
Girls Inc Science Festival- teaching young girls about technology
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Volunteer
Rackspace, the #1 managed cloud company
Social Services
Thanksgiving Food drive- the largest in San Antonio.
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Rackspace, the #1 managed cloud company
Education
Partnering Rackspace and PREP (Pre-Freshman Engineering Program) to enhance PREP Year 4 curriculum
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Volunteer
Rackspace, the #1 managed cloud company
Education
Core4STEM San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latina Day 2013
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Co-Chair
VIA Metropolitan Transit
- Present 4 years 3 months
Science and Technology
Co-chair Innovative Services Committee for VIA
This committee is comprised of VIA Board members and Community leaders that focus on new innovative technologies in the public transportation space.
Publications
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LSA Trains Leaders for a City on the Rise
Rivard Report
See publicationLeadership San Antonio Program
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How Rideshare Can Keep San Antonio on the Rise
Rivard Report
See publicationBringing rideshare services like Uber/Lyft into San Antonio
Projects
Honors & Awards
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National Top 100 Influential Young Executives in Business
San Antonio Business Journal
National recognition
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San Antonio Business Journal 40 under 40
San Antonio Business Journal
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San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce- Business Awards- Family of the Year
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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San Antonio Business Journal Tech Titan
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Tech Bloc named Tech Titan award for 2016
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San Antonio Women of Business Innovator's Award
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Organizations
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Ella Austin Community Center
Board of Directors
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Keynote for PREP (Pre-Freshman Engineering Program) Graduation
Keynote Speaker
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New Leaders Council- San Antonio Chapter
Board of Directors
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St. Mary's University Alumni Association
Board of Directors
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Leadership San Antonio - LSA
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- PresentSelected out of 150 candidates to be part of the Leadership San Antonio Class #40 http://leadershipsa.org/
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Rackspace POWER- Professional Organzation for Women Empowered at Rackspace
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- PresentHelped organize POWER- Professional Organization for Women Empowered at Rackspace Assisted with Mentor Circle program Lead Mentor Circles at a Mentor and Mentor Circle Coordinator
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DeVry
Graduate level Adjuct Professor
-Graduate-level Adjunct Professor for Project Management course
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Army Medical Department Board of Directors (AMEDD)
Board member
Assist with online orders for the museum foundation
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RackGivesBack
Steering Committee Member
Elected position to advise/lead Rackspace RackGivesBack (volunteering arm of our company)
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