Career Roadmap
Lisa's work combines: Numbers, Non-Profit Organizations, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Huntington Beach High School
Bachelor's Degree
Fine/Studio Arts, General
University of California-Santa Barbara
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Public Relations and Fundraising Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
In high school I was a natural fund raiser and got my restaurant to donate space and food to my HS.
2.
In college, I was able to get my first internship to donate animation software to UCSB.
3.
An internship at my first non-profit, A Place Called Home, started my career in fund raising.
4.
My college education transitioned me well to being prepared for training as a fund raiser.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You can't raise any money." "You don't know what you're doing.
How I responded:
Believe in yourself and your abilities and you will be successful, it just takes time. Listen to the clues and details and you will find a successful route. It's all about building a relationship.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I applied for financial aid, and also worked part time to support myself through college. Also, worked hard at all of my jobs to work my way up.