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Meet the Career Mentors

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Learn about your Career Mentor before you meet with them!

Ammon Larsen

ammon_larsen@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Spanish Fork, UT

MAJOR:

Economics

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I hope to be an environmental economist to help improve the state of the environment using economic principles and statistical analysis!

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

I love playing ping pong, spikeball, baseball and basketball. I am also an avid ceramicist.

Andres Garofalo

andres_garofalo@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Bronx, NY

MAJOR:

Pre business with the intent to enter in the entrepreneurship program.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I plan to start my own company in the future! And become a massive sellout and enjoy the luxuries of the upper echelons of society in a tropical paradise!

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

My favorite things to do are to play basketball and volleyball.

Brooke Larson

brooke_larson@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Pleasant Grove, Utah

MAJOR:

Athletic Training

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I would love to be an Athletic Trainer for a NFL or NBA team. My dream job is to work with the Utah Jazz as an Athletic Trainer, helping my favorite athletes succeed.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

I love hiking, boating, pickleball, and watching all my favorite sports teams

Courtney Davis

courtney_davis@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Vancouver, WA

MAJOR:

Global Supply Chain Management

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I would love to strategize sourcing or purchasing for a company after college.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

I’m interested in entrepreneurship and have been enjoying the start-up process with one of my business ideas. I like hanging out with my husband, he is my best friend. I also really enjoy music, playing the piano, learning some other instrument, and singing.

Erika Henderson

erika_clark@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Torrance, CA

MAJOR:

Sociology

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I have no ideal job location, but as long as it’s diverse with good people and culture, I’m sold!

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

I love to sing and perform, play volleyball or soccer to get outside, and I’m a total foodie so I’m always on the lookout for a good place to eat :)

Jackie Durfey

jackie_durfey@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Springville, UT

MAJOR:

Journalism

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I’ve always loved telling stories and I want to help other people tell theirs! I would love to work for the Church or anywhere that will allow me to write about different minority groups.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

I love rock climbing, theater, and watching scary movies!

Josh Sweeten

josh_sweeten@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Layton, UT

MAJOR:

Civil Engineering

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

My number one career aspiration is to always be working in jobs that incorporate my strengths. That may be as a city engineer, as a human resources manager, or as a college professor! Perhaps I’ll do all three!

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

You can catch me singing and playing on my piano, trying to follow along with a Bob Ross painting video, or hiking with my wife and 2 kiddos!

Levi Johnson

levi_johnson@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Shawano, WI

MAJOR:

Strategic Management

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I want to make a change in the Healthcare space as a Hospital Administrator! And if that doesn’t work out, I’ll be a a freelance landscape photographer!

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

I love soccer, skiing, tennis, rock climbing, and basically anything outdoors. I also love food, traveling, and music! Ask me about my dream travel spot!

Naomi Campbell

naomi_campbell@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Clinton, UT

MAJOR:

Human Development

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

Academic Advisor, because I’ve always had great teachers and mentors in my life that have helped me be successful which is a big reason why I am a career mentor.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

I love to cook, listen to music, and dance. I served my mission in Vietnam so I love Vietnamese food. I’m also a big Marvel fan!

Reese Carrion

reese_carrion@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Brooklyn, NY

MAJOR:

Pre-Nursing

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I have always wanted to be a nurse growing up, but I am open to any healthcare job that serves the people and makes a change within people’s lives.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

Skateboarding, Badminton, Spending time with friends and family

Thomas Moreno

thomas_moreno@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Queens,NY

MAJOR:

Pre-business

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I would love to go into digital marketing and build meaning by connecting people with their favorite brands.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

Volleyball, Hiking, Thrifting, and Hanging out with friends and family!

Virginia Dietze-Hermosa

virginia_dietzehermosa@byu.edu

HOMETOWN:

Montreal, Canada

MAJOR:

Psychology

CAREER ASPIRATIONS:

I have always enjoyed learning more about what motivates people to engage in different behaviors. I hope to empower others to change their lives for the better as a therapist.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

I love dancing, drawing, and playing sports (like basketball and field hockey). Ever since moving to Utah, I have gained a passion for the outdoors, especially hiking, and snowshoeing.