Good thinking. Confident problem solving.

When I entered college, I didn't know what I wanted to study, or the job I wanted to land after graduating. Very quickly, I fell in love with philosophy and math. Each allowed me to explore and find beauty in big, complicated ideas. I got to explore Plato's theory of forms, Aquinas' conception of justice, and Kierkegaard's stages of existence. I learned that the seemingly 'square' world on which Pac-Man lives is really a cylinder, and that e^(iπ) + 1 = 0. These subjects taught me how to creatively problem solve, and work through complex, conflicting, and ambiguous information. They taught me to feel comfortable saying "I don't know," but left me unsatisfied if I remained there. Ultimately, they taught me how to think.

After graduating, I explored healthcare consulting before landing in communications consulting, where I now specialize in product and marketing strategy. After working with many brilliant leaders, I’ve learned that the brightest minds are humble, adaptable, well-rounded problem solvers. They are successful because they can articulate the purpose and strategy behind their actions; they can articulate the why. That’s what I enjoy cultivating in students.

Good writing and strong logical thinking is for so much more than getting an A on papers and tests. Honing these muscles is what empowers students to critically problem solve, deal with ambiguity, take a stance, and develop an authentic voice; it's what equips them not just for the classroom, but for successfully navigating the twists and turns of life ahead of them.