First-Gen Day of Celebration Alumni Spotlight: Lisette Lopez ’21

Name: Lisette López
Denison Class Year: 2021
Current Role: Orr Fellow, Indiana University Health

Tell us a little bit about your current role:
As an Orr fellow, I am doing a rotational job program with IUH. Every 8 months, I …

By Anneke Mason
Anneke Mason Senior Associate Director
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Alumni Spotlight: Demitri Johnson, Esq. ’11

Meet Demi Johnson, Esq., an Assistant Legal Counsel at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities! OOD is a state agency in Ohio that connects Ohioans with disabilities with meaningful job placement opportunities.

Demi majored in Political Science and minored in French …

By Fiona Schultz
Fiona Schultz Peer Career Coach and Peer Fellow: Nonprofit, Education and Government Career Community
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Underrepresented in STEM: Challenges and Valuable Lessons Learned

As of Fall 2021, 60.9% of students at Denison identify as White, classifying Denison as a predominately white institution (PWI). While there are not as many students of color at Denison, there is an even scarcer amount of students of …

By Victoria Turnier
Victoria Turnier Peer Career Fellow: Healthcare and Clinical Research
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Alumni Spotlight: Lariona Jacobs ’20

Say hi to Lariona Jacobs, a recent graduate of Denison University who is now a College Access Advisor at College Visions, a nonprofit that aims to empower low-income and first-generation college students to achieve higher education. In her current role, …

By Taylor Trimble
Taylor Trimble Peer Career Fellow: Social Impact, Education and Government
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Black leaders share their advice on how to help Black Americans succeed

In celebration of Black History Month, this article, from CNBC features weekly stories from CNBC contributors and members of the Financial Wellness Council, including the lessons they’ve learned growing up, their advice to Black youth, their inspirations and how they …

By Shivika Churiwalla
Shivika Churiwalla Peer Fellow: Financial Services, Consulting, & Business
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13 Black Marketing and Sales Thought Leaders You Should Know

If you’re thinking about a career in Marketing or Sales, it is important to stay connected with thought leaders within the industry. Whether you listen to their podcasts, follow them on LinkedIn, or sign up for newsletters, you will receive …

By David Snider
David Snider Associate Director, Marketing, Sales, & Communications Career Community
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Alumni Spotlight: Alfonso Henderson ’15

Alfonso Henderson graduated in 2015 with a Political Science degree and a minor in Anthropology and Sociology. Since then, Alfonso received his MSW from Boston College School of Social Work and now works as the Clinical Director at The Dimock …

By Jess Spitzer
Jess Spitzer
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Alumni Spotlight: Heaven Wade ’21

As a Black biochemistry major herself, Wade wanted to see more Black and brown students in her cohort.  So Wade took the initiative to organize and co-found a new student organization, BLASS: the Black, Latinx, and Asian Science Society. The …

By Kati Bear
Kati Bear
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Black Professional Associations: Marketing, Sales, & Communication

Professional associations offer a unique way to connect with others in your industry, stay up-to-date on current industry news and trends, and find support to help you grow as a professional. Typically, by joining a professional association, you gain access …

By David Snider
David Snider Associate Director, Marketing, Sales, & Communications Career Community
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JPMorgan Chase: Advancing Black Pathways

JP Morgan Chase’s initiative Advancing Black Pathways is focused on helping the Black community chart stronger paths towards economic success and empowerment. This initiative includes programs for students to explore various career options at JPMorgan and hear from Black leaders …

By Leslie Hoover
Leslie Hoover Career Coach
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