Champlain Ready Symposium – Track 3: Navigating the Creative Economy

The Champlain Ready Symposium brings together alumni, current students, faculty, and families for a dynamic program showcasing how Champlain College prepares graduates for the future.

Alumni Panel Followed by Casual Networking

Alumni discuss what it means to turn creative work into a sustainable career. The conversation centers on how they built their professional identity, marketed their skills, and navigated the business side of the creative economy. Each panelist brings a unique perspective, not only in their artistry, but also in the lessons learned, whether from working at a large company or running their own business. Get an honest look at what it takes to launch your creative career.

• Moderator: Sarah Stack // Assistant Director and Career Coach, Career Collaborative
• Panelists
  • Danielle Hazelton ‘19 // Filmmaking // Creative Director, Photographer at Hazelton Creative
  • JLee MacKenzie ‘17 // Creative Media // Writer, Director & Animator
  • Crystal Wong ’22 // Game Art // Creative Coordinator at Buildwave

STUDENTS: This fulfills CAREERtalk InSight milestones. Must attend the full program to satisfy this requirement.