Career Roadmap
Shay's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Entrepreneurship, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
James E. Taylor High School
Bachelor's Degree
Mass Communications and Political Science
Sam Houston State University
Graduate Degree
Social Work
University of Houston
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare:
Bachelor's Degree: Mass Communications and Political Science
Graduate Degree: Social Work
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Political journalist
2.
Newspaper reporter
3.
Political campaigns
4.
No idea... grad school?
5.
Sociology. No wait, social work.
6.
Definitely don't want to work with the elderly. How about kids?
7.
Definitely don't want to work *with* anyone directly. But, I can help build systems and influence policy to change the lives of thousands of people (kids!) at once.
8.
Here I am, building systems and changing the lives of at-risk children birth through age 8 all across TX.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
You're too direct.
How I responded:
Being in the South, people may have subconscious opinions of how females should behave. Having worked both in the business and nonprofit sectors, my experience has been that people working in nonprofits are much more sensitive (which can be a good thing!). Know that being candid and forthright are valuable characteristics. Just hone those skills, be strong, and be respectful. Finding yourself and your style is a journey!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Don't be afraid to ask for help. Making one or two close friends, joining clubs, and/or getting to know professors can be really helpful. Make the most of every opportunity and doors will keep opening!