Host Carmen Lilly dives into the career pathways of Gen Z IROs. Generation Z is currently the largest generation on Earth. This episode’s Special guest was recently honored by the National Investor Relations Institute in their "Rising Leaders Under 40". Miranda Villavecencio, Investor Relations Analyst at Ball Corporation and Co-Sponsorship Chair for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute. They dive into Gen Z's nontraditional entries to the IR profession. Carmen and Miranda discuss experience with organizations' early careers recruitment strategies, post-pandemic transition to work, social investing and aligning work to Gen Z values, in addition to work/life balance, the rise of sustainability practices, and emerging technology.