Meet five liberal arts grads under age 30 who have been selected to represent five different fields of work. The five Fellows in the 2017-18 cohort come from the worlds of business, engineering, the arts and education, and represent a wide range of career paths and possibilities.
2017-18 Frank 5 Fellow: Arts & Culture
Nell Bang-Jensen, Age 28
Associate Artistic Director, Pig Iron Theatre Company and Adjunct Professor, The University of the Arts
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2017-18 Frank 5 Fellow: Business ● Law & Policy
Marissa Davis, Age 29
“Bridging gaps across differences by leading with empathy.”
Co-Founder, Adopt a Degree
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2017-18 Frank 5 Fellow: Education
Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon, Age 27
“Live the life of the mind. Learn every day; it’s how you know you are alive.”
High School Teacher, Dayton High School and Adjunct Professor, Lee College
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2017-18 Frank 5 Fellow: STEM ● Healthcare
Dr. Kara Peterman, Age 29
“Why not include engineering in the liberal arts?”
Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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2017-18 Frank 5 Fellow: Wildcard
Sam Sussman, Age 26
“Find the best in others and let others find the best in you.”
Founder/Director, Extend
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