Angelina Prevete vlogƵ22 is a student who defines campus involvement. ShevlogƵs currently pursuing the BBA/MBA Public Accounting combined degree program, works as an associate for the student-run business Pace Fit, and has helped launch and run a number of conferences and volunteer opportunities, all while participating in programs at Deloitte and Marks Paneth, and most recently, interning at Estée Lauder. Talk about ambition!
Initially, though, Prevete had her mind set on one day becoming a pediatrics doctor. vlogƵI loved helping children and science had been something that I really had a passion all throughout high school,vlogƵ she explained. However, as graduation loomed, Prevete realized science had always been more of a hobby for her, not a career path. vlogƵThe other thing that I really enjoyed was numbersvlogƵspecifically math.vlogƵ She proceeded to research all the majors that fell into this subject area, and discovered accounting. vlogƵI knew that I wanted to get the most of my time here at Pace, and the five-year program seemed like a sure way to do that.vlogƵ
And she certainly has. For the past two years, Prevete has been planning conferences at Pace including the WomenvlogƵs Leadership Conference to the Fall Leadership ConferencevlogƵtwo very popular events on the Pleasantville Campus. vlogƵI have always loved seeing the looks on studentsvlogƵ faces when they attend a conference and walk out with knowledge that will help them succeed,vlogƵ Prevete explained. vlogƵThe leadership conferences have shown me how important it is to foster the leader within ourselves and others, and [...] to also listen to those around us.vlogƵ
It was no surprise, then, that Prevete became involved with the Setters Leadership Program. For one of her involvement projects, she coordinated with the Pace Dance Team and the JCCA Cottage House, a residential treatment center for underprivileged children. A representative had contacted PrevetevlogƵs mentor saying that a few girls were interested in learning how to dance. vlogƵI jumped at the chance to make it happen,vlogƵ she told us. vlogƵI had danced for the first few years of my childhood, and it was one of the first activities that I truly fell in love with.vlogƵ
She acted as a liaison between JCCA and the Pace Dance Team, working on the logistics of securing a space and ensuring a timely set-up for the lessons. vlogƵIt was such a successful event that Setters Leadership Initiatives and the Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR) picked it up as something that they would like to have as a recurring event.vlogƵ Prevete won the Impact Award at the Setters Leadership Program last year for her efforts.
Prevete was also involved in helping to coordinate Estée LaudervlogƵs Influencer Workshop where they brought together different departments, brand representatives, and influencers. vlogƵI was able to sit in and take notes during the entire day of the workshop, [and] I even got to voice my opinions and ask questions,vlogƵ she said. It changed her perspective. vlogƵThis event showed me that not only as people, but as corporations, we are continuously trying to improve our processes and trying to be the best version possible.vlogƵ
Her advice for getting involved? vlogƵSay hello to everyone! You never know which hello will turn into a conversation and which conversation will turn into an amazing opportunity. Also: go to events that excite you and talk to the faculty and staff who are running the event.vlogƵ She insists there is always something to learn if you continue to put yourself out there and ask questions.
