Video: Careers in Social Justice
Are you passionate about advocacy and activism? Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community? Are you trying to weigh your options for working at a nonprofit after graduation? Hear from alumni working in non-profits, youth program management, women's advocacy work, social impact, sexual health equity, and comprehensive sexuality education.
Topics Covered:
- The experiences these alumni had in college that helped them figure out what they wanted to do post-graduation.
- How they landed their first job/internship and how that impacted their path.
- Advice for networking in their industry during these uncertain times.
Alumni Speakers:
- Precious Wright '08 (Psychology): Youth Experiencing Success (YES) Career Pathway Specialist at Alternative Schools Network
- Vernon Smith '14 (Sociology with minors in Psychology and African American Studies): Social Impact Associate at Lever for Change, affiliate of the MacArthur Foundation
- Lucy Blumberg '16 (Gender and Sexuality Studies and American Studies with a minor in Global Health): Program Coordinator at The Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies