A Conversation with Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford

Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, shared his career story and experiences running one of the most recognizable international nonprofit organizations in an evening campus conversation with Elon University President Leo M. Lambert.  The event was the formal start of Elon University’s yearlong focus on opportunities for students considering service programs after college.

 

Elon Alumni Share Their Service Experiences

The True Life: Alumni Experiences in Service Panel & Live Stream was another event held to support Elon University’s year-long focus on post-graduate service opportunities.  Five alumni with backgrounds in service participated in a panel to connect with students interested in a year of service. Some panelists appeared in person and others joined the panel remotely via Google Hangouts on Air.

 

Meet Our Panelists

Scott Adams '07

International Justice Mission (Uganda); currently Writer and Content Specialist for International Justice Mission in Washington, D.C.

Alyssa Dilly '13

Comprehensive Rural Health Project; Currently Clinical Information Manager, and applying for Physician Assistant programs

Lexi Kay '10

AmeriCorps VISTA; Currently Marketing and Outreach Coordinator at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Environmental Finance Center

Brian Kellaway '05

Peace Corps; currently Senior Associate at Nonprofit Finance Fund in Los Angeles

Christina Strader '11

Teach for America; Currently a Fellow at the Duke Endowment in Charlotte, N.C.

 

Why did you decide to embark on a service experience after graduating from Elon and why did you select the program you did?

Scott Adams '07

International Justice Mission (Uganda); currently Writer and Content Specialist for International Justice Mission in Washington, D.C.

Alyssa Dilly '13

Comprehensive Rural Health Project; Currently Clinical Information Manager, and applying for Physician Assistant programs

Lexi Kay '10

AmeriCorps VISTA; currently Marketing and Outreach Coordinator at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Environmental Finance Center

Brian Kellaway '05

Peace Corps; currently Senior Associate at Nonprofit Finance Fund in Los Angeles

Christina Strader '11

Teach for America; Currently a Fellow at the Duke Endowment in Charlotte, N.C.

 

What advice do you have for students interested in pursuing a path like yours?

Scott Adams '07

International Justice Mission (Uganda); currently Writer and Content Specialist for International Justice Mission in Washington, D.C.

Alyssa Dilly '13

Comprehensive Rural Health Project; Currently Clinical Information Manager, and applying for Physician Assistant programs

Lexi Kay '10

AmeriCorps VISTA; Currently Marketing and Outreach Coordinator at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Environmental Finance Center

Brian Kellaway '05

Peace Corps; currently Senior Associate at Nonprofit Finance Fund in Los Angeles

Christina Strader '11

Teach for America; Currently a Fellow at the Duke Endowment in Charlotte, N.C.