When Courtney Duncil, ’99, was a student at Meredith, she was unsure of what career path to pursue. Now, as a discovery counsel at Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte, N.C., she realizes how her time at Meredith prepared her for a successful career.
Eiko Sato Kodama’s, ’82, career trajectory has taken unexpected turns since her time at Meredith. She first heard of Meredith from a North Carolinian classmate as a high schooler attending an international school. Upon visiting, she fell in love with the beautiful campus and knew it was the right college for her.
Christina Saraceno, ’17, was raised to believe she could do anything if she set her mind to it. Saraceno was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, which has led to her using a wheelchair as the disability affects her four limbs and balance. Because of her diagnosis, many individuals have doubted her ability to achieve her goals. Saraceno has never let that deter her.
From a young age, Kenya Lawrence, ’07, sought out opportunities to teach. As early as junior high, she would tutor elementary students. In high school, she mentored middle schoolers through the Breakthrough Collaborative program and volunteered as a summer camp counselor.
Kelsey Riner, ’12, grew up dancing but she never thought it could be part of her career path – until she came to Meredith College. Starting her college career as a food and nutrition major with a minor in dance, Riner soon realized she was spending more time in the dance studio than the food laboratory. With the support and encouragement of her academic advisor, Carol Finley, head of the dance and theatre department, and Alyson Colwell-Waber, professor emerita of dance, Riner switched her major to dance.