For Episode 4 of Graduates, Ali interviews Elyse Mack, a 2014 McDermott Scholar. Elyse is a research assistant at the St. Louis Art Museum and recently served as the executive director of Bread and Roses, a St. Louis art non-profit. Elyse reflects on her academic preparation for a career in the arts and shares the perspective she gained from pursuing a master’s degree immediately after undergrad. Elyse also shares lessons she learned as a non-profit executive and details her plans for the next step in her career. In closing, Elyse provides advice on how to get the most out of professional development opportunities.

(Recorded on February 5, 2022)

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