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CEO and Executive Director, Touchstone Mental Health
UMN Experience Ellie is the CEO and Executive Director of Touchstone Mental Health, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that "inspires hope, healing, and well-being" by assisting adults with mental illness find employment and housing, stay out of the hospital,
and reach their goals. Ellie's biggest responsibility is to source the funding, people, and resources to continue their mission year after year. Whether researching upcoming laws in the state legislature, meeting with partnering organizations at
lunch, or attending fundraising events at night, Ellie is working tirelessly to bring sustained care to her clients.
Major:
English Literature (Bachelor), Health and Human Services Administration (Masters)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Youth Programs Manager, Wilderness Inquiry
UMN Experience Christine is the Youth Programs Manager at Wilderness Inquiry, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that offers "incredible, planned and inclusive outdoor adventure trips...for adults, families, people of all ages, and abilities." Christine's
main role is to assist new clients and educators with the scheduling of their own trips. Christine and her company strive to instill their clients with a sense of respect in both the nation's waterways as well as the nature educators.
Major:
Kinesiology (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
HR Specialist, TopLine Federal Credit Union
UM Duluth Nick is a Human Resources Specialist with TopLine Federal Credit Union, a Minnesota-based not-for-profit and member-owned financial services cooperative. Nick's role is to work with all of the company's hiring managers to find great talent
for open positions as well as oversee new hire on-boarding to ensure each candidate gets off to a great start. Since the field of human resources can take on many forms, Nick encourages any interested students to spend some time shadowing or
interning in different environments to see where you can envision yourself thriving.
Major:
Human Resource Management (Bachelor)
City: Maple Grove
State: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove
State: Minnesota
Talent Management Specialist, Memorial Blood Centers
Minnesota Experience Regina is a Talent Management Specialist with Memorial Blood Centers, a nonprofit supplier of blood and ambulances in the Midwest region. When Regina first started with the company as a recruiter she was phone-screening 30-50 candidates per week and
sitting in on half a dozen in-person interviews. Now being more on the management and talent engagement side of things, Regina only sits in on the higher-level interviews. Her main role now is to manage the talent acquisition staff, creating search
matrixes and coaching her team to perform at it's peak level.
City:
Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
State: Minnesota
Director of Finance and Operations, Men as Peacemakers
UM Duluth Experience Michael is the Director of Finance and Operations at Men as Peacemakers, a nonprofit that builds "safe communities through programs that address and undermine the root causes of violence against women and children." Michael's role is
to lead the financial and business operations of the organization.
Major:
MBA (Masters), Accounting (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Candid Career Videos
Organizer, Toledoans for Safe Water
Toledo Experience
Markie is the Organizer of Toledoans for Safe Water, a nonprofit grassroots organization in the Toledo area "working to establish a Bill of Rights to protect Lake Erie and the communities that rely on its health and viability." Starting out
as a signature-collecting volunteer, Markie now runs the entire enterprise, from organizing community events and writing press releases to lobbying the city government to pass clean water legislation.
Major:
Anthropology (Bachelor), Environmental Science (Masters)
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
City: Toledo
State: Ohio
Executive Director, Black and Brown Founders
Penn State Network
Aniyia is the Executive Director of Black and Brown Founders, a San Francisco based nonprofit that assists black and latinx entrepreneurs with launching and growing a successful tech company. Not only does Aniyia's nonprofit guide their clients
through the challenging start-up phase, they also use benchmarks to push the new companies to reach revenue goals to sustain their business for a long future.
Major:
Music (Bachelor)
City: San Francisco
State: California
City: San Francisco
State: California
Executive Director, Black and Brown Founders
Penn State Experience
Aniyia is the Executive Director of Black and Brown Founders, a San Francisco based nonprofit that assists black and latinx entrepreneurs with launching and growing a successful tech company. Not only does Aniyia's nonprofit guide their clients
through the challenging start-up phase, they also use benchmarks to push the new companies to reach revenue goals to sustain their business for a long future.
Major:
Music (Bachelor)
City: San Francisco
State: California
City: San Francisco
State: California
Senior Engagement Partner, Finish Line Youth Foundation
Ball State Experience
Sara is the Senior Engagement Partner at Finish Line Youth Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Finish Line, a leading seller of athletic footwear and apparel. Although Sara's main role with the foundation is in event planning and employee
engagement, she can find herself writing and strategically planning social media to raise awareness for the foundation's partners and build stronger communities.
Major:
Communications (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
President and CEO, Hiscock Legal Aid Society
Syracuse Experience
Linda is the President and CEO of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society in Syracuse, NY. With a background in family court and criminal defense, Linda joined the Legal Aid Society as a senior attorney in 2012. Now as the President and CEO, Linda is
responsible for overseeing the organizations mission of defending those in need with civil, criminal appeals, parole, extradition, and family court representation.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Syracuse
State: New York
City: Syracuse
State: New York
Business Development Executive, The W2 Group
Millersville Experience
Phil is a Business Development Executive based out of Philadelphia, PA. He serves as the Managing Principal for both The W2 Group, a marketing and business development firm, and Tech3D, a nonprofit that brings 3D printing education to schools and
smaller businesses to "help create makers".
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Administration (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Director of L.A. Compact, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce/UNITE-LA
Pomona Experience
Carrie is the Director of L.A. Compact at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and UNITE-LA. As a leading voice in the Education and Workforce Development Division, Carrie works to improve the regional economy by elevating education outcomes.
Major:
English (Bachelor), Public Policy (Masters)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Education Manager, Garden for the Environment; Actor, Self-Employed
Pomona Experience
Adam is the Education Manager at Garden for the Environment, a San Francisco nonprofit that focuses on community education in sustainable landscaping and composting. As the sole full-time employee, Adam not only has his hands literally in the soil,
he also can find himself scheduling seminars and coordinating community workshops, running the social media presence, and even leading school field trips. When not at the nonprofit, Adam can be found acting in commercials, films, and television shows
in the Bay Area!
Major:
Environmental Analysis (Bachelor), Geology (Bachelor)
City: San Francisco
State: California
City: San Francisco
State: California
Program Director, SecureFutures
Ball State Experience
Kristen is the Program Director of SecureFutures, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that educates teenages on the basics of financial literacy. Kristen supervises and leads a team of three full-time employees, two program managers as well as a volunteer
manager. Kristen is also in charge of curriculum development, volunteer training, and building relationships with community leaders.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor), Psychology (Bachelor), Counseling Psychology (Masters)
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Area Director, Boys and Girls Club of Muncie
Ball State Experience
Qiana is the Area Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Muncie. Working for a youth programming center that was recently acquired by the Boys and Girls Club, Qiana now has the full range of offerings for her children available through the national
network of clubs. A busy day can see Qiana overseeing the offered programs, out in the field raising money for the club, or even helping the students with their math homework.
Major:
General Studies (Bachelor)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
Executive Director, Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut
WCSU Experience
Lisa is the Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, an organization whose mission is to bring greater awareness and develop a stronger community for the arts in Western Connecticut. On any given day Lisa could be working
on marketing materials for upcoming exhibits or performances, leading a networking event for area artists, or producing educational workshops for up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Danbury Innovation Center
WCSU Experience
Mike is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Danbury Innovation Center. With an Arts degree in Computer Science and a track record of multiple successful startup exits, Mike and his business partner Jon founded the Innovation Center, a
hackerspace with 3D printers, prototyping tools, a mockup studio, a programming space, and a shared coworking space. Mike also serves as an entrepreneurial guide, helping locals launch their small business or products.
Major:
Computer Science (Bachelor)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Western Connecticut State University
WCSU Experience
Maud is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University. When not teaching intro psychology students at the university, she is spending around 30 hours every week working with a young adult with special needs on different
forms of community socialization. Find out more about becoming a college professor as well as how to leverage your education and experience for the greater good.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Community Counseling (Masters)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Director of Development, The Hispanic Health Council
WCSU Experience
Corey is the Director of Development at the Hispanic Health Council. Based out of Hartford, CT, Corey oversees the fundraising and overall financial health of the organization to ensure programs stay on track. Corey walks us through the origins of
the nonprofit, discusses the challenge of raising money in a weak economy, and shares his thoughts on leadership for future generations.
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor)
City: Hartford
State: Connecticut
City: Hartford
State: Connecticut
Program Manager, The Renewal House
WCSU Experience
Marlene is a Program Manager and Case Worker with The Renewal House, a nonprofit shelter and rehabilitation program "devoted to rebuilding older lives by restoring independence." Working exclusively with tenants 58 years of age and above,
Marlene does everything from one-on-one sessions therapy sessions, leading group exercises, and even taking tenants shopping for clothes and furniture. With an impoverished upbringing similar to the Renewal House tenants, Marlene is able to use her
deep, personal understanding of their needs to make a positive impact on their lives.
Major:
Social Work (Bachelor), Social Work (Masters)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
CEO, Pathways Community Living
Penn State Experience
Brittany is the CEO of Pathways Community Living, an organization that offers both residential and culinary services as well as behavioral health services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Whether checking compliance with state licensure
or building relationships with potential parters, Brittany's main goal is to uphold the health and safety of the residents.
Major:
Biobehavioral Health (Bachelor)
City: Allison Park
State: Pennsylvania
City: Allison Park
State: Pennsylvania
Associate Director of Programming, College Mentors for Kids
Virginia Tech Experience
Cody is the Associate Director of Programming of College Mentors for Kids, a national nonprofit whose mission is to "connect college students with the most to give to kids who need it most." When Cody isn't in the office developing
programs and checking on participants satisfaction, he is on the road visiting all of the college campuses that have mentor programs. He will spend the day observing the interactions between mentors and kids and then have a breakdown and evaluation
session with the mentors to ensure all participants are getting the most out of the program.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
Greenway Coordinator, Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission
Virginia Tech Experience
Liz is the Greenway Coordinator for the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. She works tirelessly with five of the surrounding local governments to coordinate the development and maintenance of greenway pedestrian trails across the region. With an
extensive trail network constructed by both local volunteers and professional construction crews, Liz oversees the initial trail mapping, legal work and grant writing, fundraising, and ultimately construction. Find out how to land a job as an
environmental coordinator and also how a degree in forestry could come in handy down the road!
Major:
English (Bachelor), Biology (Bachelor), Forestry (Masters)
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
Bernie Dishler, General Dentist, Yorktowne Dental Group
Temple Experience
Bernie is a general dentist with Yorktowne Dental Group. With a dentistry degree from Temple University and over five decades of experience, Bernie has been a champion for the underrepresented patient population. Asides from working in his regular
practice, Bernie is the founder of MOM-N-PA, an annual free dental clinic and the chairman of two free dental clinics in Pennsylvania. Bernie walks us through an emergency evaluation and procedure and explains the gratification from working with
families for multiple generations.
Major:
Dentistry (Doctorate)
City: Jenkintown
State: Pennsylvania
City: Jenkintown
State: Pennsylvania
Veronica Hill-Milbourne, Executive Director, Pathways by Molina
Temple Experience
Veronica is the Executive State Director of Pathways by Molina of Pennsylvania. a health and human services organization that provides mental and behavioral health care to the state's most vulnerable. As Executive Director, Veronica manages a
staff of 1,600 with a working budget of $60 million. Discover the numerous ways to enter the industry as well as how to become a strong advocate in your community.
Major:
Nursing (Bachelor), Health Education (Masters), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Horsham
State: Pennsylvania
City: Horsham
State: Pennsylvania
Director of Patient Advocacy, American Society of Clinical Oncology
SUNY Oswego Experience
Jeannine is the Director of Patient Advocacy for the American Society of Clinical Oncology, a DC-based nonprofit that "seeks to provide the highest-quality resources in education, policy, the pioneering of clinical research, and above all,
advancing the care for patients with cancer." Find out how Jeannine leveraged her anthropology degree into a career advocating for improved cancer patient care!
Major:
Anthropology (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Advancement and Giving Specialist, Penn State Hershey and Four Diamonds
Millersville Experience
Jordan is an Advancement and Giving Specialist with Penn State Hershey. Working for the Four Diamonds program, Jordan is responsible for both finding donors as well as helping current donors decide where to allocate their funding. All of the
donations that come in to Four Diamonds are used in the fight against childhood cancer.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Clinical Psychology (Masters)
City: Hershey
State: Pennsylvania
City: Hershey
State: Pennsylvania
Director of Chapter Programs, Virginia Tech Alumni Association
Virginia Tech Experience
Virginia is the Director of Chapter Programs for the Virginia Tech Alumni Association. Based out of Virginia Tech's home in Blacksburg, Virginia and her team guide both the association's overall programming as well as the professional
development initiatives for the extensive volunteer network.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Education (Masters)
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
Executive Director, Shafer Leadership Academy
Ball State Experience
Mitch is the Executive Director of the Shafer Leadership Academy in Muncie, IN. The nonprofit provides adults in eastern Indiana access to the tools and training necessary to develop and build their leadership skills.
Major:
History (Bachelor), Political Science (Bachelor), Student Affairs in Higher Education (Masters)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana