Careers Unfiltered

Start-up culture is so hot right now. LinkedIn is full of venture capitalists and young entrepreneurs sharing their insights, and plenty of people are launching their own businesses. As a New Venture Specialist at NextCorps, Devin Sandon '14 recruits, supports, and develops clean tech startups. This means that he has the difficult task of, as he puts it, "separating the wheat from the chaff." How do you sniff out a successful start-up? What tips does Devin have for interested engineers? Tune in to find out on this week's episode!

Sometimes in life, obstacles to our goals can petrify us. David Cota-Buckhout, a Career Advisor in the Greene Center, says that we have to push through anyway. Whether it means trusting a decision or fighting for a cause you believe in, the most important thing is to trust yourself and know your voice matters. As a person with a disability, he has pushed boundaries and fought to increase understanding and accessibility at the university. In this episode, David draws upon his experiences at Cornell University, the Greene Center, and as an advocate within UR to convey a compelling call to action for all of us.

As an Associate Brand Manager at CooperVision, Brie Trout '09 '12S knows a thing or two about seeing the big picture. Her studies in Anthropology and Economics, paired with her Simon MBA, give her a unique way of viewing the world. Put on some goggles and dive into marketing and advertising in this episode of Careers Unfiltered.

The ivory tower can be a bit intimidating at times, especially for those who don't see themselves reflected in the institution. As Director of Multicultural Programs & Services at SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Sasha Eloi-Evans works to ensure that all feel welcomed and supported in academia. She also spent nearly a decade at the University of Rochester, working in both the Office of Minority Student Affairs and Department of Linguistics. Tune in this week to hear Sasha discuss the roots of her interest in linguistics, what the climb to higher ed administration is like, and the importance of support and inclusion.

Are you looking to hop into the world of law after graduation? If so, Annie Modica '12 has some advice for you! Between her time at the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she was an editor of the Buffalo Law Review, to private litigation, to clerking for a District judge, she's had a winding path in her five years since graduation. Listen in to hear what she has to say for potential future lawyers!

Overseeing a team of engineers isn't an easy job. Balancing support needs, new projects, and maintenance of code means lots of moving parts. As a Software Architect at Alstom Signaling, Ed Laird '08 endorses relentless positivity and self-care as key to happiness both in the workplace and out. Hear him talk about that as well as his path to management with Danae and guest host Joe Testani this week!

Welcome back to another episode of Careers Unfiltered! This week, Bryce and Danae had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Hessney Lynch who is the founder of Serve Me the Sky Digital (@servemethesky) and the Director of I Heart ROC (@i.heart.roc). Emily graduated from the University of Rochester in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in American History and English Literature. Shortly after, she went on the receive a master's degree from the Warner School of Education. Since completing her education, she has worked hard at building a strong network and reputation within the Rochester community. Tune in as they discuss her transition to self-employment, personal branding, the power of authenticity, and so much more!

Welcome back for Season 2 of Careers Unfiltered! To kick off the season, we have a guest who's had her fair share of "high-powered" roles, as she puts it, between the American Journal of Human Genetics, Booz Allen Hamilton, and UR Medical Center - now she's a 7th Grade science teacher at a suburban Rochester middle school. How and why did she make that seemingly drastic change? Are those roles really so different? Find out on this week's episode!