Jan Gilboy
Roadtrip Nation
"If you are willing to go above and beyond and do more and be more, people notice that and great things can happen!"
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Jan's work combines: Entrepreneurship, Education, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Catholic Memorial High School
Bachelor's Degree
BA
Hunter College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Marketing Managers:
Bachelor's Degree: BA
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I moved to NYC from the midwest to go to college at Hunter College.
2.
I thought I wanted to focus on art history and french but I had a horrible french teacher in college and I started failing in my french courses.
3.
I wound up studying political science and philosophy and worked at a NGO/International Non profit for several years, which pushed me into writing and publishing.
4.
I started at McGraw-Hill and became excited at new digital publishing and then got recruited to work for Forbes in their new custom publishing division. I then worked for a few ed tech start ups.
5.
I worked at The New York Times for several years, which was a great experience as I got to bring some great reporters to speak at college campuses.
6.
I then worked for Turnitin in sales and sales management which was an extraordinary ride for me.
7.
I am now at Roadtrip Nation, which has been so fulfilling in so many ways. I love it!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
My mother wasn't supportive of me going to college in NYC, having been born and raised in the midwest. She wanted me to stay close to home and follow a similar path to hers.
How I responded:
I knew I had to follow my own path, even if that meant upsetting her. She did eventually get over it and over time, commended me on my desire and strength to do what I needed to do. Even if something seems hard initially, if you know you are following your heart, it will all work out in the end. Don't give in to what others want you to do--it's your life!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I am the only person in my family to go to college and graduate. My father supported me as I went to college and I owe him everything for believing in me. He always was so proud that I finished college and had solid jobs.