What's Next?

With Lindsey Gardner, OSU Class of 2013.

Lindsey Gardner always knew she wanted to be a teacher, but a desire to be more proactive in her passion for wellness drove her to design her own lifestyle to be able to do both. Join us as we learn about her experience in being an educator to students around the world and making the time to pursue her passions in wellness and volunteering.

To contact Lindsey about online teaching and opportunities to volunteer with Oregon State in CA at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-gardner-506442156/.

With Malcolm Marable, OSU Class of 2014. 

How did Malcolm build his Just2Nice apparel brand as well as land a job overseas training China's elite track athletes? Listen in as he explains how his life motto "Live Life Confident" helped him to go after new opportunities. 

Clothing brand: j2nclothing.com / IG - @j2nclothing
Training inquiries: IG - @mrjust2nice

With Josey Sechrist, Class of 2016.

It was a love for people that led Josey to become an educator and advocate for students and teachers of color. Listen in as she talks to us about her journey to becoming a middle school math teacher, and her dedication to being a force for positive change in America's education systems. 

With Zane Yanzick, OSU Class of 2014.

A baseball player at OSU, Zane landed his dream job at Nike right out of college. But even as his career was taking off, it was his passion for travel and adventure that led him to take a leap of faith, quit his job, and co-found Adventure Mates with his brother and close friend. Zane sits down with us to tell his story of how life starts at the edge of your comfort zone.

To get involved, follow:

IG: @theadventuremates & @zaneyanzick
Site: adventure-mates.com

With Ellen Yin, OSU Class of 2016.

After an underwhelming experience at her first corporate "desk job", Ellen Yin chats with OSU Next about she made a career pivot and built her own self-run boutique social media marketing agency serving Fortune 500 companies, e-comm startups, and local businesses.

Check out her podcast, Cubicle to CEO, and follow on social:

Instagram: instagram.com/missellenyin
Facebook: facebook.com/missellenyin
Website: ellenyin.com/blog
Podcast: The Cubicle to CEO Podcast

With Sydney Wiese, OSU Class of 2017.

You know her as an OSU Women’s Basketball star and WNBA player for the LA Sparks, but Sydney is figuring out life after college just like everyone else. We talk about her experience leading OSU to the Final Four, dealing with COVID-19, settling into a new city & creating routine without the structure of college life, and our role in standing up against racism.

To follow Sydney on IG: @swiesebaby24

With Willen Sin, OSU Class of 2013 .

A Portland Trailblazers fan growing up, Willen landed a dream internship with the organization after college and then worked his way up the ranks of the marketing and game operations side of the business. From recycling thousands of Chalupa promo coupons to working alongside some legendary figures — Willen takes us under the hood of Portland's most prominent pro sports team. 

Introducing the "What's Next?" podcast by OSU Next, an alumni group within the greater OSU Alumni Association network focused on building community among young Beaver alums.

Season 1 dives into interviews with Beaver alums of the past 10 years with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and stories to tell about their own unique journeys after graduation. 

From professional basketball players to entrepreneurs to travelers — get ready for "What's Next?".