Kaya Binetti

Experience

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  Camp Eagle Hill

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

  Summer Camp Counselor and Soccer Coach
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  Astor Services

  Feb 2023 - now

  Columnist

  •Writer for Astor Magazine and Newsletter

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  NCAA Student Athlete Advisory Committee

  Sept 2023 - now

  Track and Field Representative
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  Atlanta Urban Debate League

  Sept 2023 - now

  Intern

  •Judge weekly debate tournaments for 20+ Atlanta public schools•Coach students at weekly on-site visits, emphasizing argumentative and public speaking skills

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  New York Jets

  May 2024 - now

  Summer Intern

  •Summer Intern during the 2024 NFL preseason, engaging in promotional events and marketing efforts

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  DeFilippo & DeFilippo LLC

  Jun 2024 - now

  Legal Intern

  •Reviewed the facts of a multi-party death case involving medical negligence and psychiatry action, identifying key liabilities among joint tortfeasors and shaping the legal strategy that informed the direction of the case •Formulated deposition questions for key witnesses and was able to attend their depositions. In doing that, I learned how to formulate a skillfully phrased question to obtain the information needed from the witness•Indexed cases by thoroughly examining answers to interrogatories, deposition transcripts, and various other documents to organize and streamline the case preparation process•Traveled to the scenes of cases and observed how hired experts assist the trial attorney in developing the theory of liability in a case Show less

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  Emory University

  Sept 2024 - now

  Political Science Research Assistant

  •Assisted Dr. Michael Leo Owens (Dr. MiLO) in his research on Atlanta’s new police training center, analyzing its development and public impact•Conducted a comparative study of police training facilities nationwide, examining their structure, operations, and funding, with a focus on the role of police foundations

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  Emory Women in Sports Club

  Sept 2024 - now

  President and Founder

  •Founded the first club for female students interested in pursuing careers in the sports industry, empowering and creating a community of passionate women •Organize events with sports organizations and professionals, securing guest speakers including the President of the NY Jets and the NFL’s first female scout, alongside speakers from the MLB, NBA, and NFL

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  Voice in Sport Foundation

  Oct 2024 - now

  Advocate

  •Advocate for gender equity in sports through Voice In Sport, leading initiatives to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women in sport •Selected to speak on Capitol Hill to congressional representatives, advocating for the Fair Play for Women Act •Integrated the first VIS chapter into the Emory Women in Sports Club, promoting Title IX compliance and creating a platform for female student-athletes•Collaborate in weekly meetings with VIS members to support legislation like the Fair Play for Women Act, focusing on research, education, and advocacy for women in sports Show less

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  NCAA

  Nov 2024 - now

  NCAA Student Athlete Leadership Forum Selected Participant

  •Selected to attend the 2024 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum along side 200+ athletes across the nation from all three NCAA divisions•Engaged in four days of leadership development including panel discussions, break out sessions and workshops

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  National Football League (NFL)

  Feb 2025 - now

  2025 NFL Women's Forum

  • Selected as one of 40 women nationwide recognized for leadership and advancing women in the industry • Engaged with NFL executives and industry leader to gain unparalleled insights into football administration, operations and sports business