“My fascination with the natural environment influenced my career path – from starting in a laboratory analyzing contaminants, to field investigation, regulatory reviews and program management. Growing up without handheld devices, I was left with idle time wandering through creeks, wetlands, sewers, and forests. After finishing at Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s of Science in […]

“As a senior at the George Washington University, I see endless opportunities for where my career path may take me. Since I was a young girl, I have enjoyed storytelling whether through theatre and chorus or through the written word. I still have that strong passion and now share stories through managing my campus’s radio […]

“My career path has seen a lot of twists and turns, but at the end of the day, the one craft I consider integral to my being, both personally and professionally, is the art of writing. The written word has meant a lot to me for a long time. Finding authors I still love to […]

“Throughout college I was unsure of what I wanted to do with my degree in political science, but I knew I wanted to make a difference. This desire to make an impact led me to explore a career in outreach and communications. I wanted to help people learn about the projects in their communities. Although […]

“When I was a kid, I remember sitting on the living room floor listening to my great grandfather tell stories of the time he spent in the Korean War. He was a purple heart recipient and an incredible storyteller. Storytelling is at the core of Navajo culture and much of our traditional knowledge is oral […]

“As a young child in Cuba, I wasn’t used to seeing women in high-regarding positions. When my family and I relocated to the United States as refugees, I remember being starstruck by women in leadership. I would play pretend “businesswoman” as one of my favorite pastimes and my love of business and project management has […]

“As a young arts student, I was fortunate to live near Washington, DC and have parents who appreciated the great resources the city had to offer. I distinctly remember visiting The Phillips Collection and my father excitedly pointing out a Paul Klee. I was unimpressed. My perspective aligns more closely with my father’s now, and I’m […]

“Live with Regis and Ashley! That’s what my mom called it when I would bring in my toy microphone and host my own show, interviewing everyone from my stuffed animals to any friend of my parents that happened to stop by. Since graduating from Southern Methodist University with a degree in journalism,  I’ve worked as a journalist across the South […]

“As the unofficial family administrative assistant and gadget guru, I quickly learned the importance of clear communication, new technology and building relationships. Shortly after graduating from York College of Pennsylvania with a degree in Public Relations and Marketing, I was able to launch my career in public service. My first project gave me the opportunity […]

“Ever since I was the editor of my high school newspaper, and throughout my career, I’ve loved being close to the sources of information and being able to tell stories in a way that addressed all perspectives. It was this love for information sharing that led to me to pursue a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications at Ithaca College. I’ve […]