Florence DeKoven brings excellent communication skills and a high level of organization and responsibility to the position of Administrative Associate for Michael James Reid and Company. She has had the opportunity to develop and use her skills in her many leadership positions.    

As a Programs Host at English Language & International Programs through University Extension at University of California, Santa Cruz, Ms. DeKoven provided support and guidance for international students, was in charge of creating and implementing events for international students, and completed a wide range of administrative responsibilities.

While a student at University of California, Santa Cruz, Ms. DeKoven was a Residential Advisor where, she successfully incorporated the college’s theme of Social Justice and Community into daily residential life. During her undergraduate studies, she also served as an orientation leader, a writing tutor, and facilitated a diversity and leadership workshop.

Ms. DeKoven recently earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern and Spanish Literature and a Minor in Education from University of California, Santa Cruz.  She satisfied her graduation requirement with an extensive research-based paper entirely in Spanish.