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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
Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Indiana
Ball State Experience
Sue is the Executive Director of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Indiana. Based out of Muncie, IN, Sue is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of her nonprofit's programs throughout the year. Working with a
small team means Sue can be doing anything from meeting with the board to plan new initiatives to answering the phones when it's busy season. Find out how a academic background in history prepared her for her rewarding career!
Major:
History (Bachelor)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
Online Engagement Manager, American Kidney Fund
UMGC Experience
Kalyn is the Online Engagement Manager at the American Kidney Fund. Based out of the D.C. area, Kalyn is responsible for both the proactive and the reactive arms of online engagement with her company's constituents. Whether crafting tailored
email blasts or responding to social media requests, Kalyn's mission is to convert curious onlookers into fully-engaged constituents.
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Rockville
State: Maryland
City: Rockville
State: Maryland
Director of Business Development, United Way of Central Maryland
UMGC Experience
Sonny is the Director of Business Development for the United Way of Central Maryland. His main responsibility is to meet with community members and influencers to build partnerships and expand the organization's financial support. Sonny is
constantly talking to businesses out in the community, from coffee breaks and luncheons to after-hours networking events. Find out why Sonny considers authenticity to be paramount to a successful career in business development.
City:
Baltimore
State: Maryland
State: Maryland
Community Impact Manager, Community Based Care of Central Florida
Rollins Experience
Danielle is the Community Impact Manager for Community Based Care of Central Florida, the region's leading child welfare organization. With services ranging from the fostering and adoption of children to advocacy and diversion, Danielle works to
ensure the organization's message has the visibility and positivity the mission requires. Working a public relations job with heavy emphasis on social media presence, Danielle runs us through a busy campaign season and her tricks to a positive
and proactive web presence.
Major:
International Relations (Bachelor)
City: Orlando
State: Florida
City: Orlando
State: Florida
Marla Davis, Director, Philadelphia CeaseFire
Temple Experience
Marla is the Director of CeaseFire, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit, and the Director of Civic Engagement for the Center of Bioethics Urban Health and Policy at Temple University. CeaseFire is a public health and violence prevention nonprofit, pairing
at-risk candidates with mentors and tools to remain safe or remove themselves from harm.
Major:
Communications (Bachelor), Government (Masters), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Marcus Allen, CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters, Independence Region
Temple Experience
Marcus is the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Independence Region. Based out of Philadelphia, PA, Marcus and his team lead the regional effort of changing children's lives for the better. Growing up in poverty and surrounded by violence, Marcus
was given confidence by his first mentor, an area police officer. After attending Temple on a GE scholarship, Marcus was drafted by the NBA Denver Nuggets where he played for seven years. Now Marcus travels the country inspiring others and showing
kids in the organization that he was once in their shoes.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Allen Finkelstein, CEO, Bedford HealthCare Solutions
Temple Experience
Allen is the CEO of Bedford HealthCare Solutions, a dentistry group located in New York, NY. After graduating from Temple's School of Dentistry in 1969, Allen served in the US Army until 1971 and has been practicing dentistry to this day. Find
out why Allen considers an applicant's heart to be a better employment indicator than a GPA or exam scores.
Major:
Dentistry (Doctorate)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
TC Shillingford, Sous Chef, Broad Street Ministry
Temple Experience
TC is a sous chef with Broad Street Ministry, a Philadelphia based Christian ministry that serves several hundred free meals a day to the city's homeless and others in need. TC explains how this job is more than just cooking; after meal service
he regularly steps out of the kitchen and helps with any other social work aspect of the ministry.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Vice President of Education and Programs, Tiger Woods Foundation
CSULB Experience
Katherine is the Vice President of Education and Programs at the Tiger Woods Foundation. In charge of all programatic efforts from the foundation, Katherine oversees both the Earl Woods Scholarship and the Tiger Woods Learning Center, an after school
program aimed at helping children find a career path.
Major:
Kinesiology (Doctorate)
City: Anaheim
State: California
City: Anaheim
State: California
Training Director, Up2U Sports
Pomona Experience
Caitlin is the Training Director for Up2U Sports, a nationwide nonprofit aimed at giving youth coaches the training they need to make the best possible impact on their kids' lives, both on and off the field.
Major:
Latin American Studies (Bachelor), Public Administration and Nonprofit Management (Masters)
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Deputy Director, Young Invincibles
Pomona Experience
Rory is the Deputy Director of Young Invincibles, a Washington, DC based nonprofit that focuses on empowering and informing young Americans on "pocketbook issues" such as healthcare, jobs, and the economy.
Major:
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bachelor), Public Policy (Masters), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Program Manager, Campus Philly
Temple Experience
Debora is a Program Manger with Campus Philly, a Philadelphia nonprofit which "fuels economic growth by encouraging college students to study, explore, live and work in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state region." Within that goal,
Debora's job is to create networking and career-starting events for area college students.
Major:
Communications (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Roxanne Green, Truancy Services Supervisor, CORA Services Inc
Temple Experience
Roxanne is a Truancy Services Supervisor with CORA Services Inc. Working in the Philadelphia region, Roxanne works with students and their families when the juvenile system is alerted that the student has missed 10 or more days of school in a row.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Brian Jenkins, Executive Director, Chosen 300 Ministries
Temple Experience
Brian is the Executive Director of Chosen 300 Ministries, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit aimed at fighting hunger and homelessness worldwide. Brian walks us through his company's mission and how it all started one night with an encounter with a
homeless man, 40 cents, and the promise of a better tomorrow.
Major:
Human Relations (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Tiffany Tavarez, Corporate Contributions Manager, PECO
Temple Experience
As a Contributions Manager, Tiffany is part of a team that manages $5mil in charitable donations which are used to enhance the operations of approximately 300 non-profit organizations in the region. Tiffany and her group focus primarily in the areas
of arts and culture, environment, education and community development.
Major:
Printmaking (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Tiffany Tavarez, Corporate Contributions Manager, PECO
Daily Mantra
As a Contributions Manager, Tiffany is part of a team that manages $5mil in charitable donations which are used to enhance the operations of approximately 300 non-profit organizations in the region. Tiffany and her group focus primarily in the areas
of arts and culture, environment, education and community development.
Major:
Printmaking (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Owner and Business Consultant, CompasScale
Rutgers Experience
Jerry is the President and owner of CompasScale, a full-service consulting firm that advises companies on "enterprise management, entreprenuerial development, business acceleration, and venture catalyst programs." Jerry's main advice
to students is to not let your career limit your dreams and spirit. Find a career in which you can grow and excel!
Major:
Communications (Bachelor)
City: Woodbridge
State: New Jersey
City: Woodbridge
State: New Jersey
Assistant Director, Student Involvement and Community Service
Rutgers Experience
Krista is the Assistant Director for Rutgers University's Student Involvement and Community Service Initiatives. Her day can involve a wide scope of tasks, from connecting students to service opportunities to community outreach to establish
partnerships with area charities.
Major:
Journalism (Bachelor), Psychology (Bachelor), Student Personnel Administration (Masters)
City: New Brunswick
State: New Jersey
City: New Brunswick
State: New Jersey
Tiffany Thompson, Manager, Pregnancy Prevention, ImatterPhilly
Temple Experience
Tiffany is a Program Manager at ImatterPhilly, a teen pregnancy prevention initiative helping to educate and support the youth of Philadelphia in matters of teen pregnancy. Her work in the community is extensive and impactful.
Major:
Kinesiology (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Larry Dubinski, Museum COO, The Franklin Institute
Temple Experience
As Chief Operating Officer of the most visited museum in Pennsylvania and one of the top science centers, Larry has a number of responsibilities. In addition to managing many of the programs at The Franklin Institute, Larry serves as in-house council
as well.
Major:
Government (Bachelor), Law (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Director of Governance and External Relations, American College of Cardiology
MyFuture
Marthea is the Director of Governance and External Relations at the American College of Cardiology. Every day she coordinates thousands of volunteers who, like Marthea, advocate the necessity for heart health.
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Nonprofit Senior Program Associate for Communications
MyFuture
Oscar is a Senior Program Associate at the Results for Development Institute in Washington, DC. His job not only utilizes his college degree, economics, but also his passion for improving global poverty.
Major:
Art History (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Mentoring Program Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters
MyFuture
Caitlin is school-based Program Coordinator for Big Brothers, Big Sisters in southeastern Pennsylvania. After she assists with the matching process, Caitlin continues to support the pairing by planning activities and ensuring everyone's
happiness.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor)
City: Exton
State: Pennsylvania
City: Exton
State: Pennsylvania
National Collegiate Program Manager, Be The Match
Highlight
Elizabeth is the National Collegiate Program Manager for Be The Match, the global leader in bone marrow transplantation. Listen to Elizabeth's story and how she's leading the charge to get college campuses involved!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Post-Secondary Admin and Student Affairs (Masters), Educational Leadership (Doctorate)
City: Pasadena
State: California
City: Pasadena
State: California