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Exploring Nonprofits in Indianapolis spring term experience allowed students to network and learn about nonprofit career paths and organizations.

Students Explore Nonprofits in Indianapolis

During the trip, students were able to enhance their networking skills and identify the areas of nonprofits that most interested them while being under professional guidance. Through this experience, Jaki Herrmann ‘19 found an invaluable alumni connection in Joyce Hertko '82, director of community outreach and engagement at Indiana University Health.

“Talking to her was really informal, and I got to ask a lot of the questions that I didn't feel comfortable with asking during speed networking or the more formal events,” Herrmann said. “We're both AnSo majors, so I was able to really get a sense of how she used her major after Knox.”

“I was also able to ask a majority of the alumni if they pursued further education after Knox, which has been something I've been debating over. They were able to give me individualized advice grounded in their own experience, which was invaluable to me,” she added.

Shivant Shrestha ‘19, a double major in environmental studies and business & management,  participated in the trip to learn about the integration of sustainable management into nonprofits.

Shrestha lauded the trip for helping him narrow down his academic and professional interests. “It presented me with a small glimpse into the different kinds of ways I can make my majors fit in different nonprofit areas. It also showed me how honing your skills and network can be so beneficial.”

The immersion trip was hosted by the Bastian Family Career Center and the Office of Alumni Relations as part of the KNect alumni networking program. The program creates opportunities for students to meet with successful alumni and see firsthand how they are excelling in various endeavors.

Students who participated in the trip were:

Amber Fang 
Amn Farooq 
Ella McClain 
Erin Yu 
Jackie Herrmann 
Michael Moss 
Njoh Malafa 
Ollie Jeoung 
Shayan Nadeem 
Shivant Shrestha 
Talya Frost 
Tess Elkins