Career Development Blog

November 16, 2022

Meet Alumna Molly Cole ’07, Brooke East Boston Founder

Name: Molly Cole

Class Year: 2007

Title: Brooke East Boston Founder

Organization Name: Brooke Charter Schools

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

I manage the Director of Talent and Recruitment, as well as coach the Interim Principal of Brooke East Boston.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

While at Holy Cross, I tutored through SPUD at Burncoat Elementary School and knew that I enjoyed working with students. I was also inspired by the mission of Teach for America and its connection to the Jesuit idea of being “men and women for others”. I met with the TFA representative when he visited campus in the fall of my senior year, and decided to apply. Immediately following graduation, I taught for two years at an elementary school in rural North Carolina through the Teach for America program.

3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?

While at HC, I participated in SPUD, Purple Key Society and student government.

4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

I majored in History and minored in Art History. I loved both History and Art History, and think both subjects honed my interest in reading, writing and learning, and I wanted to bring that love to the classroom when I taught.

5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

After teaching, I became the founding principal of Brooke East Boston. The two skills perhaps I used most as a teacher and school leader were critical thinking and communicating- and both I developed while at Holy Cross.

6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

You have all been given the incredible gift of a Holy Cross education- soak in every part of it: listen critically and try your best in your classes, be open to new opportunities and let yourself make life long friends!

November 16, 2022

Meet Alum Bryan Dextradeur ’17, Consultant at Deloitte Consulting LLP

Name: Bryan Dextradeur

Class Year: 2017

Title: Consultant

Organization Name: Deloitte Consulting LLP (on leave) / Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

Collaborating with business leaders to design and implement innovative ways of competing in the market by developing growth strategies and addressing operational challenges.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

My path fell more on the “unplanned” side – I networked aggressively for 8 – 10 months prior to recruiting season. I knew Deloitte was a good fit for me because of the people – they were interested in getting to know my story and they were generous with their time, both in terms of sharing their experience with me and helping me prepare for recruiting. I immediately had the sense that they would feel like “teammates” instead of coworkers – and that is exactly the culture I found when I arrived after graduation!

3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?

I was an Organic Chemistry II Teaching Assistant, SRC in the Office of Wellness Programming, Admissions Tour Guide, and avid intramural water polo player.

4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

I was a biology major on the pre-med track. I’ve always had an interest in health care and I’ve carried that forward into my consulting career. At Deloitte, I’ve worked exclusively with health care clients, including health plans, integrated delivery systems, public sector health agencies, and digital health firms. In my time at Tuck, I’ve been closely involved with the Center for Health Care, which develops programming at the intersection of business and health care (e.g., educational sessions, networking opportunities, visiting industry executives, etc.).

5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

Analytical skills. Having taken many labs at Holy Cross in the pre-med program, I was well-versed in designing experiments, collecting data, analyzing it, and drawing conclusions. In many ways, consulting is not that different! When you have a new client, you start by developing a hypothesis on what the root cause of their concerns is / how they should respond, you collect a ton of qualitative and quantitative data to help you investigate the issue, you analyze that data rigorously to develop insights, and you ultimately arrive at an evidence-based recommendation. Robust analytical skills are a daily necessity in consulting.

Storytelling skills. These are perhaps the most underrated skills in consulting. When I was taking Montserrat at Holy Cross, I often rolled my eyes at the frequent oral and written presentations we had to give, but those experiences have served me well in my career. On a consulting case, it doesn’t matter how insightful or critical your findings are if you can’t effectively communicate them to the audience. The executives who pay for consultants are busy people. You have to be able to tell a clear, concise, and compelling story on your findings if you want them to listen to you and implement your recommendations.

6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

Start early. It’s disappointing to me when I hear from a Holy Cross student expressing interest in consulting for the first time at the beginning of senior year. Undergraduate consulting recruiting typically begins in August / September of senior year, so at that point, there’s not much I can do to help them. Building networking relationships several months prior to recruiting and beginning the recruiting preparation process early will put you in a better position for success when recruiting kicks off.

Focus on your story. When I speak with students, I don’t expect them to have a show-stopping resume, but I do want to hear a clear, crisp summary of what they have accomplished so far, what skills they have gained from those experiences, why they are interested in consulting, and how those skills will translate into consulting. When students do this well, I can tell they have both realistic goals and a clear self-awareness on how they can achieve those goals, which increases my confidence that they can be successful. This also boosts the chances of getting a warm introduction!

Be honest. If you’re starting early, you don’t need to be 100% sure you want to pursue consulting, nor do you need to know everything there is to know about it. College, and networking, can be time of valuable exploration and reflection as you determine which career you want to pursue. Tell the people you are networking with where you are at in the process and what you’re hoping to get out of each call. If you’re early in the process, far better to tell someone your focus now is learning about the career with the intention of possibly recruiting at a later time than telling them you’re ready to recruit immediately when you’re unsure if you want to and not well-versed in the career.

November 16, 2022

Meet Alum David Cotrone ’13, Director of Public Relations and Communications

Name: David Cotrone

Class Year: 2013

Title: Director of Public Relations and Communications

Organization Name: PRX

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

PR and communications is wide-ranging, but in a nutshell: I help to identify and achieve publicity opportunities through a mix of media relations and strategic communications. PRX is a nonprofit public media company specializing in podcasting and radio. The organization won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for audio, and Fast Company named it one of the top 10 most innovative media companies. PRX works in partnership with an incredible array of content creators: The Moth, the Smithsonian, Radiotopia, Futuro Media, Religion of Sports, GBH in Boston, and many more.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

I went to grad school in New York right after Holy Cross, in a creative field, thanks in part to a Beinecke Scholarship. Because I gained communication skills through liberal arts, I was a fit for an internship at a public relations firm in the city and working my way up from there. This allowed me to attend grad school and to work at the same time. Eventually, I would combine all my skills into the career I have now, in public media. At its best, public media reaches audiences through trust and human-centered stories. It’s also a rich service.

3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?

Alternate College Theater. I wasn’t any good at acting or anything like that, but I enjoyed the social aspect of it.

4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

My major was English with a focus in creative writing. My goal wasn’t to become a professional writer, but to work in a creative field or to bring creativity with me. As I now work in a field that values the power of narrative––both personal storytelling, stories rooted in journalism, and documentary––I haven’t strayed too far from that original goal.

5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

Leveraging critical thinking and curiosity.

6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

Take classes in as many different subjects as possible, including outside your comfort zone. Second: find mentors. Third: take full advantage of Kimball Dining Hall while you can. At the end of the day, there is perhaps no greater joy than being there when lunch turns over to dinner.

October 5, 2022

Meet Alum Alberto Correia ’78, Vice President of Technical Services

Name: Alberto Correia

Class Year: 1978

Title: Vice President of Technical Services

Organization Name: Proveris Scientific

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

My focus is customer support. The functions that report to me include: marketing; field and in-house services and sales of specific product lines.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross?

I was a chemistry major and one of our instruments broke down. I went to the vendor to obtain the part we needed and met an alumni who offered me an internship in the laboratory from there I worked my senior year and two weeks before I graduated I started a full time position.

3. How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

The company was based on chemistry and had a customer focus that was unmatched.

4. What were you involved in when you were on campus?

Junior year I was working 3-4 nights in the laboratory at Waters. Senior year a spent every other week traveling across the USA lecturing for Waters. My professors were great as they allowed friends to tape the lectures and fed-ex them to the hotels I was staying at so I could keep up.

5. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

I was a chemistry major and all of the positions I have held were related to knowledge of chemistry.

6. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

The chemistry knowledge was critical, but as important was the life lessons that a Jesuit education instilled in me: loyalty; ethics; hard work.

7. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

Follow your passion. I am 65 years old and never worked a day in my life. I go to work to have fun and make an impact. No amount of money is worth following a path that you do not enjoy.

October 5, 2022

Meet Alumna Brianna Medeiros ’12, APRN, NNP-BC, Women & Infants Hospital

Name: Brianna Medeiros

Class Year: 2012

Title: Brianna Medeiros, APRN, NNP-BC

Organization Name: Women & Infants Hospital

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

I am a Nurse Practitioner in the Neonatal ICU (NICU) where I manage patient care, attend deliveries and perform resuscitative duties, perform various procedures, consult with specialists, and most importantly support patients and their families throughout their NICU stay.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

For as long as I can remember, I was always interested in a career in the medical field, and planned to work closely with children and families. While at Holy Cross, I took all of the pre-medical requirements and in my senior year, participated in the Internship Program where I spent a semester shadowing professionals in the NICU at UMass Memorial Hospital. After this experience, I knew that working in the NICU was my calling. I spent the first year after graduation working in clinical research at Rhode Island Hospital while contemplating my future plans. During that time, I discovered that I was interested in more of a “hands-on” role, similar to that of the nurses, so the next step for me was enrolling in nursing school. I graduated in 2015 with my RN and immediately applied to every NICU job I could find, which led me on a cross-country move to Arizona where they hired me as a new-grad RN. After a year of experience, I moved back to the Boston area and continued working as a NICU RN. As time elapsed, I knew that I wanted to be able to do more in terms of both patient management and hands-on skills such as procedures and resuscitations. In 2021 I graduated from the University of Connecticut as a Nurse Practitioner with my Master’s Degree specializing in Neonatal Medicine. Overall, I knew prior to Holy Cross that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine but it was through the different experiences both on and off campus that my path evolved into the career that I now have.

3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?

I participated in a number of different activities, including Novice Crew, SPUD, Eco-Action, Campus Ministry, 4 years of spring break service trips, and the Tanzania immersion trip.

4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

My major was Psychology and I was on the pre-medical track. I found Psychology to be very interesting and I thought that it would aid me well in my career as a medical provider. The pre-medical courses were very rigorous and I found myself less interested in medical school and more interested in other medical careers as time progressed. In hindsight, it was the best case scenario because it led me to the career that I am incredibly happy with and offers me a wonderful work-life balance that I don’t believe I would have if I chose to move forward with medical school.

5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

Teamwork and a sense of community/compassion for others outlined most activities at Holy Cross, both academic and social. Teamwork was essential during labs, group projects, and for successful studying. A sense of community was present in all aspects of campus life, from the extracurricular activities (e.g. SPUD) to campus ministry, spring break immersions, and sporting events. As a Nurse Practitioner, I am completely dependent on teamwork and collaborate with nurses, respiratory therapists, physicians, social workers, and so many others on a daily basis; and of course compassion for others is the foundation of all (quality) medical care.

6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

Enjoy the time you have on the Hill because it goes by so incredibly fast and take advantage of special opportunities you have while there. To this day I regret not studying abroad and in hindsight it would have been so worthwhile to spend that time even if it meant not finishing all of my pre-medical requirements. Ultimately, I did not need them anyway! If you are unsure about what you want to do in your career, use the opportunities that HC provides to explore – take advantage of the Internship and networking opportunities. There will be plenty of time after graduation to figure out your next steps, but there are so many opportunities on the Hill that you cannot take with you after you leave.

October 5, 2022

Meet Alum Brian Ricca ’96, Superintendent of Schools

Name: Brian G. Ricca

Class Year: 1996

Title: Superintendent of Schools

Organization Name: East Greenwich (RI) Public Schools

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

It is my job to ensure all students feel safe, welcomed, and included when they come to school so that they can learn to their fullest potential.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

Upon graduation, I joined Inner City Teaching Corps, a Chicago-based volunteer program. It was modeled after the Jesuit Volunteer Corps but was exclusively for teachers. I spent two summers as a part of the Mexico Immersion Program with Kim McElaney, and that’s when I knew I wanted to be a teacher.

I loved teaching from that first summer after graduation and have grown in leadership roles since being a classroom teacher.

3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?

Pax Christi, RICH (Residents for Improved Campus Housing), Mexico Immersion Program, Liturgical Ministry

4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

I was a Religious Studies major with an emphasis on Liberation Theology. The Jesuit mission of living one’s life in the service of others was a through-line in my studies. The notion that our liberation is directly tied to those who are most marginalized is validated by the gospel stories of Jesus in the New Testament. I wanted to start my teaching career where I was most needed.

5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

The professors at Holy Cross taught me to analyze and think critically, to look at ideas from multiple perspectives, and to be articulate in my rationale. I was a part of the “first” First Year Program at Holy Cross, and that experience of reading a shared text across multiple disciplines was invaluable.

6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

Strive for the “grey” in our world. There is far too much instant polarization. We have knee-jerk reactions to those whose political ideology does not match ours. Be solid in your values and what you know to be true and good, and be open to the intrinsic value of those who disagree. Be the one willing to have the hard conversation with someone who thinks about the world differently than you do.

October 4, 2022

Meet Alum Sean Callahan ’89, Mission Director for USAID/Afghanistan

Name: Sean E Callahan

Class Year: 1989

Title: Mission Director for USAID/Afghanistan

Organization Name: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

I am responsible for creating, implementing and leading US foreign assistance programs based on sound development principles for the Afghan people including promoting human rights, democracy, and human rights; supporting Afghan women and girls; and mitigating the effects of the humanitarian and economic crises in Afghanistan.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

My Holy Cross semester in Washington DC exposed me to so many different international organizations, think tanks, issues and views that were part of the policy and legislative making process related to international affairs that I was unaware of until then. That semester made me more interested in international issues. My job after Holy Cross was as a legal assistant at a Wall Street law firm. While I thought about law school then and the lawyers there impressed me, I wasn’t interested in a corporate law job nor going to law school just yet. It took 6 years and deferring admission three times before I went to grad school for a joint JD/MPA. Instead, I moved to Southeast Asia first as a Princeton-In-Asia fellow and then with the International Catholic Migration Commission working on refugee matters.

3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?

I was on the varsity swim team and started the water polo club. I hope it is still going. I was also part of the Film club where we picked and showed independent and foreign “films” in Hogan and then more Hollywood style movies in lower Kimball on the weekends.

4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

My major was political science. Courses in political theory, comparative systems, political economy, history and even the classics made me interested in how the US and other countries analyze and address serious issues such as refugees, sovereign debt, humanitarian crises and the other development challenges. This led to looking for work and experiences overseas.

5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

First and foremost, the strong belief – that the Cross instilled in me – of service for others. Even after 20+ years in development work and despite the bureaucracy of the US government, I still strongly believe in the USAID’s mission to help others which I credit to Holy Cross. The most used skill that HC taught me was inquisitiveness. To understand people and problems in order to get to a solution – whether how to unlock financial liquidity in the Afghanistan or create space for civil society in Afghanistan – one needs to understand the underlying reasons and problems. However, the only way to get there is to ask questions and lots of them.

6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

Get out of your comfort zone. Travel. Meet new people. Be patient. No one lands their dream job right out of school or even after several different jobs. I would also advise against faking it. Trust your heart and look at what motivates you whether it’s public service; the private sector; a religious calling; academia or the fine arts. It all falls in place eventually if you stay true to yourself.

October 4, 2022

Meet Alumna Cynthia White ’95, President at Ceatro Group

Name: Cynthia White

Class Year: 1995

Title: President

Organization Name: Ceatro Group

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

Founding, managing, and growing a consulting and research firm that helps organizations design better experiences and deliver more and different value to the humans that matter to them – customers, employees, suppliers, etc.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

Immediately after Holy Cross, I was a Fulbright Scholar in Ghana, West Africa – which was amazing. When I hit the job market a year later, it was a recruiting firm who introduced me to the idea of going into business at an intellectual technology company that was looking for unique candidates.

Add in a very helpful Holy Cross alum in that company’s HR department, and I felt right at home. The culture and purpose at that company helped me see that I could find a fit for many of my interests and talents in the business world. I hadn’t thought of business as an avenue I would consider until then.

3. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

Studio Art and Sociology/Anthropology with a focus on African Studies. My work at Holy Cross – academically, socially, and in partnership with professors – helped me created a solid platform from which I can choose my own adventure. The combination of my undergrade studies and experiences, a master’s in foreign policy and conflict resolution, the job, career, and life choices I’ve made, and opportunities earned and given have created a very exciting path. So far. I’m not done and I’m excited to see what comes next.

4. What were you involved with on campus?

Going to class. Studying. Creating art in the art studio. Work study in Kimball and the photo studio. Time with friends. Getting to know professors. Sleeping. Exercising. Eating. Studying abroad. The unground pro-choice group. Student government. Curating art shows. Advocacy groups. Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

Curiosity and an interest in working with people.

Holy Cross allowed me to ask all and any question in as many topics as I could handle, and learn how to find answers or pathways to answers. This is the foundation of my career pursuits. Next, my job is about people – interacting, listening, hearing, communicating, influencing, coaching, partnering, teaching, understanding, researching, analyzing. All the opportunities I had at Holy Cross – in the classroom, in my work study jobs, running clubs, speaking in public, negotiating with roommates, dealing with challenges with friends, navigating course scheduling, studying abroad, etc. helped build these interests and abilities

6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

Focus on building you, not your resume

Be open to what may come, now and in the future

Be honest with yourself about what you need and want, and also about what you don’t yet know that you need or want.

October 4, 2022

Meet Alumna Meghan Shaffer ’20, Associate for Executive Storytelling

Name: Meghan Shaffer

Class Year: 2020

Title: Associate for Executive Storytelling

Organization Name: Manhattan Strategies

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

Manhattan Strategies is a leading independent consulting firm for the world’s leading and emerging brands and voices, and I lead out social media and communications consultation and strategy for a group of executives at a Fortune 100 tech company that specializes in the future of work and sustainability innovation.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

My first job after Holy Cross was doing marketing content and strategy at an interior design firm in New York City. The job involved a lot of content creation and networking, something the Holy Cross Career Center prepared me well for. Although that job wasn’t the best fit for me, it gave me valuable experience that was an important part of my path to my current job. The agency side that I work on now is very collaborative, which reminds me a lot of my experience at Holy Cross. I work with a small, incredibly talented team who are constantly challenging and supporting me, championing the unique skills I bring to the table and inspiring me to improve wherever I can. It reminds me a lot of the small class experience at Holy Cross, where we were always encouraged to consider the different perspectives of everyone in the room and come together to find solutions.

3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?

I was a stage manager for the theatre department and ACT, and worked backstage or in the booth for a lot of the shows during my time on campus. I was also a Features editor for The Spire, worked as a study abroad ambassador after studying abroad in Galway, Ireland my junior year, and performed in the Vagina Monologues my senior year.

4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

I was a double major in English and history. Most of my day is spent writing in various formats, everything from social media posts to longer thought leadership articles to strategy decks, so I feel like I truly use my English major everyday. I always wanted to pursue a career where I would be able to write and be creative, and I’m grateful to have found a job in an industry that I was less familiar with (tech) where I felt I could bring a lot of value as a strong writer. I picked up a history major in college because I was passionate about it, but I learned incredibly strong research skills that I use often as I learn about new innovations in my industry and look for creative storytelling opportunities.

5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

First and foremost, I received a stellar education in English and language that I use everyday as a writer. But besides that, I always saw Holy Cross as a place that gives you back as much as you take, which challenged me to take initiative and seek out the things I was interested in and wanted. I try to keep that mindset at work and be proactive in my problem solving and take initiative to grow as a professional. Every professor at Holy Cross encouraged thoughtful questioning, which is a great tool for anyone just starting out in their career. I don’t stress over not knowing the answer 100% of the time, because I know that I have the tools to find the answer.

6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

Get involved with what you’re passionate about, and if you can’t find it on campus, find it somewhere else. Holy Cross has so many great opportunities and connections, both on campus and off. Take advantage of them while you can!

September 14, 2022

Meet Alumna Paige Cohen ’21, Junior Consultant – Human Services

Name: Paige Cohen

Class Year: 2021

Title: Junior Consultant – Human Services

Organization Name: Public Consulting Group

1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?

In my role, I support projects with state human services agencies, helping agencies design and evaluate programs (examples might be TANF, SNAP, or workforce development programs), increase revenue/cut costs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?

I first learned about Public Consulting Group (PCG) through a simple LinkedIn job search in the fall of my junior year at Holy Cross, when I saw their posting for a summer internship. After going to the PCG website, I became really intrigued by the concept of public sector consulting and how private businesses can help support state and local governments. I applied, and through more LinkedIn networking, realized that Stephen Skinner, their Director of Marketing, is an HC alum. I connected with Stephen, and he supported me through the interview process and helped me secure my internship with the PCG Marketing team in summer 2020.

I really enjoyed my internship, but I was hoping to transition to the consulting side of the business, as I wanted to dig more into policy work. The more limited job market of early 2021 and my lack of quantitative skills made it challenging to land that consulting job right out of Holy Cross. I ended up taking another job doing internal strategy and operations at L.E.K. Consulting for a year after graduation. While at L.E.K., I focused on learning as much as I could about the consulting industry and building up my quantitative/analytical skills. I always kept an eye out for PCG job postings, and in April, I saw an opening for a Junior Consultant role. I emailed Stephen right away to let him know I was applying, and I was delighted to accept a job offer in May. I’ve been in my role for about 6 weeks now and am having a great experience so far.

3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?

While I was on campus, I was a member of the Varsity Rowing team. I was also a Community-Based Learning Intern, an SGA Cabinet member, and Political Science Student Advisory Committee member.

4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?

I was an English and Political Science double major. I’ve always loved Literature, and the English major gave me a foundational skillset in good writing, reading, and communication. Political Science offered me an application for that skillset, as I thought through and wrote about issues of public policy. My interest in this intersection of policy and communications led me first to an internship at the State Department in the summer of 2019 and then to PCG as both an intern and now a full-time employee.

5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?

Critical thinking and policy analysis are two skills that I developed at Holy Cross that I use often in my work at PCG. Throughout classes at Holy Cross, we were called to “ask more”— to not just memorize information but to think critically about what we were learning. I have to do this sort of critical thinking often at work, as we think about how to make state programs operate more efficiently. I also took several public policy classes at Holy Cross, where I studied and debated many of the government policies that I work with now at PCG.

6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?

Be patient! Even if your first job or your first internship isn’t what you wanted, there are many paths to take in your career and your first job is just a first step. Try to make the most of any opportunity you are given at work to build up your skills, so that you are prepared for your next move.