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Higher Education: Hamal Strayhorn

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Hamal Strayhorn shares his story and illustrates how students can take the next steps by being open with each other, as well as themselves. Spending 14 years in higher education administration, Hamal has played an imperative role in residence life, social justice, and diversity on Montclair State University's campus.

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Communications: Joel Penney

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Dr. Joel Penney specializes in new media, critical/cultural studies, and political communication and theory. His research focuses on the uses of participatory and digital media for social and political advocacy.

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Public Health: Mohammad Naseer Malikzai

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Dr. Malikzai shares his experience pursuing medicine, working with the UN, and transitioning to public health studies in the US.

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Fashion Studies: Abby Lillethun

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Dr. Lillethun shares her experience in theatre design, costume studio management, and academic program development.

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Justice Studies: Peter King

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Peter King, Esq. shares his journey in law, from real estate to intellectual property, and reflects on how personal values shape career paths.

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Marketing: Faith Taylor

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Faith Taylor discusses her career in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and marketing, and the importance of resilience and positivity.

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Communications: Joe Amditis

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Joe Amditis, Associate Director of the Center for Cooperative Media, discusses journalism, political science, and international law.

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Marketing: Thomas Miller

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Thomas Miller discusses his evolution from accounting to sales to leading a tech company in the legal industry.

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