Futures Initiative
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The College of Liberal Arts is excited to launch The Futures Initiative, an alumni series highlighting how studying the humanities prepares students for public and professional lives of purpose. Join us for live Q&As with Liberal Arts Longhorns working in a variety of industries. They’ll share their career journeys and offer advice.
Upcoming Futures Events
Liberal Arts in International Development- A Conversation with Cassandra Chaire
September 19th 4:00pm-5:00pm RLP 1.302E
Do you have a passion for making a difference on a global scale? Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Liberal Arts Longhorn Cassandra Chaire, a Certified Project Management Professional with over eight years of experience in humanitarian and international development. Learn more and register for the event here.
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Liberal Arts in Leadership: A Conversation with Vaishali Jadhav
Tuesday, March 11th, 4:00-5:00pm, RLP 1.302B
This month we welcome back Vaishali Jadhav. Vaishali has spent over 20 years fostering purpose-driven leadership and helping companies prioritize purpose alongside profit. Vaishali started her career as a Consultant with the Gallup Organization where she used its Q12™ and StrengthsFinder™ assessments to help clients cultivate engaged leaders and cultures. Working at the intersection of leadership and tech, Vaishali has scaled programs, built teams, and facilitated global senior leadership development programs, including Whole Food Market’s Academy for Conscious Leadership and The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. Vaishali is currently the Founder of Mandalight Learning where she blends experience and intuition to craft conscious, experiential learning programs. Mandalight Learning has partnered with amazing companies such as P. Terry's, Four Hands, Bumble, Four Hands, Community Impact, Goodwill of Central Texas, and Chicago Scholars. In 2024, Vaishali was named a Changemaker by Austin Woman Magazine and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Training. Vaishali received her BA in Sociology from UT Austin and her MBA from Rice. Learn more and register for the event here.
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Liberal Arts in Counseling & Mental Health- A Conversation with Brad Watson
October 16th 4:00pm-5:00pm RLP 1.302B
This month we welcome back Brad Watson. Brad has worked in the helping professions for 25 years, in multiple positions, both domestically and internationally. After receiving his BA in American Studies from UT Austin in 2001, Brad joined the Peace Corps. He received his Master’s of Science in Clinical/Medical Social Work from UT Austin in 2013. Since then, he has worked as a Counselor at Hospice Austin, LifeWorks, Harbor Healthcare System and more. He’s spent the past five years at Therapy Austin, where he is now a Clinical Manager. Learn more and register for the event here.
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Have an industry or alum you’d like to see featured in an upcoming Futures Initiative event? Email Tatem Oldham to share your idea!