nonprofit Stories

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1990s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: B's and C's, University of Utah, California, Utah, Utilities, Construction, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Information, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Educational Services, Nonprofit
Enjoy yourself, it's never too late.
1990s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: B's and C's, University of Utah, California, Utah, Utilities, Construction, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Information, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Educational Services, Nonprofit
1990s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: B's and C's, University of Utah, California, Utah, Utilities, Construction, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Information, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Educational Services, Nonprofit
2010s
High school experience: 4/10, Grades: C's and below, Foothill College, University of Iowa, iowa, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Other Services (except Public Administration), Nonprofit
Bay Area evacuee
2010s
High school experience: 4/10, Grades: C's and below, Foothill College, University of Iowa, iowa, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Other Services (except Public Administration), Nonprofit
2010s
High school experience: 4/10, Grades: C's and below, Foothill College, University of Iowa, iowa, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Other Services (except Public Administration), Nonprofit
1970s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: B's and C's, CSU East Bay, California, Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Nonprofit
The last Surviving [High school name omitted] Graduate!
1970s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: B's and C's, CSU East Bay, California, Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Nonprofit
1970s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: B's and C's, CSU East Bay, California, Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting, Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Nonprofit
2010s
High school experience: 7/10, Grades: A's and B's, San Diego State University, California, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Nonprofit
San Diego State University, Marketing coordinator, California
2010s
High school experience: 7/10, Grades: A's and B's, San Diego State University, California, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Nonprofit
2010s
High school experience: 7/10, Grades: A's and B's, San Diego State University, California, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Nonprofit
1970s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: A's and B's, Iowa State University, Foothill College, De Anza College, University of West Indies, California, Iowa, West Indies, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Accomodation and Food Services, Public Administration, Nonprofit
Involved Mom
1970s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: A's and B's, Iowa State University, Foothill College, De Anza College, University of West Indies, California, Iowa, West Indies, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Accomodation and Food Services, Public Administration, Nonprofit
1970s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: A's and B's, Iowa State University, Foothill College, De Anza College, University of West Indies, California, Iowa, West Indies, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Accomodation and Food Services, Public Administration, Nonprofit
1990s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: A's and B's, Stanford University, Nonprofit, California
Straight outta Stanford
1990s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: A's and B's, Stanford University, Nonprofit, California
1990s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: A's and B's, Stanford University, Nonprofit, California
1980s
High school experience: 7/10, Grades: Mostly A's, University of Pennsylvania, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Colorado, California
I know art saves lives
1980s
High school experience: 7/10, Grades: Mostly A's, University of Pennsylvania, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Colorado, California
1980s
High school experience: 7/10, Grades: Mostly A's, University of Pennsylvania, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Colorado, California
1990s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: Mostly A's, BYU, California, Utah, Nonprofit, Educational Services, Retail Trade
Mother, pursuing dreams little by little
1990s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: Mostly A's, BYU, California, Utah, Nonprofit, Educational Services, Retail Trade
1990s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: Mostly A's, BYU, California, Utah, Nonprofit, Educational Services, Retail Trade
1970s
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Northwestern University, Florida International University, California, Florida, Oregon, New York, Illinois, Nonprofit, Public Administration, Accomodation and Food Services, Administrative and Support Services, Finance and Insurance, Information, Transportation and Warehousing, Utilities
Today is the day that God has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
1970s
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Northwestern University, Florida International University, California, Florida, Oregon, New York, Illinois, Nonprofit, Public Administration, Accomodation and Food Services, Administrative and Support Services, Finance and Insurance, Information, Transportation and Warehousing, Utilities
1970s
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Northwestern University, Florida International University, California, Florida, Oregon, New York, Illinois, Nonprofit, Public Administration, Accomodation and Food Services, Administrative and Support Services, Finance and Insurance, Information, Transportation and Warehousing, Utilities
2000s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: A's and B's, Scripps College, California, Retail Trade, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
Scripps, Therapist, California
2000s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: A's and B's, Scripps College, California, Retail Trade, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
2000s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: A's and B's, Scripps College, California, Retail Trade, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
2000s
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: C's and below, San Jose State University, Foothill College, UC Irvine, University of San Francisco, Pepperdine University, California, Retail Trade, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
Road less travelled is rocky but eventually evens out
2000s
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: C's and below, San Jose State University, Foothill College, UC Irvine, University of San Francisco, Pepperdine University, California, Retail Trade, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
2000s
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: C's and below, San Jose State University, Foothill College, UC Irvine, University of San Francisco, Pepperdine University, California, Retail Trade, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
1980s
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: C's and below, Prescott College, Portland State University, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, California, Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting, Utilities, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Nonprofit
Not afraid to take risks, Writer Builds Career on Mission and Love
1980s
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: C's and below, Prescott College, Portland State University, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, California, Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting, Utilities, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Nonprofit
1980s
High school experience: 2/10, Grades: C's and below, Prescott College, Portland State University, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, California, Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting, Utilities, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Nonprofit
2000s
Grades: A's and B's, High school experience: 8/10, University of Oregon, Oregon, California, Finance and Insurance, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
From Blah to Badass: One Woman's Journey to Grab Life By the Balls
2000s
Grades: A's and B's, High school experience: 8/10, University of Oregon, Oregon, California, Finance and Insurance, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
2000s
Grades: A's and B's, High school experience: 8/10, University of Oregon, Oregon, California, Finance and Insurance, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
2010s
High school experience: 3/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Northwestern University, Illinois, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Nonprofit
College sophomore at Northwestern seeking happiness after Palo Alto
2010s
High school experience: 3/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Northwestern University, Illinois, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Nonprofit
2010s
High school experience: 3/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Northwestern University, Illinois, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Nonprofit
1990s
High school experience: 9/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Berkeley, California, Administrative and Support Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Accomodation and Food Services, Nonprofit, Information, Retail Trade
BoyzIIMen, U2, Mary J Blige, and Toad the Wet Sprocket
1990s
High school experience: 9/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Berkeley, California, Administrative and Support Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Accomodation and Food Services, Nonprofit, Information, Retail Trade
1990s
High school experience: 9/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Berkeley, California, Administrative and Support Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Accomodation and Food Services, Nonprofit, Information, Retail Trade
1990s
High school experience: 5/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Harvey Mudd College, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Harvard University, Princeton University, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Nonprofit, Educational Services, Administrative and Support Services, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Information, Retail Trade
Left for six months and never came back
1990s
High school experience: 5/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Harvey Mudd College, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Harvard University, Princeton University, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Nonprofit, Educational Services, Administrative and Support Services, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Information, Retail Trade
1990s
High school experience: 5/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Harvey Mudd College, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Harvard University, Princeton University, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Nonprofit, Educational Services, Administrative and Support Services, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Information, Retail Trade
1980s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: B's and C's, UC San Diego, California, Colorado, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Virginia, Nonprofit, Other Services (except Public Administration), Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Hoping my journey to be a part of change has mattered
1980s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: B's and C's, UC San Diego, California, Colorado, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Virginia, Nonprofit, Other Services (except Public Administration), Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1980s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: B's and C's, UC San Diego, California, Colorado, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Virginia, Nonprofit, Other Services (except Public Administration), Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1980s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: A's and B's, Santa Clara University, Foothill College, De Anza College, California, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Public Administration, Nonprofit
Purposeful, Playful, Passionate
1980s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: A's and B's, Santa Clara University, Foothill College, De Anza College, California, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Public Administration, Nonprofit
1980s
High school experience: 6/10, Grades: A's and B's, Santa Clara University, Foothill College, De Anza College, California, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Public Administration, Nonprofit
2000s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Stanford University, UC Hastings College of the Law, California, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Nonprofit
Stanford, now Law School, California
2000s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Stanford University, UC Hastings College of the Law, California, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Nonprofit
2000s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Stanford University, UC Hastings College of the Law, California, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Administrative and Support Services, Nonprofit
1990s
High school experience: 9/10, Grades: A's and B's, UC Berkeley, California, Washington, Nonprofit, Health Care and Social Assistance, Educational Services, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
UC Berkeley, Speech Pathologist, Writer, Podcaster, Parent
1990s
High school experience: 9/10, Grades: A's and B's, UC Berkeley, California, Washington, Nonprofit, Health Care and Social Assistance, Educational Services, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1990s
High school experience: 9/10, Grades: A's and B's, UC Berkeley, California, Washington, Nonprofit, Health Care and Social Assistance, Educational Services, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1990s
High school experience: 10/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Stanford University, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, Retail Trade, Nonprofit, Administrative and Support Services, Information
I love oak trees in the hills
1990s
High school experience: 10/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Stanford University, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, Retail Trade, Nonprofit, Administrative and Support Services, Information
1990s
High school experience: 10/10, Grades: Mostly A's, Stanford University, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, Retail Trade, Nonprofit, Administrative and Support Services, Information
1960s
High school experience: 10/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Santa Barbara, California, Oregon, Washington, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Real Estate Rental and Leasing, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Accomodation and Food Services, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Musician, Teacher, Adventurer, Mother
1960s
High school experience: 10/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Santa Barbara, California, Oregon, Washington, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Real Estate Rental and Leasing, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Accomodation and Food Services, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1960s
High school experience: 10/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Santa Barbara, California, Oregon, Washington, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, Real Estate Rental and Leasing, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Accomodation and Food Services, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
2010s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Santa Barbara, California, Retail Trade, Information, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Accomodation and Food Services, Nonprofit, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
From Close to Open Minded
2010s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Santa Barbara, California, Retail Trade, Information, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Accomodation and Food Services, Nonprofit, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
2010s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Santa Barbara, California, Retail Trade, Information, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Accomodation and Food Services, Nonprofit, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1980s
High school experience: 10/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Berkeley, California, New Jersey, New York, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Columbia University
Nonprofit advocate who loves to travel
1980s
High school experience: 10/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Berkeley, California, New Jersey, New York, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Columbia University
1980s
High school experience: 10/10, Grades: Mostly A's, UC Berkeley, California, New Jersey, New York, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Columbia University
2000s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: C's and below, Mission College, San Jose State University, Our Lady of Lake University, California, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
What you were in high school does not define you for the rest of your life!
2000s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: C's and below, Mission College, San Jose State University, Our Lady of Lake University, California, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
2000s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: C's and below, Mission College, San Jose State University, Our Lady of Lake University, California, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit
2000s
High school experience: 3/10, Grades: C's and below, Ivy League, California, Massachusetts, New York, Nonprofit, Other Services (except Public Administration), Health Care and Social Assistance, Educational Services, Information, University of California, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Here's a toast for the dropouts
2000s
High school experience: 3/10, Grades: C's and below, Ivy League, California, Massachusetts, New York, Nonprofit, Other Services (except Public Administration), Health Care and Social Assistance, Educational Services, Information, University of California, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
2000s
High school experience: 3/10, Grades: C's and below, Ivy League, California, Massachusetts, New York, Nonprofit, Other Services (except Public Administration), Health Care and Social Assistance, Educational Services, Information, University of California, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1990s
High school experience: 5/10, Grades: Mostly A's, MIT, California, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
Don't sweat the small stuff
1990s
High school experience: 5/10, Grades: Mostly A's, MIT, California, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1990s
High school experience: 5/10, Grades: Mostly A's, MIT, California, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, Nonprofit, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1980s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: A's and B's, University of Redlands, California, Ohio, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
How did I get here?
1980s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: A's and B's, University of Redlands, California, Ohio, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1980s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: A's and B's, University of Redlands, California, Ohio, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation, Professional Scientific and Technical Services
1990s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: B's and C's, University of Arizona, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Accomodation and Food Services, Arts Entertainment and Recreation
Do it all, see it all, be it all.
1990s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: B's and C's, University of Arizona, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Accomodation and Food Services, Arts Entertainment and Recreation
1990s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: B's and C's, University of Arizona, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Accomodation and Food Services, Arts Entertainment and Recreation
2000s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: Mostly A's, University of Washington, Manhattan School of Music, New York, Washington, Retail Trade, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation
Singer. Teacher. Student of Life.
2000s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: Mostly A's, University of Washington, Manhattan School of Music, New York, Washington, Retail Trade, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation
2000s
High school experience: 8/10, Grades: Mostly A's, University of Washington, Manhattan School of Music, New York, Washington, Retail Trade, Administrative and Support Services, Educational Services, Nonprofit, Arts Entertainment and Recreation

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