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Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

Sana Haseeb

Lending a Helping Hand – Sana Haseeb »

For Sana Haseeb, ’19, helping others has always been an important part of her life. When she arrived at Meredith, she sought out ways to lend a helping hand around campus and in the local community.


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Becoming a Strong Leader – Whitney DesChamps Joyner »

Whitney DesChamps Joyner, ’19, MBA, gained the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career as a commercial banking recruiter.

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Leslie Arreaza

Advocating for Immigrants and Refugees – Leslie Arreaza »

As a transfer student Leslie Arreaza, ’19, struggled to find her place at Meredith, but it was through her passion for helping immigrants and refugees that she found her voice and her place at Meredith.


Shanzila Chowdhury

The Power of Perseverance – Shanzila Chowdhury »

As a dual degree engineering student Shanzila Chowdhury, ’19, describes her Meredith journey as one of persistence and determination – and it has paid off. Post-graduation, Shanzila accepted a full-time position as an electrical engineer.


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Changing the World Through Language – Belle Williams »

Fulbright grant recipient Belle Williams, ’19, loved the Spanish language from a very young age, inspiring her to study Spanish and international studies.


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Becoming an Influential Leader – Hannah Naylor »

Hannah Naylor, ’19, held numerous internships during her time at Meredith, which prepared her for a career in the communication and public relations field.


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Krystee Chase »

Now a human resource (HR) professional, Krystee Chase, ’18, is a former Wings student who knows Meredith College provided her with the tools she needed to excel in her career.


Jennifer Orellana

Excelling as an Educator – Jennifer Orellana »

Jennifer Orellana, ’19, has always enjoyed working with children, which sparked her interest in becoming a teacher. That was partially why she came to Meredith. But she discovered a new passion.


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Nabiha Khan »

Determined to leave her mark in the community, Nabiha Khan, ’20, is working toward a degree in biochemistry while being actively involved in undergraduate research, campus traditions, and student organizations.


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Gaining Powerful Experiences – Jada Labriado »

Through her time at Meredith College, Jada Labriado, ’19, has grown in her confidence and independence, planning to use her double major in biology and communication to pursue a career in dentistry.


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