In this special episode of Northwestern Intersections, learn from a panel of recent alumni about their postgraduate journeys. Alumni from the fields of international development, STEM, entrepreneurship, and consulting will share how they navigated job and career changes, and decisions around pursuing advanced degrees. As well as their advice for current Northwestern students who are thinking about the post-graduation job search and how to take advantage of on-campus resources. Moderated by 4th year student, Shreya Sriram ’22.
We'll hear from Baindu Kallon ’14 who works at the intersection of migration, development and communications, with a specific focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. After graduating, Kallon spent time at various non-profits and media organizations before moving to the United Kingdom to complete her Master's degree at SOAS, University of London. She is currently based in London working at the MIDEQ Hub, the world’s largest migration research project focused on the relationships between migration, inequality and development in the context of the Global South.
David Chase ’13 the CEO and Founder of Possible, an education start-up that is on a mission to help people to try on careers, like we try on shoes. David has worked and consulted for all different types of tech companies from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. Prior to Possible, Chase was Head of Marketing at CodeCombat (Series A, YC 14), did growth at eSpark Learning, and worked at Microsoft leading content strategy for Xbox Live. Through his own career transitions and navigations, he has found he is most passionate when supporting the career decisions of others.
And Nancy Le ’20, who works at the intersection of healthcare and business, where she is primarily interested in how the private sector can play a role in public health. After graduation, Le worked in the COVID-19 response at Harris County Public Health, breaking chains of transmission at workplaces by advising businesses on infection control practices and conducting case investigation. She now works as a life sciences management consultant at Capgemini Invent, advising pharmaceutical and med tech companies on business strategy. Le hopes to continue work in healthcare and improve equity in healthcare access and outcomes, either in the private or public sector. And is taking the next step towards achieving that goal as she heads to Columbia University in the fall to earn her Masters in Public Health.
Saying Goodbye to our Host, Helen Kim ’16
Skill, Trust, and a Little Luck with Kangmin Justin Kim ’11
Creating Community In and Outside of Your Circle with Lio Mehiel ’15
How to Make Change at Work and in Your Community with Donna Wang Su ’14 MA
Dismantling Racism in Your Industry with Co-founders of Pop’N Creative, Lori Hall ’02 and Jessica Lane ’08, ’14 MBA
Taking Bold Career Risks with former CNN Political Commentator, presidential campaign advisor, Patti Solis Doyle ’90
Bringing Ideas to Life with the Co-founder of Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, Elise Wetzel ’87, ’92 MBA
Believing in Your Business and Yourself with Nick Shah ’08 MS
Celebrating and Remembering the History of Black America with Deborah Douglas ’89
How to Develop a Thriving Mentoring Relationship with Courtney Harris ’13 and Djenaldbeth Louis ’20 MS
Exploring the Affinity Leaders and Learners Mentoring Program with the ALL Alumni Liaisons
Implementing Your Network During Major Transitions with Mike Raab ’12
Storytelling through Broadcasting, Google, and YouTube with Imran Khan ’05
A Human-centered Leadership Approach During Uncertain Times with Amit Walia ’01 MEM, MBA
Campus during the Coronavirus with Shreya Sriram ’22 and Florencia Son ’23 PhD
Courageously Rolling with the Punches with Tiffany Wells ’09, ’19 MS
Creativity, Flexibility, and Self-Care in Teaching with Tim Dohrer ’95 MA
Heading Back to Campus with Resiliency with Melissa Foster ’96, ’01 MMus
Small Businesses and Community Support during the Pandemic with Austin Harvey ’04
The ABCD’s of Virtual Interviewing with Corinne Vargas ’14 MS
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