Category: Featured Alumni

  • Ep. 13: Brad Zima – Curiosity, Risk,  and Gratitude
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    Ep. 13: Brad Zima – Curiosity, Risk, and Gratitude

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    In this episode of The Lantern, UW–Green Bay alum and marketing instructor Brad Zima reflects on the winding path that led him from engineering, to radio broadcasting, to higher education, and eventually to hosting his own podcast – Rooted Wisconsin. Brad and Ryan explore how gratitude, curiosity, and responsibility shape our willingness to take risks,…

  • Ep. 12: Pam Roecker – Building Confidence On and Off the Court
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    Ep. 12: Pam Roecker – Building Confidence On and Off the Court

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    What does great leadership really look like? According to Pam Roecker, it starts with authenticity, confidence, and being willing to take risks. In this episode of The Lantern, the UW-Green Bay alum and current Dean of Athletics at Regis College shares lessons on networking, personal branding, career pivots, and why “it’s not who you know…

  • “Success to me is all about finding joy and moving toward what lights you up”

    “Success to me is all about finding joy and moving toward what lights you up”

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    How a UW-Green Bay alumna created a dynamic career in design When Sarah Mullins (‘03) was a student at UW-Green Bay, she knew that a strong foundation in art was crucial for building a successful design career post-grad. “I wanted to learn all about art theory, art history, and practice my own artistic skills.This comprehensive…

  • “Do you want to come take voice lessons?”
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    “Do you want to come take voice lessons?”

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    How a faculty member’s positive influence jump-started Lauren Paul’s success For Lauren Paul, UW-Green Bay was the first place where she discovered that her lifelong passion – music – offered a myriad of different career choices post-grad. “The department that I worked with when I was an undergrad from 2014-2019 was really pivotal in allowing…