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Jocelyn Florence

Jocelyn Florence

Partner & Lead Strategist, Parallel

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Jocelyn Florence's Career

The Elysian Theater

The Elysian Theater

NonprofitLos Angeles, CA, US
Board Member
Sep 2020 – present
ScholarMatch

ScholarMatch

NonprofitSan Francisco, CA, US
Mentor
2020 – present
Parallel

Parallel

Investment FirmLos Angeles, CA, US
Partner & Lead Strategist

Recent news

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Leadership at Parallel

Rebecca PrusinowskiRebecca PrusinowskiVP of Content & Marketing
Katherine SkylarKatherine SkylarVP of Business & Revenue Operations
Nic GondaNic GondaCo-Founder and Partner
Ken KaoKen KaoCo-Founder and Partner

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