NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Malik Harris, Program Assistant at the School of Management
I was born and raised in New Haven, living in the Morris Cove neighborhood all of my life. I am thankful to be a New Haven Promise Scholar and New Haven Works member.
Yale University’s New Haven Hiring Initiative (NHHI) supports New Haven economic growth by connecting qualified, New Haven residents to open positions at the University.
Get to know some of the individuals who found employment at Yale through NHHI programs.
NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Linda Torres
December 10, 2025
I grew up in the Annex and currently reside in Westville. I am a New Haven Promise Scholar. I went to UCONN and graduated in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in communications.
NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Maurice Little, Custodian at Pauli Murray College
November 24, 2025
My name is Maurice Little. I am a lifetime resident of New Haven. I grew up in Newhallville, and I’ve been doing custodial work for the last 45 years.
NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Kayla Rose Lugo, Sr. Administrative Assistant at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
October 30, 2025
I interned at Yale University in the summer of 2023 through New Haven Promise as an HR rotational intern.
September 26, 2025
I’m a New Haven resident, originally from Queens, New York, and I moved here in 2018…
NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Mohamed Kane, Transaction Review Sr. Process Assistant at Procurement
August 29, 2025
Only a couple of years before I was born, my parents moved to New Haven from Guinea in West Africa…
NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Michael Li, Sr. Administrative Assistant at the School of Management
July 7, 2025
My name is Michael Li. I currently reside in the downtown New Haven area. I am a big foodie so it’s very convenient to be able to walk around and try out the various cuisines in the area or new restaurants.
NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Ashley Alexander
May 29, 2025
Ashley Alexander, Employee Services Support Specialist for the Employee Services Center, Human Resources. Ashley was hired in 2024. We spoke with her to learn about her career journey and advice…
NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Lucas Sutherland
April 28, 2025
My name is Lucas Sutherland. While I was raised in Hartford, CT, I currently reside in New Haven. I enjoy hiking, listening to music, working out, going…
NHHI Manager Spotlight – Erica Penton
March 31, 2025
As a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in healthcare, I joined Yale Medicine as a Senior Clinical Practice Manager…
NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Jezabeth Perez Padilla
February 12, 2025
Hello, my name is Jezabeth Perez Padilla. I grew up and currently live in New Haven. I graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a…
NHHI Hiring Spotlight – Adasia Beard
January 17, 2025
Hi, I’m Adasia Beard, and I’m currently working as an administrative assistant at Yale University School of Management. I was born and mostly raised in…
NHHI Hiring Spotlight–Meilena Sanchez, Retrievals Processing at Sterling Memorial Library
December 18, 2024
Hi folks! My name is Meilena Sanchez (she/her). I’m originally from Middlebury, VT, and I made the move to New Haven in 2022. Before relocating, I…
NHHI Hiring Spotlight–Gina Benson
November 20, 2024
I have been a proud resident of New Haven for most of my life. My early education at an environmental magnet school (grades K-8) sparked a lifelong…
NHHI Hiring Spotlight–Anne Funcke
October 21, 2024
My name is Anne Funcke, and I work in the Office of Development at Yale University. I grew up…
NHHI Hiring Spotlight- Madison Grady Senior Administrative Assistant
September 27, 2024
Hello! My name is Madison Grady, and I work at the Schwarzman Center at Yale University. I live in the Westville neighborhood of New Haven. I recently…
NHHI Spotlight -Lisbeth Chamba, Accounting & Financial Aide Advisor
August 29, 2024
I’m Lisbeth Chamba, a New Haven Promise Scholar and a proud first-generation college graduate. I was born and raised in New Haven, CT….
Spotlight Candidate: Ebony Lewis, Clinical Receptionist 2, YTSS
July 24, 2024
I was born and raised in New Haven, CT. During my high school years, I lived in Ansonia, CT, but I currently reside in the Beaver Hill…