Author Archives: anmhays

Last Thursday I was given the opportunity to attend Huntington Banks’s Seeds For Growth workshop held at the Columbus Museum of Art. Seeds for Growth is a professional development opportunity for executive directors, presidents/CEOs, board leaders and development directors of … Continue reading →

The last weeks of my fellowship at Cristo Rey High School have arrived and it feels strangely reminiscent of my days as a student entering finals week. The circumstances are similar: a 10-week project culminating as a final presentation and … Continue reading →

Mid-way through week 8, I am finally wrapping what has been my favorite part of my summer working at CRCHS. I’ve spent the last few weeks scheduling phone calls and interviews with development directors in Cristo Rey schools across the … Continue reading →

During the latter half of my college experience, there was nothing more stressed by my professors and mentors than the importance of learning how to network. From learning the proper communication channels all the way through the infamous elevator pitch … Continue reading →

In my 45-second elevator pitch about my Columbus Foundation fellowship position with Cristo Rey HS, I often finish by explaining that the school is housed in the old Ohio School for the Deaf building, located right next to the Topiary … Continue reading →

It was the second to last week of June–4 weeks into my fellowship at Cristo Rey Columbus HS. I was loving my position, the people, the networking opportunities, and I was excited about what I was learning and researching. However … Continue reading →

It’s often hard to explain to my friends and family what it means to be in a “fellowship” role. Usually they squint their eyes and nod slowly as I attempt to explain and many, I’m sure, leave the conversation thinking … Continue reading →

After finishing my first two weeks at Cristo Rey Columbus, I’ve realized a whole new appreciation for those who spend 30+ years of their life working 9-5 every day of the week. As the transition to a full work schedule … Continue reading →

If we muster the courage to think back to our high school days we’ll likely recall the feeling of excitement as our long-awaited summer break approaches. The nerves that accompany finals preparation, the pride of completing another year, and the … Continue reading →