Gracie University
Zandi De Jesus has a diverse professional background with significant experience in human resources, sales, and project management. Currently serving as the Human Resources/Payroll Manager at Gracie University since July 2021, Zandi previously held roles as Sales and Customer Support Manager at Quikflip Apparel and Assistant Project Manager at Brookfield Residential, where responsibilities included project coordination and regulatory compliance for residential projects. Zandi also worked as a Contract Administrator at Select Physical Therapy and contributed to patient services, billing, and training recruitment efforts. Early career experiences include various administrative roles at UC San Diego, where Zandi gained foundational skills in management and customer service. Zandi earned a degree in Theatre from UC San Diego.
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Gracie University
Gracie University (GU) is the world's leading center for self-defense instruction. GU offers demographic-specific self-defense programs that teach men, women, children, and law enforcement based in the principles and techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (also known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu). What was once a family-owned martial arts school in the South Bay has evolved into a global enterprise with over 150 certified schools, an online university with over 220,000 students, and a flourishing clothing brand. Our Torrance location serves as GU headquarters with over 1,100 local students. Owners Rener and Ryron Gracie are grandsons of Helio Gracie, the co-creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and they continue his legacy as they teach the weak to defend against the strong. For both instructors and students, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is more than a martial art, it is a lifestyle. Gracie University Headquarters is a state-of-the-art facility, and offers free jiu-jitsu training and use of their private gym to all employees and instructors.