Cara Silverman has worked at several big tech companies including MongoDB and Zocdoc, and joined Duolingo last year to lead their Executive Support organization.
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cara talks about growing your career as an executive assistant, managing a team of assistants, and tips for interviewing and being interviewed.
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I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.
– Mother Teresa
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ABOUT CARA
Starting as an Office Assistant doing basic administrative work to now leading and growing an EA team at Duolingo, Cara Silverman’s dedication and commitment to lifelong learning and both personal & professional growth has propelled her forward. Over the past 15+ years, Cara has taken a lesson from every experience, finding joy and purpose in passing them to others through mentoring, management and coaching.
Cara’s passion for fostering inclusive environments led her to actively engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Recognizing the power of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), she has played a pivotal role in nurturing a sense of belonging and community within the organizations she’s been a part of.
Since finding joy working in the tech space after exploring many industries, Cara has worked at several big tech companies including MongoDB and Zocdoc and joined Duolingo last year to lead their Executive Support organization. She lives in NJ with her fianceé Laura and cats and works in downtown Manhattan.
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