I graduated from Wofford College with a BA in Religious Studies and minors in Accounting and Business before going to Wake Forest for my MSM. Throughout high school and college I worked at a Christian summer camp where I held many different roles, eventually working my way up to leadership. I also had a non-profit internship where I worked directly with the founder/president to help start the organization. All of these roles led me to where I am today. I get to combine my passion for camp ministry with my desire to help non-profits continue upward growth. The Ridgecrest Foundation has provided me with just that. I get to work closely with Camp Ridgecrest for Boys, Camp Crestridge for Girls, and Ridgecrest Conference Center as we all strive to impact lives for God’s glory. My job looks different every day, but I love connecting with different people who’s lives were impacted by Ridgecrest in some way. Hearing their stories and getting to see why they give for future generations to be impacted the way they were.
Advice I have for current students:
-Don’t let anyone tell you that you cannot do something; it can be difficult when classmates are applying to jobs in the big 4 or going to work in the corporate world and you feel left behind. Non-profit work is just as important and a tight knit community to work in.
-You get to be the author of your own story. When everyone else is taking the high paying jobs, but you know you want to be in non-profit, GO! It’s worth it, I promise.
– Use your network. People (especially in the non-profit world) want to help you. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask, you never know who your resume will get passed along to and you may just end up with your dream job on accident.
– Selfishly, you can also reach out to me if there is any way I can help you, encourage you, or pass your resume along.