John Sherrod ’03 started college with basic computer knowledge and leveraged Berry’s student work experience to kick off a remarkable career. Today, he’s the onsite workstation engineer and Apple expert at Ramsey Solutions, overseeing nearly 1,200 Apple devices.
Though trained as an actor, Trey Wilkerson ’24 worked as the stitch supervisor in the theatre department’s costume shop and gained experience in set design, lighting, sound, directing and playwriting.
Finance major Chelsea Landreau ’24 graduated with multiple job offers and found an inspiring role she loves as a client service associate at Sound View Wealth Advisors. Looking back, she attributes her professional development to her work experiences and mentors at Berry.
Berry education majors with an interest in science and math enter the workforce with competitive resumes, thanks to hundreds of classroom hours earned before graduation.
A family studies introductory course changed everything for Charlie Sims ’24. He decided to major in psychology and served as a peer wellness coach, an experience that contributed to landing a post-grad job with a mental health center. Involved in many areas of campus life, from football player to Gate Scholar, Charlie received the Martha Berry Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Award.
Lifelong bonds shared by a group of history-making women; expanded opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities; and changing leadership for alumni and the college as a whole are among the subjects you will find in the Summer 2024 issue of Berry magazine.
Lulie Ebaugh ’22 dreamed of a new professional direction after taking a break from her career to raise her son. Unsure of her exact path, she embraced the Berry MBA program to explore possibilities, which led to owning Lulie's Riverside Gourmet.
Exercise science major and student athlete Diego Lopez-Barahona ’24 praises the hands-on, real-world learning he experienced at Berry. From organizing college intramurals and getting experience in internships to working for a tennis center, he’s on his way to fulfilling his lifelong goals.
Anna Kelly Lawless embarked on her college experience knowing she wanted a career that would be care-focused and mission-minded. The guidance of college mentors and transformative learning experiences fueled her desire to pursue a career in pharmaceutical sciences.
Working in a biochemistry research lab at Berry, Caitlin Herring ’24 was listed as a researcher in a prestigious journal. Close mentoring by a caring professor instilled confidence and the skill set to step into computational chemistry.
Berry’s Class of 2024 recently stepped into the world — ready for the challenges and thankful professors who guided them.
Recent Berry graduate Morgan Frye is not only a four-time First Team All-SAA honoree and a regional college softball champion, but also a member of the newest class of law students starting at Ohio State University in the fall of 2024.
As Rosa Sanchez Alvarado ’24 enters the professional world, her hands-on experiences showcase her competitive skill set in marketing. From crafting campaigns in class to spearheading real-world initiatives, she took advantage of projects and internships while mentoring others.
From gaming to problem-solving, Sydney Brown shares how she built an immersive experience, found her place in Hackberry Lab and was shaped into a confident leader ready to take on the world of technology and design.
One-on-one coaching and classes tailored to real-world scenarios provided the tools this education professional needed to move into management while working full-time.
Event planner gains competitive edge through tailored MBA program and one-on-one mentoring.
Three Berry-minted entrepreneurs continue to evolve their clothing line while spreading a message of inclusion.
Jake Weitkamp ’22, who completed undergraduate and MBA degrees at Berry, capitalized on opportunities to pursue academic excellence while growing leadership skills on campus and through work opportunities. His efforts paid off. WestRock Company, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, tapped him to join their finance leadership program upon completion of his MBA. “I believe that earning degrees from Berry has been extremely valuable for my career, but my experiences and the relationships I have gained are priceless,” Weitkamp says.
Chauncey Brown ’12 didn’t draw a straight line to her future career. Instead, she explored education and people groups, sparking the pursuit of an education policy and analysis master's degree at Harvard as an Equity and Inclusion Fellow.
Genny Castillo ’08 was named one of the top five Latinas reshaping U.S. politics in 2020 and listed in Georgia Trend’s 40 under 40. Her secret to success? The commitment to service instilled at Berry.
A logistics wiz and former U.S. Marine who now has a hand in distributing Christmas gifts worldwide (no, not for Santa) is among the impressive alumni you can read about in the Winter 23-24 of Berry magazine.
From sampling streams to reintroducing fish populations to rivers, students majoring in environmental science and studies get their hands wet by engaging in real-world research through community engagement courses, internships and post-graduate experiences.
Almost three years into his practice, this alum says Berry’s nursing program offered the clinical and paid job experiences that positioned him for the job market and the realities of a demanding yet rewarding career.
A Berry College freshman recently received the inaugural Roberto Clemente Scholarship.
Hunter Perez ’23 transferred to Berry and quickly became a leader: research and teaching assistant, dairy shift supervisor and student director of orientation. Now he’s enrolled in graduate school with eyes firmly set on teaching animal science.
Mathewson Parks ’23 relocated to LA after graduation when he secured a highly sought after internship with the Television Academy Foundation. After a summer in Hollywood, he is now an active producer on two documentaries with the Emmy-nominated studio Elysium Media.
Kylie Hamilton-Lord has made a name for herself teaching students to love music. Tripling the middle school band size where she was recently employed, she sees the impact her Berry education plays in how she builds community and teaches music.
Mathewson Parks has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation ‘Bob Bennett Future Leaders Program.’ He is one of just 10 college students selected, among the Foundation’s 2023 summer interns, for the inaugural program.
Lirio Morales Ibarra ’23, who majored in sociology and anthropology, capped off her senior year with an acceptance to Harvard’s Educational Leadership, Organizations and Entrepreneurship Program housed in the Graduate School of Education. She says Berry experiences — especially the opportunity to serve — played a crucial part in her success.
Initially struggling to find a major that catered to her career aspirations, Dasha Schaaf ’23 decided to pursue an individually designed major in organizational leadership development.
Bronson Pierce '22 is trading the business world for medical school at Mercer University. Although he had a stable job, he felt unfulfilled. Now, after a degree from Berry, he credits his medical school acceptance to his support team.
With a desire to live and work abroad, Claire Rowan ’22 gave her teaching credentials a competitive edge, thanks to training at Berry.
A rising star in Hollywood, exciting facilities enhancements for athletics and another incredible gift by one of Berry’s most generous supporters are just a few of the things you can read about in the Summer 2023 issue of Berry magazine.
Trejohn Skinner ’23 found a way to bridge his love of performing with knowledge acquired on the business side of the industry — and tailored his music major to his interests and career goals.
The Bartow County School System and Cartersville City Schools are partnering with Berry College to launch ContinUed Bartow and ContinUed Cartersville, a premier program that offers educational graduate degrees at no cost to tenured employees.
As an executive vice president at Edelman, Kristen Stone ’00 attributes much of her career preparation to Berry. She is excited to be back, teaching a Berry course on social media strategy and giving her students similar real-world experiences.
Georgia Lottery CEO Gretchen Corbin is the featured speaker for the Berry College Commencement May 6.