Our Team

Kevin Davis

Founder and Chairman

Kevin Davis is the Founder and Chairman of First Workings. Originally from London, Mr. Davis graduated from the University of Kent at Canterbury, (UK) with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government and was awarded an MA in International Relations from NYU in 2011. Mr. Davis ran one of the world’s largest listed derivatives brokerages, Man Financial, and retiring after a quarter of a century in London’s City and New York City’s Wall Street. Mr. Davis is an adjunct professor at NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Linda Nguyen

Executive Director

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Linda Nguyen is the Executive Director at First Workings. As a native New Yorker and first-generation American born to immigrant parents, social capital has been at the center of her professional and personal success. She is passionate about serving her community and impacting people’s lives. With over a decade of experience in corporate America and non-profit, she has progressed from television, to technology and advertising, to workforce development non-profit. Linda earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from City College, CUNY. 

Jharol Aguirre

Program Director

Jharol Aguirre is the Program Director at First Workings, focusing on student programming and high school partnerships. Born in Honduras and raised in Brooklyn, Jharol earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Government from Queens College, CUNY. Throughout his life, Jharol has benefited from the amazing work that organizations such as First Workings have done, and he is excited to help students who are now in the position he was once in. As a Program Manager, Jharol looks forward to guiding students through the complex ideas of social capital and career exploration and access.