Femi Alese
Rhode Island '13
Brown University
Technology & Innovation
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Brown University
As a political science major, Femi saw firsthand how people from varying backgrounds could work together toward a common interest or shared.
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Teach For America: Rhode Island
As a first-grade teacher at Achievement First Providence Mayoral Academy in Rhode Island, Femi learned the value of vision setting to achieve measurable results.
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Mitchell International, Analyst
After the corps, Femi was recruited into a business analyst role.
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Internet Brands
Femi runs a development team and is charged solving interesting and complex problems that directly impact some of Mitchell's largest clients.
Q & A
How did you find out about Teach For America and what led you to apply?
I found out about Teach For America through word-of-mouth. After speaking with alumni and other friends, who were considering applying, I became convinced value and perspective I could bring to the classroom as a male teacher of color.
How did you find your current job? Why were you attracted to it?
I was recruited as a business analyst by two TFA alums. After about a year as an analyst, I turned my sights on product management. Product management presented itself as the right role for someone looking to make a change and improve the lives of customers.
Do you use any skills and beliefs you developed in your work today?
One of the skills I learned that I still use every day is vision setting. As a product manager, you set a roadmap for your product and your clients. You determine the direction of the product and it is up to you to outline the steps to achieve that vision.