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Celebrate Inspiring Alumni Stories
Explore personal accounts from BPA alumni across the nation. These stories highlight how former members have carried their BPA experiences into successful careers, leadership roles, and community service. Their voices reflect the lasting impact of BPA and offer inspiration for future members and supporters.
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While opportunities to practice public speaking top most lists here, the experiences of taking end-to-end ownership of projects were just as instrumental in preparing for my future.
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Claire Schiller
Cost Productivity Specialist for 3M
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On a personal note, BPA helped me break out of my shell— I used to be shy and introverted, but now I’m an extrovert who enjoys meeting and connecting with people.
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Cory Carson
Food Safety and QA Manager and
BPA’s Board of Trustees Alumni Representative
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Through competitions and serving as an officer, BPA also improved my writing and communication skills, both of which are vital for any career path, although particularly so in the legal profession.
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Drew Mammel
Paralegal
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Serving as the national postsecondary president was my most memorable experience. That role gave me the opportunity to travel, meet student members from across the country, and hear their stories.
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Jacob Taylor
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Bay Bank