Jules Ho
Andrew Nikou Foundation
Los Angeles, CA USA
"The last thing you want to think is that you are the person who knows the most in the room, because then you risk not seeking anything new to learn from the others who are in the room with you."
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Jules's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Business, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Spanish
University of Edinburgh
Graduate Degree
International Relations & Diplomacy
SOAS University of London
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Executive Director:
Bachelor's Degree: Spanish
Graduate Degree: International Relations & Diplomacy
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
While my parents are from Hong Kong, I was sent away to a boarding school in the U.K.
2.
Growing up at a boarding school away from family meant that I had to take it upon myself to explore the world and navigate my own path.
3.
I studied Spanish in college yet my first job after graduation was an investment banking analyst for J.P. Morgan—they hired me because they liked my character and were willing to train me for the job.
4.
I went back to school and earned my master’s degree in international relations and diplomacy because I wanted to join the United Nations and help solve the world’s major problems.
5.
Joining the United Nations didn’t work out but I was determined to be in that space—I found a role in humanitarian relief as a communications, fundraising and events manager for Action Against Hunger.
6.
After a few years, I transitioned into marketing and sales, which took me to the United States.
7.
I eventually made my way back into social change and philanthropy, and worked in positions like interim head of alliances for XPRIZE and engagement manager for Saint Partners Philanthropy Services.
8.
I currently work as the executive director of the Andrew Nikou Foundation, where I work to align the foundation as a resource for those driving solutions for the community’s needs.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I'm never going to be as good, smart, or successful as that person.
How I responded:
Growing up, I would feel immense anxiety around people I saw as brilliant or successful. I admired them and thought to myself that I'd never get to that point. In order to try and quiet that anxiety, I'd ask permission to shadow and learn from the people I felt anxiety from. By being around these people and engaging with them, that anxiety slowly quiets down and you're able to open yourself up more to listen and learn rather than become overwhelmed with intimidation.