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Episode 2: Featuring Anthony Ratliff as he shares his experience working with the fashion industry in Chicago, Atlanta, and New York Fashion Week

Listen to Jamil who is majoring in Public Policy talk about his internship experience with Knox County Democrats in Galesburg.

Listen to Benjamin Rogina share his summer internship experience with the Bastian Family Center for Career Success organizing the 2nd Annual Gateway2Galesburg Community Fair which took place in September 2022. His internship experience coupled with his Start-up Term project shifted his career interests from finance and accounting to marketing and strategic business planning.  

Jennifer Smith, Professor & Chair of Dance at Knox College, shares her professional dance journey, how she built Knox's dance program over the years, and her work as the Artistic Director of "Back & to the Left Productions", a contemporary dance based performance company in Galesburg, IL. 

This week's Alumni Spotlight welcomes Jessica Drew, '07 alum, to talk about her professional experience in Human Resources for non-profit organizations, her journey to self-awareness and work-life balance, and how studying at Knox prepared her for the job application process. 

As a plant enthusiast, Jessica leaves us with some words of wisdom: "I like to think of people as plants. Different plants flourish in different places. It's important to understand what kind of plant you are and where you would really best thrive when planted." 

Laura Lane, Professor of Music & Director of Choral Activities, shares her journey to becoming a Choral Director, her experience with the Knox College Choir, and advice to students interested in pursuing music as she completes her 40th year at Knox.