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SJA Hosts Career Day for Freshmen, Sophomores
St. Joseph’s Academy freshmen and sophomores participated in Career Day on January 22, enjoying the opportunity to get a head start on thinking about their interests, strengths and possible career choices.
The day began with a presentation by guest speaker Kellie Michelli Barton, vice president of talent management at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and a 1986 graduate of SJA. Students then attended two career panels of their choosing. Panelists shared their experiences and gave insight into how they selected their career paths. Students were given time to ask questions.
Ally Giardina, counselor for the class of 2029, coordinated the event with support from the Academic Counseling Center.
The panels and participants were as follows:
Art: Whitney Williston Stark ’16, photographer, Les Petits Bijoux; Julian Guillory, professional dancer; Stephanie Toups Abry ’12, musical theater
Finance: Alton Melancon, financial advisor, Regions Investment Services; Christopher Boggs, wealth management, SRS Wealth Management Group; Amy Andrews ’06, financial consultant, Charles Schwab
Business: Matthew Adler, small business owner, Kenisics, Studio Cowork, Clean Pelican, Pelican Carbon
Computer and Technology: Corey Bourgeois, cybersecurity/IT, Louisiana State Police; Deanna Ledet Saab ’02, web designer, Web Design
Education: Sarah Elisar McCann ’08, St. Joseph’s Academy
Nursing: Camille Robinson Tate ’08, nurse practitioner; Courtney LeJeune ’16, registered nurse, Our Lady of the Lake
Law: Melanie Addy, Esq., attorney, CrescentCare Legal; Tia Benton, Esq., attorney, The Benton Law Firm
Medicine: Dr. Laura Boudreaux Gautreaux ’99, pediatrician, Baton Rouge Clinic; Dr. Mary Davis, veterinarian, Capital Heights Veterinary Clinic; occupational therapy team members from Dynamic Therapy Specialists; Kayla Jacobs, radiologic technologist, Woman’s Hospital; Whitney Ricca, radiologic technologist, Woman’s Hospital
Architecture/Construction Management
Sarah Gravois, architect, WHLC Architecture; Landon Flowers, construction management, Turner Industries; Claire Dantin, construction management, Turner Industries
Psychology/Counseling: Dr. Georgia Shaheen Daniel ’08, clinical psychologist, Child and Adult Psychological Services (CAPS); Tristan Stewart ’16, licensed professional counselor, Prairieville Counseling
Communications: Casey Evans, marketing, Dearman’s Restaurant/Free Agents Marketing
Engineering: Brandon Mason, mechanical engineer, Ndustrial Solutions; Katelyn Morris, civil engineer, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development; Claudia Meredith, software developer
Event Planning: Tiffany Pilgrim, wedding/event planner, August Events
Cosmetology: Rachel Eggie ’09, hair stylist, Eggie Salon; Cameron Petry, esthetician , Better Skin by Cameron
Religious Studies: Noelle Shipley ’17, campus minister, Christ the King
Undecided: Valerie Bordelon Brubaker ’95, assistant to the Counseling Center, St. Joseph’s Academy