Latane Campbell '81 Captain / B-737-800, American Airlines

Aviation is a great career for anyone who loves to travel, stays cool under pressure, and excels at engineering concepts. Expect to work long and unusual hours, but you can make a great income and meet people from all over the world.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 310

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Dan Deutermann '87 Managing Director, The Squadron

Lt. Commander Kelly Deutermann Search and Rescue Helicopter Pilot, U.S. Coast Guard

Gain two perspectives during this joint session with Dan Deutermann '87 and his wife Kelly. Dan Deutermann is a helicopter pilot for a VIP air department, an aviation industry entrepreneur, and a retired military helicopter pilot (US Navy and US Coast Guard), and his wife Kelly Deutermann is an active duty Search and Rescue Helicopter pilot for the US Coast Guard.

Military aviation is not what you see in the movies; it is far more exciting and rewarding in real life! Success in this industry is measured by how well you perform in incredibly dynamic and hazardous environments and routinely requires accepting a high level of risk for the benefit of others. Take this opportunity to have an open and frank discussion about the path towards becoming a military aviator and what one can expect post military career.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 303

Session(s): Morning

Leah Andress '08 Investor Relations and Capital Markets, Federal Realty Investment Trust

Investor relations/capital markets is a great fit for someone with an analytical mind that enjoys crafting and telling stories, building relationships with all types of people and is interested in finance. Marketing, math, writing skills, good judgement, Excel/PowerPoint skills and organization are all key to being successful in this field.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 206

Session(s): Afternoon

Toni Karasanyi '00 Communications Consultant, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Unit, World Bank Group

Development finance is a great industry for those who love learning new languages, cultures, and collaborating with clients and colleagues from across the globe. Communications requires strong writing skills, creative thinking, and quick judgment while working at the crossroads of international politics and large investment deals.

Location: Townsend 304

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Howard Smith '76 President & COO, Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop’s mission is to be the premier commercial real estate finance company in the country. We look for individuals who are driven, maintain positive energy, and are able to stretch and take risks. The industry is fast paced and ever changing which makes for an adaptive, competitive and continual learning environment.

Location: Townsend 202

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Barbara Bai '08 Statistician, Harvard Medical School

A statistician/data scientist applies their technical skills in math and coding to inform public policy, nonprofit/mission-based goals, or business objectives. A penchant for detail, being results driven, and having strong analytical and communication skills are common traits among statisticians/data scientists.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 202

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Victoria Hightower '06 DC Public Schools, Early Childhood Education Division

I am a bilingual early childhood parent coordinator for the Head Start program in D.C. In D.C., the Head Start program operates within the public school system, so I also work for D.C. public schools. On a regular day, I am facilitating parent workshops as well as collaborating with school staff regarding student and/or family needs.

Students who are interested in education, working with families, and/or Spanish may find this career of interest.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 308

Session(s): Morning

Betsy Watts Metcalf '00 Founder and Owner of TailorMade Educational Consulting and Partner at Education Connection Advisors

Many components go into finding the right school for a child: community, structure, geography, family, academics, learning support and extracurricular offerings to name a few. Working with families, connecting with school admission offices, counseling, and a love of education are all important aspects of the educational consulting profession.

Location: Townsend 309

Session(s): Morning

Hillary Harper Molitor '05 Vice Principal, KIPP DC Lead Academy

Grateful for the education you've been given? Education and non-profits are exciting ways to get outside your comfort zone and give back to communities and children who need the help. Open but not limited to prospective teachers, administrators, or those interested in education policy!

Location: Hummel Learning Center 301

Session(s): Afternoon

Will Nisbet '01 Administrator, The Hill School in Middleburg, Va.

School administration is a great fit for those who are motivated by mission-based work, love listening to others, and find reward in collective goal-setting. Writing skills, oral communication, creative thinking, a sense of humor, and good judgment come in very handy!

Location: Townsend 201

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Patrice Scott Williams '95 Consultant, U.S. Department of Education

Education is the greatest equalizer. I believe it is the solution to all problems. Let's talk about how you can support education from many different angles - not just in the classroom. Research, policy, technology, innovation - empowering under-served populations locally, nationally and globally. Let's also talk about real-life choices - and the pathways you are about to take. Did I mention I work from home?

Location: Townsend 200

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Jon Trapp '99 Attorney, Law Offices of James D. Williams, Jr.

Jon Trapp's practice focuses on criminal defense as well as traffic matters, and he currently serves on the board for the Durham County Bar Association, where he heads the Public Outreach Committee and is a member of the George White Bar Association.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Trapp worked as a teacher, and also served as an athletics coach for five years coaching football, basketball, and track on varsity levels. He taught U.S. History, World History, Western Civilization as well as First and Second level Spanish.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 306

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Allison Priebe Brooks '94 Jewelry Designer & Small Business Owner of Queen Bee Design

There is no harder job than working for yourself - especially if you are artist. I am a jewelry designer who became very successful very quickly in our nation's capitol with no business plan just a dream and $1,000. Fifteen years later I am recreating myself and the Queen Bee jewelry line to create an even bigger Buzz.

Locations:

Morning: Townsend 206

Afternoon: Learning Center 304

Greg DiNardo '09 Co-Founder, Arbit, Inc.

Working for a tech startup is a good fit for someone who wants to come to work each day excited to make an immediate impact on their company and the success of the business. An entrepreneur should be open minded, willing to take a risk and step out of their comfort zone, possesses good communication skills, and demonstrates the ability to handle adversity.

Location: Townsend 205

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Craig Dixon '93 Co-Founder and Co-CEO, The St. James Group, LLC

There is no single path to entrepreneurship. Anyone can become an entrepreneur. You have to possess the ability to recognize a market need that is not being filled (or being filled well) and fill it yourself. The rest is communication, organization, and determination.

Craig is a lawyer by trade who later attended Harvard Business School and helped to co-found The St. James, a massive new sports and wellness complex in Springfield, Virginia.

Location: Baker Science Center Lecture Room

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Tevan Green '96 CEO & President, Citadel Logic, LLC

Tevan Green is founder and CEO of Citadel Logic, a cyber-security firm in Hampton, Va, and the founder of SOFjobs.com, the first special operations job board in the world. He graduated from The Citadel and retired from a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force with the rank of major, earning a Bronze Star for his leadership roles in special operations logistics in Afghanistan.

Location: Townsend 203

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Hattie Gruber '00 Founder, Kiss the Ring New York

The custom luxury jewelry business is a fast-paced, rewarding industry for those interested in using creative design skills along with a strong business sense. Great for those focused on entrepreneurial endeavors, social media/public relations, and starting a company from the ground up.

Location: Townsend 308

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Betsy Watts Metcalf '00 Founder and Owner of TailorMade Educational Consulting and Partner at Education Connection Advisors

Many components go into finding the right school for a child: community, structure, geography, family, academics, learning support and extracurricular offerings to name a few. Working with families, connecting with school admission offices, counseling, and a love of education are all important aspects of the educational consulting profession.

Location: Townsend 309

Session(s): Morning

Katharine Pelzer '06 Director of Commercial Operations, SparkMeter

SparkMeter is a venture-backed company that has developed a solution that can bring electric utilities to low-income customers in developing countries. Our metering system is being widely adopted in rural parts of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Working in early stage companies offers the opportunity to bet on yourself and rise in rank outside of a clearly defined ladder climb more typical to large corporations. It is an excellent fit if you are a self-starter, ambitious, mission-driven, opportunistic, not risk adverse, comfortable with ambiguity and limited structure, and if you have a team mentality (as opposed to clear role definition).

I work in sales and operations management - the most important skill I have is understanding what drives others, whether customers or teammates. Other important skills are strong interpersonal communications skills (empathy, vulnerability, humor!), marketing, and the ability to make decisions with often limited information (intuition, fast processing).

Location: Townsend 306

Session(s): Afternoon

Elly Palmer '98 Adjunct Instructor, Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies

Brennan Killeen Lynch '05 RN, BSN Clinical Nurse, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Join this joint session with Elly Palmer '98 and Brennan Killeen Lynch '05! Nursing is exciting and deeply rewarding and offers a diverse range of opportunities for people who are drawn to the science and hands-on skills of healthcare, as well as the art of caring for and connecting with patients and communities. Nurses not only provide direct care to patients in acute care settings, but can also work in hospital administration and management, public health, academia, global health initiatives, healthcare policy, legal services, wellness centers, informatics and technology startups, and the list goes on.

Location: Ainslie 104

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Edward Morrison '76 MD, Vascular Surgeon, Coastal Vascular & Vein Center

If you are looking for an engaging field of work that will challenge you intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, then consider medicine. It is a long haul, full of agony and ecstasy. I would love to see you and plan to have an engaging, challenging conversation.

Location: Townsend 303

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Latane Campbell '81 Captain / B-737-800, American Airlines

Aviation is a great career for anyone who loves to travel, stays cool under pressure, and excels at engineering concepts. Expect to work long and unusual hours, but you can make a great income and meet people from all over the world.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 310

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Toni Karasanyi '00 Communications Consultant, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Unit, World Bank Group

Development finance is a great industry for those who love learning new languages, cultures, and collaborating with clients and colleagues from across the globe. Communications requires strong writing skills, creative thinking, and quick judgment while working at the crossroads of international politics and large investment deals.

Location: Townsend 304

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Katharine Pelzer '06 Director of Commercial Operations, SparkMeter

SparkMeter is a venture-backed company that has developed low-cost, pre-pay enabled, smart metering system as a solution for electric utilities in developing countries to serve low-income customers. Our metering system is being widely adopted by utilities serving customers in rural parts of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Working in early stage companies offers the opportunity to bet on yourself and rise in rank outside of a clearly defined ladder climb more typical to large corporations. It is an excellent fit if you are a self-starter, ambitious, mission-driven, opportunistic, not risk adverse, comfortable with ambiguity and limited structure, and if you have a team mentality (as opposed to clear role definition).

I work in sales and operations management - the most important skill I have is understanding what drives others, whether customers or teammates. Other important skills are strong interpersonal communications skills (empathy, vulnerability, humor!), marketing, and the ability to make decisions with often limited information (intuition, fast processing).

Location: Townsend 306

Session(s): Afternoon

Paul Blake '10 Business, Tech and International Affairs Journalism, BBC News

International multimedia journalism is a great career for anyone who wants to travel and see the world on someone else's dime while making a difference through creative pursuits. A desire to learn something new everyday and cope with round-the-clock work schedule are must-have skills, but you'll be rewarded with the opportunity to be on the sidelines of history.

Location: Townsend 302

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Zach Drennen '88 President, Strong Mountain Communities

Episcopal priest, former school teacher and organic farmer. Most recent endeavors prior to working with Coalfield include running an international NGO in Kenya focused on educational development in rural communities.

Non-profits and social enterprises (for-profit businesses with a social or community benefit) offer fulfilling and rewarding national and international careers that combine the best of for-profit opportunities with non-profit ‘heart’.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 302

Session(s): Afternoon

David Kagulu-Kalema '10 Global Manager, Endeavor

Working at the nexus of startups, entrepreneurship and economic development requires a passion for innovation and international development. This type of work suits someone who is interested in business, can work in fast-paced environments and loves connecting with individuals from other countries.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 302

Session(s): Morning

Kristen Edwards Marquardt '97 Senior Advisor, House of Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Affairs requires intellectual curiosity, strong interpersonal skills, belief in international systems, and writing/speaking skills. Working in Congress requires patience, coalition building, a great degree of diplomacy, and self-motivation.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 307

Session(s): Afternoon

Zsolt Parkanyi '00 Head of Workplace Solutions, Commercial Bank International, Dubai, UAE

Corporate real estate is an exciting career path for people who enjoy amalgamating a cross-section of disciplines such as architecture, economics, project management, sustainable engineering and law and turn ideas into tangible solutions. Some of you will spend 2/3 of your life in an office environment; why not champion the creation of spaces that work for you?

Location: Townsend 306

Session(s): Morning

Paul Blake '10 Business, Tech and International Affairs Journalism, BBC News

International multimedia journalism is a great career for anyone who wants to travel and see the world on someone else's dime while making a difference through creative pursuits. A desire to learn something new everyday and cope with round-the-clock work schedule are must-have skills, but you'll be rewarded with the opportunity to be on the sidelines of history.

Location: Townsend 302

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Schuyler Williams '00 Senior Account Executive, The New York Times

Advertising sales is a great fit for competitive, goal-oriented self-starters who like to see the results of their work - and get rewarded for it. It is also great for those who like consistent new challenges and those who have a natural curiosity and propensity to learn more about various industries and products. Excellent writing skills, superb organization, attention to detail and a team player attitude are all necessary skills in this industry.

Location: Townsend 301

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Craig Dixon '93 Co-Founder and Co-CEO, The St. James Group, LLC

There is no single path to entrepreneurship. Anyone can become an entrepreneur. You have to possess the ability to recognize a market need that is not being filled (or being filled well) and fill it yourself. The rest is communication, organization, and determination.

Craig is a lawyer by trade who later attended Harvard Business School and helped to co-found The St. James, a massive new sports and wellness complex in Springfield, Virginia.

Location: Baker Science Center Lecture Room

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Jon Trapp '99 Attorney, Law Offices of James D. Williams, Jr.

Jon Trapp's practice focuses on criminal defense as well as traffic matters, and he currently serves on the board for the Durham County Bar Association, where he heads the Public Outreach Committee and is a member of the George White Bar Association.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Trapp worked as a teacher, and also served as an athletics coach for five years coaching football, basketball, and track on varsity levels. He taught U.S. History, World History, Western Civilization as well as First and Second level Spanish.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 306

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Dan Deutermann '87 Managing Director, The Squadron

Lt. Commander Kelly Deutermann Search and Rescue Helicopter Pilot, U.S. Coast Guard

Gain two perspectives during this joint session with Dan Deutermann '87 and his wife Kelly. Dan Deutermann is a helicopter pilot for a VIP air department, an aviation industry entrepreneur, and a retired military helicopter pilot (US Navy and US Coast Guard), and his wife Kelly Deutermann is an active duty Search and Rescue Helicopter pilot for the US Coast Guard.

Military aviation is not what you see in the movies; it is far more exciting and rewarding in real life! Success in this industry is measured by how well you perform in incredibly dynamic and hazardous environments and routinely requires accepting a high level of risk for the benefit of others. Take this opportunity to have an open and frank discussion about the path towards becoming a military aviator and what one can expect post military career.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 303

Session(s): Morning

Woody Dewing '12 Infantry Officer, United States Marine Corps

Edward K. Pritchard IV '09 First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps

Matthew Hurley '08 Active a Duty Infantry Officer, United States Army

Join these three young alumni who have attended military academies and found fulfillment in military service.

"We all felt that Episcopal set us up for success in any rite of life, and certainly the Marine Corps or Army. If you want to talk about military academies, ROTC, or just Episcopal life in general and how to get the most out of it, come over and hang out. Military interest isn't required; we would love to talk Episcopal and beyond with anyone."

Location: Athletic Classroom C, Hershey Athletic Center

Session(s): Morning

Tevan Green '96 CEO & President, Citadel Logic, LLC

Tevan Green is founder and CEO of Citadel Logic, a cyber-security firm in Hampton, Va. He retired from a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force with the rank of major, earning a Bronze Star for his leadership roles in special operations logistics in Afghanistan. He now serves as founder and CEO of Citadel Logic, a cyber-security firm in Hampton, Va.

Location: Townsend 203

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Zach Drennen '88 President, Strong Mountain Communities

Episcopal priest, former school teacher and organic farmer. Most recent endeavors prior to working with Coalfield include running an international NGO in Kenya focused on educational development in rural communities.

Non-profits and social enterprises (for-profit businesses with a social or community benefit) offer fulfilling and rewarding national and international careers that combine the best of for-profit opportunities with non-profit ‘heart’.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 302

Session(s): Afternoon

David Kagulu-Kalema '10 Global Manager, Endeavor

Working at the nexus of startups, entrepreneurship and economic development requires a passion for innovation and international development. This type of work suits someone who is interested in business, can work in fast-paced environments and loves connecting with individuals from other countries.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 302

Session(s): Morning

Tyler Brown '99 Senior Vice President, Mercury

U.S politics are in a period of transformational change. Voting coalitions are shifting; polling is becoming less reliable. What does the future entail for the nation's two major political parties? How will technology impact political campaigns and the information on which voters rely to make decisions?

Location: Townsend 204

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Kristen Edwards Marquardt '97 Senior Advisor, House of Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Affairs requires intellectual curiosity, strong interpersonal skills, belief in international systems, and writing/speaking skills. Working in Congress requires patience, coalition building, a great degree of diplomacy, and self-motivation.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 307

Session(s): Afternoon

Lauren Marshall '09 Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner

Working on policy in Congress is rewarding, exciting, and (usually) intellectually stimulating. The Hill is a great place for idealistic people who care deeply about public service, helping others, and shaping the future of our country.

Location: Townsend 206

Session(s): Afternoon

Teddy Peterson '07 Digital Director, National Republican Congressional Committee

If you like politics, you would like being a political operative. If you hate politics, you would hate being a political operative. There are a bunch of different roles on a campaign and a lot of career paths you can take once you gain campaign skills, including communications, advertising, fundraising, government, and lobbying. If you have an interest in politics, I can tell you about my experience thus far and answer any of your questions to the best of my ability.

Location: Townsend 309

Session(s): Afternoon

Alexa Williams '10 Political Organizer

Political organizing is a great fit for people who seek a fast-paced, team-oriented and dynamic work environment and who also want to be civically engaged and make a difference in communities and representation. Someone who is engaging, likes spending time with people and is competitive and goals-driven, will thrive on a campaign.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 309

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Woody Coley '73 Senior Managing Director, Trammell Crow Company / Value2Partners, LLC

Woody Coley has decades of experience working in real estate investment and development. After EHS, Mr. Coley graduated from UNC – Chapel Hill with a BA-Economics and also played basketball for coaching legend Dean Smith, where he was twice recognized as the team’s most inspirational player.

Location: Honor Committee Room

Session(s): Afternoon

Zsolt Parkanyi '00 Head of Workplace Solutions, Commercial Bank International, Dubai, UAE

Corporate real estate is an exciting career path for people who enjoy amalgamating a cross-section of disciplines such as architecture, economics, project management, sustainable engineering and law and turn ideas into tangible solutions. Some of you will spend 2/3 of your life in an office environment; why not champion the creation of spaces that work for you?

Location: Townsend 306

Session(s): Morning

Howard Smith '76 President & COO, Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop’s mission is to be the premier commercial real estate finance company in the country. We look for individuals who are driven, maintain positive energy, and are able to stretch and take risks. The industry is fast paced and ever changing which makes for an adaptive, competitive and continual learning environment.

Location: Townsend 202

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Tevan Green '96 CEO & President, Citadel Logic, LLC

Tevan Green is founder and CEO of Citadel Logic, a cyber-security firm in Hampton, Va. He retired from a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force with the rank of major, earning a Bronze Star for his leadership roles in special operations logistics in Afghanistan. He now serves as founder and CEO of Citadel Logic, a cyber-security firm in Hampton, Va.

Location: Townsend 203

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

JT Jobe '07 Software Engineer, TuneCore

Software development is a rewarding mix of creativity and logic as well as a constant learning process. Anyone can learn the basics of computer science and create applications for fun or profit with practice.

Location: Hummel Learning Center 213

Session(s): Morning

Chip Register '85 Member of the Executive Committee, Publicis Groupe Co-CEO, Publicis.Sapient

Business in the digital age. For those who are interesting in how the digital technologies are revolutionizing brands, businesses and government. From Super Bowl ads to billion dollar startups to national security to hardcore technology, it’s all in play. And smart, creative, adaptable, entrepreneurial and tech-savvy young people are winning the game.

Location: Townsend 300

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon

Victoria Friedman Thevenot '07 Ad/Product Developer, New York Magazine

Making tools for the web is a great fit for creative individuals who enjoy tackling new challenges and working with a lot of different personalities, and learning skills that can apply to more than one job. Creative thinking, experimentation, and communication are essential.

Location: Sperry Lecture Hall

Session(s): Morning, Afternoon