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Author Archives: Kat Jolley
Week 10: Summer Fellowship at LifeCare Alliance
My last week with LifeCare Alliance was truly bittersweet. Because I actually began my internship three weeks earlier than planned, all of my blog posts have been a bit delayed, but I was lucky enough to extend my time here … Continue reading
Week 9: Summer Fellowship at LifeCare Alliance
This week at LifeCare Alliance was full of collaboration, facilitation, and the exciting start of new projects. Much of my time was spent preparing for and executing our Meals-on-Wheels Customer Journey half-day session. I started the week printing and assembling … Continue reading
Week 8: Summer Fellowship at LifeCare Alliance
Week 8 at LifeCare Alliance was filled with preparations for our upcoming half-day session and further development of ideas for the Customer Journey project. The week began with the Advancement staff huddle where each team shared updates and priorities. I … Continue reading
Week 7: Summer Fellowship at LifeCare Alliance
This week marked a major milestone in my summer at LifeCare Alliance, I completed my 23rd interview for the Meals-on-Wheels Customer Journey project. It feels surreal to be wrapping up this core portion of the project, having spent the past … Continue reading
Week 6: Summer Fellowship at LifeCare Alliance
This week at LifeCare Alliance reminded me why I love working in environments that are rooted in community. Whether it was helping at a fan distribution event, attending a style show, or listening to volunteers share their stories, I felt … Continue reading
Week 5: Summer Fellowship at LifeCare Alliance
This week has felt like the heart of the Customer Journey project. Conversations are coming to life, insights are surfacing, and next steps are starting to take shape. I began the week by preparing a summary of completed interviews, upcoming … Continue reading
Week 4: Summer Fellowship at LifeCare Alliance
This week marked a turning point in my fellowship experience as I fully stepped into the rhythm of conducting Customer Journey interviews. After three weeks of preparation, I interviewed seven participants: two volunteers, four staff members, and even LifeCare Alliance’s … Continue reading
Week 3: Connecting, Creating, and Building Momentum
Week three at LifeCare Alliance was all about putting ideas into motion. After weeks of preparation, I officially launched my Customer Journey interviews with staff and volunteers in the Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) program. With the interview questions finalized and scheduling underway, … Continue reading
Week 2: Listening, Learning, and Preparing to Launch
My second week at LifeCare Alliance was all about building my understanding of the Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) program, the incredible people behind it, and the systems that keep it running. I began the week by joining our Advancement team huddle, where … Continue reading
Week 1: Returning to Serve in a New Way Summer Fellowship at LifeCare Alliance
Hi everyone! My name is Kat Jolley and I’m a rising senior at Indiana University studying marketing and international business. This summer, I have the privilege of serving as a Marketing Intern at LifeCare Alliance through a placement with The … Continue reading