Aaron Mends

Aaron Mends is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Commercial Sales Executive at Pramata, focusing on contract management since April 2024. Prior to this role, Aaron Mends held the position of Director of Partnerships at PATHWAYos from January 2020 to April 2024, contributing to the development of career-connected learning software. Aaron also served as a Strategic Sales Representative at PATHWAYos, facilitating collaboration between educational institutions and businesses to enhance work-based learning programs. Earlier experiences include working as a Substitute Teacher with Kelly and managing projects for a Beninese non-profit organization, where Aaron identified and recruited a board of directors and advised local farmers on business development. Additionally, participation in the Career & Leadership Academy at the Pomerantz Career Center involved leading community sustainability initiatives. Aaron Mends holds a BA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa and an MS in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management from Illinois State University.