Claire Hoverman is a medical doctor of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) in Austin. She treats all ages of women from adolescence to menopause, and all diagnoses from irregular periods and pregnancy to prolapse. If she’s not in clinic, then she's probably out delivering babies (like mine, last December!) and previously has volunteered with Doctors Without Borders in Sierra Leone. She got her bachelor's from Swarthmore College, received her medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center and did her residency at ETSU James H Quillen College of Medicine in Tennessee. 

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What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 25 - Medical Doctor with Claire Hoverman

Amanda Maltz is a manager for learning and organizational development at Warner Brothers Entertainment in Los Angeles. Previously, she was a Senior HR Manager at Legendary Entertainment, did Talent Development at Netflix, and headed Learning and Development at Lionsgate. She got her degree in Marketing Communication from Emerson College in 2010 and since then has also gone to the UCLA Extension program for an HR Management Certificate in 2014. 

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 24 - Learning & Development Manager in Entertainment with Amanda Maltz

Bowen Vernan is a US Navy Officer and helicopter pilot! He’s currently transitioning to the civilian sector as a commercial airline pilot. Previously, he worked on the operational side of the Navy with policy as well as doing international planning and security cooperation, representing the Navy with NATO and facilitating security cooperation engagements with government and military organizations of multiple Middle Eastern countries. He graduated from George Washington University in 2009 with a degree in Middle Eastern Studies, and then went on to get his graduate degree in Professional Studies of Homeland Security in 2017. 

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 23 - Helicopter Pilot in the Navy with Bowen Vernan

Carson Sartain is the Senior Media Relations Manager for The Nature Conservancy’s Texas Chapter. Previously she was an Account Lead at an agency, did freelance brand and content development work, and worked a few jobs in L.A. as a Production Office Manager, a PR Coordinator, and a Production and Writer's Assistant on TV shows. She got her degree in Journalism and Global Media Studies from UT Austin in 2012.

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 22 - Nonprofit Media Relations with Carson Sartain

Tanna Thomas works in medical oncology and was previously a cancer nurse. She started her career as an oncology nurse at a hospital, doing outpatient chemotherapy infusions. She now works at Texas Oncology Central Austin as their Senior RN for Clinical Research. Tanna went to school at UT Austin and graduated with her bachelor of science in nursing in 2008 and has also been a part of the Central Texas Oncology Nursing Society. 

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 21 - Cancer Research & Nurse with Tanna Braud

Emily Larson Kubiak is an energy efficiency enthusiast and Certified Energy Manager. She leads the Energy Efficiency & Advising as well as the Renewables Program at Sustainable Connections in northern WA state. Previously she educated residents around recycling and worked with low-income weatherization projects. Emily got her bachelor's in Environmental Science and Sustainable Design from Western Washington University, and is also a mentor with Women in Energy Mentoring Network, helping to inspire the next generation of change-makers and innovators.

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 20 - Energy Efficiency Inspector & Advisor with Emily Larson Kubiak

Matt Henry serves in the Air Force as an officer and a JAG. What is that, you may ask- it stands for Judge Advocate General in every branch of the service expect the marine corps- so the term JAG and judge advocate are interchangeable. He’s been with the Air Force as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate for almost three years, first stationed in New Mexico and recently relocated (known as a PCS or permanent change of station, fun fact) with his family to Japan! He first received his bachelor's in international relations from George Washington University, went on to graduate from NYU with his masters in global affairs in 2011 (where we met when we were roomies!), and then finally received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 2014. He was a commercial litigator and intellectual property attorney for over two years in New York and L.A. before going into the service as a judge advocate (the military’s term for lawyer). He is currently the Chief of Military Justice for Yokota Air Base legal office in Tokyo. 

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 19 - Air Force JAG (lawyer) in Japan with Matt Henry

 Matt Schwartz is a foley artist, which means he is a sound re-recording mixer and sound designer. Based in LA, he's run his own business for over a decade designing countless films, web-series, commercials, documentaries, etc. He’s worked as a regular freelancer for Netflix, DirecTV, Funny or Die and many other production companies and independent filmmakers. Matt's also currently teaching advanced post-production at the Los Angeles Recording School. He got his BFA in 2010 for Film Production from Chapman University in southern California. 

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 18- Foley/Sound Designer with Matt Schwartz

Katherine Watier Ong is a self-professed digital media geek; she loves all things search engine optimization (SEO). She lives near Washington DC and runs WO Strategies, focused on online marketing strategy and SEO. Previously she worked at Ketchum doing online marketing and analytics. She got her bachelor's from Hampshire College and her masters from Georgetown University in 2003 in Tech Marketing & Business.

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 17 - SEO Consultant with Katherine Watier.

Erin Gurak is the District Director for U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, where she’s worked for almost two years. Erin’s office liaisons between Doggett’s constituents in TX district 35 and the Democratic Congressman himself. Erin manages five employees and thirty interns, as well as overseeing all operations including constituent services, district outreach, communications, and special projects. Previously, she was the Development Director at an environmental nonprofit, worked at AIDS Services of Austin, College Forward, and the Texas Education Agency. She graduated from Beloit College in Wisconsin with a major in International Relations.

What I Do: Career Stories Ep.16 - District Director for a Congressman with Erin Gurak

Brett Haginas is a labor and birth doula, as well as being a yoga teacher. She has a passion for healing and being of service, and extend the powerful tool of healing and connection, whether that’s on a yoga mat or in the delivery room! She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish from St. Edward’s University in Austin. 

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 15 - Doula & Yoga Teacher with Brett Haginas

Tara Chapman is a beekeeper in Austin. She started Two Hives Honey just over four years ago (which now has over 200 hives!). She has had an unusual career path, as her first job after graduating from Duke University was with the Central Intelligence Agency working in operations in Pakistan. She spends a couple of her workdays outside with the beehives, and most of her weekends are spent teaching beekeeping classes to interested community members.

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 14 - Beekeeper with Two Hives Honey's Tara Chapman

Hannah Halliday works at NASA measuring air pollution and greenhouse gasses. She got her masters and PhD from Penn State in atmospheric science, after starting college at Western Washington University majoring in chemistry. She has worked at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton VA as a postdoc for the past three years, and is transferring to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Durham, NC later this month to continue her atmospheric chemistry and air quality work.   

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 13 - NASA Scientist with Hannah Halliday

Josh Wilkinson has planned and executed over a thousand events in his career. He works events at the Austin Public Library’s gorgeous new downtown Central Library branch. Previously, he ran a business for over twenty years as a master of ceremonies for weddings, private events, and galas; he’s also hired, trained, and coached 15 entertainers in public speaking and customer relations skills. He got his bachelors from UT in Radio/TV/Film.

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 12 - Event Planner with Josh Wilkinson

Wilton Person is an attorney who runs his own law office in Chicago, focusing on providing legal services to small and medium size businesses. Wilton earned his undergrad degree, then played baseball with the Atlanta Braves for three years before going back to school to earn his MBA from DePaul University, and then his J.D. from Northern Illinois University's College of Law.

What I Do: Career Stories Ep. 11 - Immigration & Business Law with Wilton Person

Ever wondered what other people really do in their careers? Listen in as career and business coach Alexa Loken interviews a medley of people with interesting jobs.

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