First-Generation individuals are one of the first in their immediate families to complete a college degree. They may also be the first to start a career in the professional world. Hear from a panel of first-gen staff, faculty, students, alumni, and industry professionals and learn how to navigate your career as a first-generation student and how your background can be an asset.  RSVP in Handshake.

Panelists include:

• Karely Avila Ledesma '20, Senior Communications Associate, Road to Hire
• Marq Brown, Associate Director of Intern Impact, GardHouse
• Stephanie Keene (she/her/hers) Director of Enrollment & Student Services, McColl School of Business, Queens University of Charlotte
• Nancy Johnson, Ph.D. (she/her/hers), Professor of Psychology, Queens University of Charlotte
• Elodie Deneassembaye '23, B.A Human Services, French, Queens University of Charlotte