LEARNING FROM OS ALUMNI
MALKIN
Despite the COVID-19 interruption, we were still able to give many of our students
the invaluable experience that the Malkin Shadowing Award provides. OS is grateful
to the Malkin Family Foundation for the funding that is helping our students
experience what a day in the life of a thriving OS alum is like.
NATALIE CADOTTE & ALUM LEJLA BAJGORIC (‘16)
Arab American National Museum (AANM) | Dearborn, MI
“I now know that if I choose to pursue a career in a nonprofit
similar to AANM, I’ll need to make sure that I truly care about
the cause I am working towards. These are things that I
would not be able to consider if I did not get some firsthand
experience, so I am incredibly grateful for the Malkin
Shadowing Program.”
JEAN CUTTER & ALUM ADAM COMPAIN (‘08)
ClearMetal | San Francisco, CA
“Shadowing ClearMetal showed me that there is a lot of
opportunity [for] growth in that particular part of business,
especially in regard to sustainability of supply chains.
The Malkin shadow trip allowed me to see firsthand
the responsibility that comes with being a leader in an
organization, and it has inspired me to seek out careers
involved with sustainable supply chains.”
LORIANN HOM & ALUM AMANDA GERBER (‘13)
Clover Health | Jersey City, NJ
“There are many businesses that are involved with patients’
access to care and I was able to see the different parts
that provided these opportunities. This trip gave me insight
as to how OS can be applied to these roles and the various
opportunities to help and work in the healthcare industry.”
MELANIE MCKENNA & ALUM KELLIE RONG (‘15)
Google | San Francisco, CA
“My time spent at Google in California was eye-opening,
and this is an experience I will never forget. While riding
a Google bike around the company campus, I had a huge
smile on my face, as it hit me just how lucky I am to be in the
Organizational Studies major at the University of Michigan
and to be granted such incredible professional experiences.”
CLAIRE PURDY & ALUM BRITTANI KAGAN (‘10)
Portal A | Los Angeles, CA
“I am very grateful to both Brittani and the Malkin Family
for giving me the chance to see first-hand how an
Organizational Studies major can translate into an incredibly
successful and fulfilling career.”
ALICE SHIH & ALUM AUBREY O’NEAL (‘16)
IBM | Austin, TX
“I am extremely thankful for such a valuable opportunity
to chat with so many amazing designers and learn about
the field — I can confidently say that I would like to pursue
a career in the design field and work at a company like IBM
where positive culture is encouraged and real contributions
can be made.”
ANNA TOPPING & ALUM ALEX PAIGE (‘13)
NBC Universal | New York, NY
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LIZ HOORNSTRA & ALUM MEGAN ROSENBACH (‘08)
Springboard Collaborative | Philadelphia, PA
“The opportunity to job shadow Meg at Springboard
Collaborative further confirmed my interest in working in
nonprofit strategy. I was also able to see how my skills
can translate to a management position and frame the
Organizational Studies degree I will possess in a way that
highlights specific job capabilities. “
ISABELLE JACOBS & ALUM DAVID VANECEK (‘03)
AT&T | Fort Worth, TX
“This company and experience as a whole has helped me
feel much more confident in my career search. I am able to
pitch myself, ask the right questions, as well as field ones
that come to me. This experience is something I will never
forget and I will talk about for a long time; I am grateful to
have had the opportunity to go on this journey!”
KIMBERLY LAO & ALUM KATIE COOK (‘13)
Adobe | New York, NY
“This experience allowed me to gain insights into several
parts of a business, learn about the journey to a creative
marketing career, and most importantly, define my areas
of interest. Because of my shadowing day, I am ready to
continue the recruiting process with a better understanding
of the marketing field!”
“Overall, I felt so lucky to have this opportunity and really
gained a lot of clarity and insights from it. Thank you so
much Organizational Studies!”
MARIA ULAYYET & ALUM RACHEL GOROSH (‘17)
Ivy Research Council (IRC) | Washington, D.C
“I was able to both see tangible possibilities for myself postgraduation
and... the plethora of paths one can take with an
Organizational Studies degree. Now looking forward into the
job search, there are many things I can keep in mind, such as
what it is like to work for a start-up company. “
BRIANNE VANDYKE & ALUM MITCH CRISPELL (‘11)
Bridge Housing | San Francisco, CA
“It is intimidating to consider changing my long-standing
plan, but the Malkin shadowing opportunity has encouraged
me to think critically about what I want from my career and
how I want to contribute to the world. I am grateful to have
participated in this program, and equally as grateful to Mitch
for taking the time to show me his career.”
HELEN YANG & ALUM ADAM RUBENFIRE (‘14)
Modern Healthcare | Chicago, IL
“After my shadowing experience I’m more confident entering
the workplace as a young professional. Adam’s passion for
his work and the sheer amount of fun he has doing it gives
me hope that I can also find a position doing what I love. I will
definitely be keeping in touch with Adam! I hope everyone’s
Malkin experience has been as productive as mine.”