Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health of patients and improve their quality of life is what drove Kate DeSilva Ray, ’21, to enter the healthcare field. After completing her degree in public health at Meredith, she earned her bachelor’s in nursing.
Kelsieanne Schmidt, ’21, who studied public health and biology at Meredith, found a strong support system of faculty and staff that solidified her passion for healthcare. Since graduating, she has followed that passion to become a pediatric nurse.
As a biology major, Tiera Dimitria Brown, ’15, learned the fundamentals of being an effective leader and communicator. Equipped with the skills needed to succeed, she pursued a career in nursing after her time at Meredith.
Tiffany Segady completed Meredith’s ABA-approved paralegal certificate program in 2024 to find her perfect fit in the legal field.
Meredith’s online criminal justice master’s program allowed Brooks Gaster to enter the financial crime prevention field while working full-time.
Kenedra Smith pursued a master’s in criminal justice to grow in the field. Today, she is a sergeant with the Henderson Police Department.
Wynter Henderson maximized the opportunities and overcame obstacles with support from faculty. Having completed her degree in psychology with a minor in social work, she will be pursuing graduate studies as she works toward her goal of becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
A faculty mentor helped biology major Laura Hooper, ’24, find an opportunity at a lab at Auburn University with a research focus that perfectly matches her interests in aquatic science and microbiology. She will be pursuing a master’s degree with a full-ride and graduate assistantship.
Lydia Cozart completed Meredith’s Paralegal Certificate in 2020 as a stepping stone to law school.
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