Interested in building a career that creates positive change? Wondering how to turn your values into meaningful work?
In this conversation, Middlebury alumna Kelly Holley ’92 shares practical advice for students interested in careers in education, nonprofits, and the social impact sector.
As Chief Operating Officer of The Challenge Foundation, Holley has spent her career helping organizations increase access to opportunity and improve outcomes through education.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• Skills that help students succeed in mission-driven careers
• Ways to gain experience in education and social impact work
• Different career paths within nonprofit organizations and public service
• Why leadership, empathy, and collaboration matter
• Lessons learned from a career focused on creating opportunity
Whether you’re interested in education, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, community engagement, or public service, this conversation offers practical guidance for building a career that aligns with your values.
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