Champlain Innovators Series – Navigating Career Pivots: Stories and Strategies from Students and Alumni

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on career pivots, featuring current students and alumni who have successfully navigated changes in their professional paths or are in the process of doing so. Hear firsthand how they identified new directions, overcame challenges, and leveraged their experiences to pursue a new career direction. This conversation, facilitated by Career Collaborative Co-Directors Kerry Shackett and Pat Boera, will offer practical insights and inspiration for anyone considering a shift, whether you’re early in your journey or well into your career.

Panelists include: Briar Gagne ’26 (Professional Writing), Meg Matarazzo ’19 (Graphic Design), Matthew Sierra ’22 (Marketing), Joel Stack ’26 (Accounting), and Will Swearingin ’26 (Cybersecurity).