In this episode we chat with Elena Messenger, a seasoned professional in the field of recreation who shares her diverse career journey. Elena has worked in adaptive sport, military recreation, and municipal recreation. She discusses her upbringing, experiences at ASU, challenges in selecting a major, and the importance of exploring various interests to find one's passion. We delve into her work at the U.S. Adaptive Rec Center, Disabilities Sports UK, and military bases, among other roles. Elena shares advice for college students, stressing the importance of networking, flexibility, and seizing diverse opportunities in the field of recreation.