Forever Wolverines Podcast

Join Student Alumni Ambassadors Mandy and Savannah as they interview UVU alum Wendy Wright '17, community health. As a non-traditional student, Wendy relied heavily on networking, volunteering, and capitalizing on her internship. These skills opened doors for her and created the confidence she utilizes each day as a health educator at the Utah County Health Department.#UVUAlumni #ForeverWolverines

Join Student Alumni Ambassador Mohamed as he interviews UVU alum Bakary Camara '15, accounting and '17 MBA. Bakary gives credit to those at UVU who listened to him and helped him along his educational path as an international student. He has become a lifelong learner with a passion for problem solving and building relationships. His advice is to intentionally network with the future in mind and to do your part to build teams with safety and respect at their core.

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Join Student Alumni Ambassador Mohamed as he interviews UVU alum Andre Jones. Andre graduated in political science in 2018 with a minor in national security studies. Based in the Washington, DC area, he now works as a federal employee in the Department of Homeland Security.  

His time at UVU was heavily influenced by his leadership opportunities. As a transfer student, he leveraged these engaged learning moments to grow his network. His experiences with student government and presidential internships built his desire to pay it forward now, acting as a key influencer promoting the alumni spirit in DC and assisting in creating opportunity for students and alumni interested in landing in the area for their careers.  

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Join Student Alumni Ambassador Savannah as she interviews UVU alum Melanie Wolfe, a 2022 graduate with a bachelor’s in family science and a 2024 graduate with a master's in social work. As a first-generation student, Melanie relied heavily on campus resources to overcome fear, create community, and take advantage of opportunity. She now serves as a bilingual therapist, helping others find resources and continuing the mission of creating a community where all feel a sense of belonging.   

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Join Student Alumni Ambassador, Kaleah, as she interviews Kim Hopkins, a 2021 UVU grad from the Animation and Game Development program. As a 3D Environment Artist at FatalFox Studios, Kim shares excellent advice in redefining failure, finding inspiration, seeking feedback, and becoming a lifelong learner through mentorship.

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Join Student Alumni Ambassadors, Mandy and Savannah, as they speak with UVU alum, Megan Johnson, President and CEO of the Intermountain Spanish Fork Hospital. As a 2008 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduate, she recounts the pivotal moments that shaped her career. Leaning on mentors, education, and the power of listening, she has been able to positively influence her community through healthcare. Being kind and assuming good intent has opened doors in leadership and fostered a growth mindset that continues her success.  

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Join Student Alumni Ambassador, Callie, as she delves into the life of a crime scene investigator with Chelsea Gipson, a 2018 UVU alum of the Criminal Justice program. Insight into her preferred learning style influenced what she pursued after graduation. Self-advocating for long-term goals and surrounding herself with a supportive community has landed her into a dream job that calls upon her greatest strengths.  

This episode does mention elements of crimes scenes. Those sensitive to these topics, please be advised.  

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Join Student Alumni Ambassador, Mohamed, as he talks with Tiana Wynn, a 2024 UVU graduate of the Criminal Justice program. As a new alumna, she speaks about her student journey from dropping out of her first semester of college to being on the Dean’s List and how what was learned aids her now as she explores a career path not considered until after graduation.

Meet the students from our 2024-2025 academic year. Each is on scholarship as a Student Alumni Ambassador, working with UVU's Office of Alumni Relations. They are the ones who found alumni through Wolverine Connect to interview and decided what questions to ask and how the interviews should go. We are so proud of our Utah Valley University students!

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Join Student Alumni Ambassador, Vagner, as he speaks with JC Arauz, a UVU alum working in the cybersecurity industry. JC's journey as a non-traditional student provided him the opportunity to master the art of communicating well and often. Effective networking and leveraging the power of a great interview are a just few of the key topics covered in the story of his career.

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