My guest this week, Marilyn Flowers, was a commencement speaker in 2023, a student advisor, and an ITM major.  Now she’s an Associate Site Reliability Engineer at CDW.

Her chief message during her speech was the importance of leadership and community, and demonstrating how helping each other succeed is of the utmost significance.

She also shares this advice: 

• Keep your eyes and ears open
• Expand your filter of opportunities
• Continue to learn – college is just the beginning
• Practice makes perfect
• Know what YOU bring to the table
• Believe in yourself

Oh, and reach out for people who want to guide and support you.

Courage and persistence is key in finding the job that’s meant for you.  I couldn’t agree more!

More about Marilyn:

2023 Student Commencement Speaker, 7x award recipient, and Wendorf Scholar, Marilyn Flowers, graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Management. Marilyn spent her time advocating for change in her community as President of the Black Student Union and fueling her passion for technology. During her time at the university, she gained experience as a Software Engineer Intern and Research Scholar. As a trailblazer in tech, she is now the first Associate Site Reliability Engineer in CDW's ACE Program. 

She continues her mission of inspiring others to realize that their lives are their own to design and treasure and to feel freedom in their professional journey.

Quote:

"Graduates today, history makers tomorrow." (Flowers, 2023).

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