Caroline Schiff Bio

Caroline Schiff

Marketing & Partnerships Manager, General Assembly

Chicago

Caroline is a community builder and people connector on a mission to help people discover and pursue their life's passions. Caroline’s career journey began as a Project Manager at a global advertising agency working on their largest account, Whirlpool Corporation. She later pivoted into a branding and marketing position as the first Marketing Director at J.W. Sales & Marketing, a natural, organic, and specialty food broker.

To find community outside of her day job, she enrolled in a 200-hour yoga teacher training, which completely altered her trajectory and led her to where she is today. She not only deepened her personal yoga and meditation practice, but discovered her passion for public speaking and teaching. Shortly after, she launched her first business - Caroline Rose Yoga & Meditation, and continues to facilitate meditation workshops for corporate clients and non-profit organizations around Chicago.

Today, Caroline leads the Chicago Marketing and Partnerships team at General Assembly, a global education company that provides dynamic training to close the skills gap. In an effort to drive local brand awareness and cultivate community, she spearheads the planning and execution of over 100 quarterly programs including community events, roundtable discussions, corporate trainings, and workshops. She has also built a portfolio of over 100 strategic partners from small tech startups to Fortune 500 companies and everything in between. She is most proud of the incredible community of women in technology and entrepreneurship she has cultivated through GA Chicago's monthly Women in Tech Breakfast series, which showcases and connects a diverse group of women in an effort to inspire, educate, and ultimately, accelerate the number of women in tech and leadership positions.

In her spare time, Caroline enjoys practicing yoga and meditation, traveling and exploring new cities and cultures, biking, and mentoring youth.

Caroline Schiff

Upcoming Courses

Previously (15)

Business

Made in the Midwest: Makers and Products We're Proud Of

This event will highlight legendary makers, creators and innovators that produced and launched their products in the Midwest.

5 Times

Career Development

Upskill in Tech: Digital Jobs of the Future

Feeling stuck in your career and trying to determine the next step in your journey? If your answer is yes, this event is for you!

3 Times

Business

Health and Wellness in Tech

Join us for a panel with experts innovating in the health and wellness industries in tech.

2 Times

Career Development

Making Your Mark: How to Pursue A Passion Alongside Your 9-5

Insightful discussion and energy-sparking networking event surrounding the topic of pursuing your passion alongside a 9-5 job with a panel of four creatives who are making it work.

Business

From Passion to Paycheck: How to Launch a Successful Side Hustle

This event will provide you tools, tricks and inspiration to set up your dream business while maintaining your full-time job.

Business

Brand Resilience: A Fireside Chat with Eliza Blank, Founder and CEO of The Sill

During this exclusive fireside chat with Eliza Blank, we will uncover key moments that sparked change and dive into the vital elements that fueled the company's growth.

Career Development

[Global Fest] From Service Industry to Tech: How to Change Careers

Join a panel of former service industry professionals who have taken the leap and transitioned into tech careers.

Career Development

Negotiation for Professionals Workshop

This workshop is designed to help you understand the process of negotiation, using techniques and steps you can apply in getting what you want successfully.

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