Analiese Wrye has embraced opportunities as she trains to become a registered nurse, from serving on an immersive study abroad in Kenya to working as a nurse extern in a local emergency room.
International business major Isabela Hurtado ’26, a campus leader in community service, completed two significant internships and study abroad in Spain.
Noah Koch ’25 majored in dual-degree engineering and applied physics. He entered Georgia Tech’s biomedical engineering graduate program thanks to research.
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Mollie Martin ’25 graduated from Berry with a major in biology with a strong emphasis on conservation. She currently works as a barrier island naturalist on the coast of South Carolina, where she uses her academic knowledge and public speaking skills to educate the younger generation on wildlife.
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Brooke Jones ’25 turned research, athletics, mentoring and campus jobs into a launchpad for a career in medicine, especially in underserved rural communities.
Emma Harrison ’25, a double major in marketing and psychology, turned her food content platform into a business while gaining the experience to launch a career in influencer marketing.
Lexi Brookshire, a passionate music education major, has taught in diverse academic settings and ages, from early childhood to high school. This fall, her dedication to music advocacy and education will take her on an exciting new adventure in graduate school at Florida State University.
Amanda Merrilles, a biology major with minors in chemistry and One Health, leveraged her experiences in research, study abroad and professional development to prepare for a career in medicine.
After enrolling at Berry to become a veterinarian, Sarah Roberts ’25 changed her career path after discovering her options are unlimited. Guided by a faculty mentor, she is making an early impact in animal genetics research.
Sarah Agullo ’25 merged passions for art and animal science by creating art projects centered on animal anatomy. Currently freelancing, she anticipates applying her knowledge of graphic design, illustration and science to medical illustration studies in graduate school.
Recent Berry graduate Elizabeth Chandler ’25 developed her voice through on-campus work, student leadership and undergraduate research opportunities. These experiences prepared her to pursue a master’s in public relations and work as a graduate assistant.
Erin Schmidt ’25, making the most of her time as a student, athlete and researcher, utilized past LifeWorks experiences in health communication to inform real-world research for AdventHealth.
Andrew Purcell ’25 started his college career at Texas A&M University but transferred to Berry because he wanted to pursue his education in a smaller school setting. Arriving at Berry as an undeclared major, he took several classes to explore his interests. He landed on a major in creative technologies with a minor in art — a decision that allowed him to engage with his technical skills and creativity. Andrew will pursue a Master of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology this fall.
Ben Rosenbloom ’25, who focused on exercise science and sport leadership, balanced academics and responsibilities as the student program director for strength and conditioning at Berry. Heading to graduate school this fall, he is grateful for his comprehensive college experience.
Honors student Emma Moore ’25, a secondary education and history major, always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Thanks to a rich array of teaching, mentoring and on-campus job opportunities, she has choices: to teach middle school history or pursue a master’s degree in student affairs administration at the University of Georgia (UGA).
Kristy Moss ’24, a driven dual major in cellular and biomedical biology and secondary education, balanced opportunities like STEMTeach and sports medicine in college. Excited about her future career as a physician, she is grateful for her well-rounded experiences at Berry.
Pre-law student Zion Rome says critical thinking skills, on-the-job training and coaches at Berry have prepared him for graduate school and professional life.
Sean-Anthony Mensah ’25, a computer science and creative technologies double major, balanced a busy senior year that triumphed in a job offer from Mohawk.
Caroline Lord is tapping into art and creative writing at Berry to achieve the long-term goal of working in art therapy. She’s also a successful entrepreneur with a following for her exuberant, colorful paintings.
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Kana Furukawa ’24 is a forestry research specialist at the LSU AgCenter. Her work includes optimizing tree growth, testing herbicides, enhancing wildlife habitats and more. Looking back, she attributes her success to extensive undergraduate fieldwork and supportive mentors at Berry.
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With his talent for managing content and a deep investment in writing as a vocation, Ben Allee ’21 is going places in his communication career.
Gavin Booker ’23, the play-by-play broadcaster for the Rome Emperors, shares his journey from Berry College to professional broadcasting, highlighting his passion for baseball and the pivotal college experiences that shaped his budding career.
First interested in pre-med, Brandon Head explored several majors before digging into data science. A recent internship showed him how technology is being developed to address neurological conditions.
Ivan Khoo ’25 used a Mohawk internship and honors thesis to test his skill set. After graduation, he took a job as a software developer for the WinShape Foundation.
Joy Han ’24 came to Berry knowing she could build long-lasting relationships that would contribute to her personal and professional development.
Salley Kate Pierce ’22 is studying to become a physician assistant (PA). Her journey started with a role in Berry’s sports medicine department where she progressed from small tasks to team lead. Her exercise science curriculum and internships also prepared her for graduate studies.
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.
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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.
Hannah Blanton ’25 pursued research early on in her Berry career. Her experiences as a student researcher took her from student symposiums and research grants all the way to a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship.
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.
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.