TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Schedule
15 min.)
Speaker Assignments
~ transition to 1st speaker ~ 5 minutes
0 min.) aker ~ 5 i t
30 min.) p ker ~ 5 minutes . (30 min.)
A Preview of our Speakers
Casey Bradley ‘13 & Jack Erbs ‘19
Nick DiLuzio ‘04
Scott Findlay & Andrew Hawkins ‘18
Bailey Grady ‘15
Steve Henderson
Eileen Hogan ‘11
Janeille Johnson
Bruce Johnson ‘09
Jason Kinlaw
Thomas Leach ‘19
Dr. Lauren Loquasto
Dan Mayer
Dr. Carlos Montalvo ‘05
Kristina Murr & Caroline Skretkowicz
Pearl Okam
Maggie O’Neill ‘19
Jason Poinsette
Lauren Prunkl ‘14
Robert Ray
Erik Renz ‘07
Lauren (Judson) Shoemaker ‘09
Allee Smith ‘13
Jake Stefan
Dr. Caitlin Varner ‘15
Katie Warner ‘07
Kristen Wright ‘13
Casey Bradley ‘13 & Jack Erbs ‘19
Casey graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2013 He is a graduate of Centre College, where he earned a degree in Economics as a student-athlete who played football. Since 2017, Casey has been helping entrepreneurs pursue their financial goals so that they can focus on the most important things in life Casey strives to provide his clients with the information they need to choose the most suitable investment products and services for their specific financial needs, including exit strategy planning, estate planning, key employee retention, business valuation, and more. Casey is originally from Acworth, Georgia. He is married to Kate (BT Class of 2013), and together they have a young son named George. In his free time, Casey enjoys spending time with close friends and family, cheering on the Green Bay Packers, and coaching both high school and middle school sports.
Jack graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2019 and attended The University of Georgia. After graduating from UGA in 2023 with a finance degree, he decided to pursue a career as a wealth management advisor as a part of Casey Bradley’s team, Founder Financial. Since July 2023, Jack has been a part of Founder Financial serving clients and helping them reach their financial goals. Jack lives in Cumming, Georgia with his dog Murray and enjoys golfing and traveling to new places in his free time
Nick DiLuzio ‘04
VP of Business Development Forisk Consulting
Nick is an experienced professional in the environmental and natural resources sector. After graduating from BT in 2004, Nick attended Davidson College where he earned a B.S. in Biology and competed on the football and track teams. After graduating from Davidson, Nick attended graduate school at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University where he earned Masters degrees in Environmental Management and Forestry as well as a certificate in geospatial analysis. After graduating from Duke, Nick moved back to the Atlanta area and joined NewFields, an environmental consulting firm headquartered in midtown Atlanta Nick started at NewFields as a database/GIS intern, worked his way up to a project manager, and became a Partner in the firm in 2019.
At NewFields, Nick worked on complex environmental projects around the world including soil and groundwater remediation, coal ash disposal and compliance, hazardous waste landfills, and environmental litigation. In 2019, Nick left NewFields to pursue his passion for forestry and became the Vice President of the Georgia Forestry Foundation (GFF). At GFF, Nick worked to educate youth and adults across the state, specifically in the metro Atlanta area, on the importance of forestry in Georgia and the benefits the forestry industry provides to all Georgians. In 2024, Nick left GFF and joined Forisk, a forestry consulting and research firm based in Athens, Georgia, as VP of Business Development.
Co-Founder
lock Studios and Offbeat Media Group
Bailey Grady is a Blessed Trinity alumnus from the Class of 2015. He co-founded Interlock Studios, a mobile app studio, with Mark Cuban as one of his partners and investors Prior to Interlock Studios, Bailey built and sold another company, Offbeat, at the end of 2023, also backed by Mark Cuban. His journey as an entrepreneur began at Blessed Trinity where he started building social media channels with millions of followers. Using those platforms, Bailey sold advertisements to brands and products directly, turning his passion for creativity and marketing into a business. Today, he continues to leverage social media and innovation to drive his career forward. He’s excited to share his story with current BT students!
Scott Findlay
Andrew Hawkins ‘18 - Electrician
Scott Findlay is a founding faculty member of Blessed Trinity where he served a variety of roles over 20 years including teaching history, personal finance, and engineering as well as serving as the facilities manager starting in 2014. He was an original member of the Varsity Football staff and served as head coach of Track and Field as well as Cross Country. Scott started working in plumbing in 1999 as a side hustle to pay off college loans and continued this work part-time during his entire BT career Eventually, he attained his Journeyman and later, his Master Plumber license through experience and state tests.
In 2020, Scott left BT to become owner/operator of The Neighborhood Plumber LLC. He does residential repair plumbing primarily within a 5-mile radius of his home/BT and stays busy in neighborhoods like the Orchards next to BT and Brookfield. Scott is also the primary online course creator for the Georgia Plumber Trade Association. Scott's daughter Gracie is a 2020 BT graduate, 2-time swimming state champion, USNA graduate, and is currently working to earn her pilot wings in the US Navy His son Matthew attended Innovation Academy and is currently a Mechanical Engineering major at Georgia Tech. Scott is excited to return to the Cross Country program as a community coach for the 2025 season. His wife Stefanie is also excited about attending Saturday's long runs once again.
Andrew Hawkins is a 2018 graduate of Blessed Trinity. After a year of college at Georgia State, Andrew joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Atlanta Local 613. As an apprentice, Andrew was paid to work for a union electrician company while he also took classes at the local office. In 2024, Andrew finished his apprenticeship and became a journeyman electrician. He currently works for Miller Electric as a small team leader, working primarily in commercial construction. He will take his Masters test in late 2025. Andrew's father was a 20-year BT teacher - Dr Chris Hawkins Andrew's brother, James, and sister, Katie, were also BT graduates.
Steve Henderson Founder GoodPipes VO
Steve Henderson is the founder of GoodPipes VO. He is an international voice talent based in Atlanta with more than three decades of experience in promo, commercial, narration, movie trailer and character voice work. His clients include NASCAR, Cartoon Network, The Inspiration Network, Chik-fil-A, UPS, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Primerica, Georgia-Pacific, and many more. He grew up in Gatlinburg, Tennessee in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. He doesn’t naturally have a Southern accent but can turn it on thick if you want him to Steve graduated from The University of Tennessee.
Eileen Hogan ‘11 Social Creative Director / Pavone Group
Eileen Hogan graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2011. She is a former Savannah College of Art and Design athlete with ten years of creative advertising agency experience. She began her career in copywriting and has since taken on the roles of Jr. Copywriter, Copywriter, Senior Copywriter, Associate Creative Director, and is now working as a Creative Director She oversees teams of creatives on integrated advertising campaigns for clients like Planet Fitness, Dairy Queen, Welch’s, Spirit Airlines, Hairdo, StarKist, Sun-Maid, and more. Mediums of creative output include broadcast, radio, social content, app development, email, web, AR & VR, and influencer/celeb partnerships.
Bruce Johnson ‘09
Johnson & Johnson
Bruce graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2009 before continuing his academic and athletic career at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he played football and earned a Marketing degree with a Professional Selling certification. After college, he began his career in Houston, Texas working in Oil & Gas pipe sales for Sim-Tex, L.P. Two years later, he transitioned into Medical Device sales with Johnson & Johnson MedTech in South Carolina. Over his 9-year tenure at Johnson & Johnson, Bruce has held various roles, including Associate Sales Representative, Biosurgery Sales Representative, Manager of Commercial Training, and Regional Sales Manager. Currently, Bruce leads the strategy and execution for a team of ten Sales Representatives across the Birmingham, Nashville, and Chattanooga markets. His accomplishments as a Regional Sales Manager and Sales Rep include earning three President’s Club honors, Region of the Year recognition, and achieving quota for nine consecutive years. A passionate mentor, Bruce dedicates time to developing sales professionals and guiding college students aspiring to careers in sales. Bruce and his wife, Kaitlin, reside in Birmingham, Alabama, with their two children, Braelyn (6) and Reese (4).
Janeille Johnson Pharmacist Kaiser Permanente
Janeille Johnson is a dedicated pharmacist specializing in infusion therapy and oral chemotherapy management, where she prepares life saving chemotherapy treatments for patients With a passion for patient care and precision, Janeille plays a vital role in supporting individuals through their treatment journeys. Prior to her current role, Janeille gained valuable experience in hospital, prior authorizations, and retail pharmacy which provided her with a strong foundation in customer service, medication management, and community healthcare Her diverse background allows her to approach pharmacy with both clinical expertise and a personal touch. Janeille Johnson is a dedicated mother of three and an active participant in various community service projects, philanthropic efforts, and leadership initiatives. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is involved with mentoring young girls, served as secretary for the Roswell Youth Lacrosse Program, and lead the diversity team for the American Pharmacists Association. Janeille is committed to making a difference in the healthcare field and hopes to inspire students to explore careers in pharmacy and healthcare
J Ki l
First Officer Captain Coca-Cola Flight Department
As an accomplished aviation professional with an extensive technical background and an experienced international operator, Mr. Kinlaw has over 8,000 flight hours, including 6,000 hours on jets and more than 4,000 hours as a Pilot in Command (Captain). Mr. Kinlaw holds an Airline Transport Pilot license, an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license, and is licensed as a flight instructor. He possesses type ratings for the Airbus 319, A320, A321, and multiple Gulfstream aircraft (G600, G650, G550, GV, GIV), showcasing proficiency in operating complex aircraft across diverse global environments.
Mr. Kinlaw has a strong focus and leadership on Aviation Safety and has significantly contributed to enhancing operational safety and compliance within the aviation sector. He is committed to fostering a safety-first culture, ensuring the well-being of both crew and passengers alike Mr Kinlaw was honored with the Master Aviator award from Flight Safety in 2019. Mr. Kinlaw earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Liberty University. Prior to this, Mr. Kinlaw obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He also holds various certificates, including Aviation Safety Management Systems from the University of Southern California, Leadership Academia from Harvard University, and Business Aviation Leadership from Georgia Southern University Mr Kinlaw is also an Army Veteran Non-Commissioned Officer with eight years of experience as a Helicopter Maintenance Technician. Mr. Kinlaw focuses on driving innovation and progress to ensure the industry evolves to meet tomorrow's demands while upholding the highest safety and excellence standards.
Thomas Leach ‘19
Software Development Engineer UPS
Thomas Leach is Software Development Engineer at United Parcel Service (UPS). He is a member of the Brokerage IT team which maintains a custom software application, Brokerage Operation Support System (BOSS) used for UPS customs clearance. With his fellow team members, Thomas helps maintain and improve the BOSS application code base. He is a former Blessed Trinity student graduating as a part of the class of 2019. Thomas then attended and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Georgia with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Cybersecurity in 2023.
Dr. Lauren Loquasto Chief Academic Officer
The Goddard Schools
Dr. Lauren Loquasto currently serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Goddard Schools. In this role, Lauren continues to shape the premier educational programming and proprietary curriculum for over 650 Goddard Schools serving over 100,000 children daily. She is a published author of hundreds of articles, numerous TV interviews, has a published award-winning book, and has six additional books releasing in 2025/2026 In her prior role, Lauren served as the Vice President of Early Childhood Education for Primrose Schools. Prior to that, she led the early childhood education department for a private education company, authoring their proprietary early childhood curriculum and leading professional development creation and delivery. Lauren has worked at every level of early childhood education While she began her formal career teaching at the university level, she has prior experience teaching within preschools, consulting and serving as a support professional for children with autism, and serving as a school principal for multiple private K8 and preschools. She remains actively involved as a voice for early childhood education in professional associations domestically and internationally.
Dan Mayer
Managing Director Truist
Dan Mayer is a Managing Director in the Financial Sponsors Group at Truist Securities. In his role, he covers select Financial Sponsors primarily in New York City and Boston with a focus on providing Investment Banking Services across industry sectors. Dan joined Truist in 2007 and was formerly head of Financial and Business Services Leveraged Finance for the Bank. Dan received a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. He resides in Atlanta with his wife and three sons
Kristina Murr, LPC, CPCS
Caroline Skretkowicz, LMSW
Awaken Counseling
Kristina Murr is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Awaken Counseling, an anxiety clinic in East Cobb, Marietta. With 16 years of experience in the mental health field, Kristina specializes in helping individuals of all ages manage stress and anxiety Under her leadership, Awaken Counseling has grown to include a dedicated team of 15 therapists, each with expertise in areas such as anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Kristina holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master's in Clinical Psychology. She is also a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) and mentors clinicians working toward full licensure. In addition to her clinical work, Kristina regularly speaks to companies across the U.S. to help employees improve mental wellness, reduce stress, and achieve better work-life balance. Kristina is an active member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Kristina is married with two children, and her oldest, Landon, is a 9th grader at Blessed Trinity. She is deeply passionate about mental health and remains dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities in their journey toward healing and well-being.
Caroline is a therapist at Awaken Counseling specializing in supporting children, teenagers, and young adults. She is passionate about helping clients navigate issues such as anxiety, peer and family dynamics, grief, ADHD, life transitions, and more. Additionally, she provides psychoeducation to parents to ensure optimal support, maximize positive communication, and establish appropriate expectations Prior to working at Awaken, Caroline served as the school counselor at St. Joseph Catholic School for five years. This experience helped her gain a deep understanding of the educational system, including school policies and the interplay between academic performance and mental health.
Caroline received both her Bachelor and Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Caroline grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and currently lives in Atlanta with her husband, Chris, and her corgi, Meatball.
Dr. Carlos Montalvo ‘05
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering University of South Alabama
Carlos Montalvo is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of South Alabama (USA) and the Director of the Facility for Aerospace Systems and Technology (FAST). Prior to his appointment at South, he was a research engineer at Georgia Tech where he received his Bachelor’s (2009), Masters (2010), and PhD (2014) Dr Montalvo has industry experience at many startups including Earthly Dynamics and AREAI as well as larger industries such as Raytheon and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). His research interests include flight dynamics and control and design of unmanned aerial vehicles with a focus on multi-body systems. He is involved in all types of unmanned aerial vehicle research with a focus on controls of multi-body systems including aircraft, quadrotors, parafoils, projectiles, spacecraft, and tethered systems. Dr. Montalvo has served as the faculty advisor for Design/Build/Fly (DBF), South Alabama Launch Team (SALT), JagSat, Longboarding Club, Rock Climbing Club (RCC), Disc Golf Club (DGC) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). He has created new aerospace engineering electives and has been an integral part in the creation of an aerospace engineering bachelors degree at South. His teaching philosophy is to prepare students for their future career by connecting theory to practical engineering problems as well as exposing students to the creativity of design and implementation through kinesthetic learning
Maggie O’Neill ‘19
Pediatric Nurse
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Maggie graduated from Blessed Trinity Catholic High
School
in 2019 She is now a pediatric nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite. She attended the University of Georgia for two years before transferring to Augusta University’s Athens campus to complete her BSN in 2023. In her free time, Maggie enjoys video games, anime, and cats
Pearl Okam People Partner
Pearl is a Senior People Consultant and People Partner with the "Search" team under the Knowledge and Insights Product Area at Google. Pearl works with Google's most senior leaders to help them shape the future of their organizations. Prior to Google, Pearl worked as an HR Professional across different organizations and industries (Retail, Banking, HRBPO, Consulting, Aviation, etc.) all in Human Resource strategy and leadership capacity Pearl holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park (Robert H.Smith School of Business) and a Masters degree in International Human Resources from Georgetown University, in Washington D C Pearl is a trusted senior advisor and subject matter expert certified by the International Coaching Federation as an Executive C-suite coach with strong influencing and coaching skills. On a personal note, she is deeply passionate about community charities. Specifically charity organizations that are in service of less privileged children Pearl believes everyone has a unique talent to be developed and there's always something greater to achieve.
Jason Poinsette
US Head, Food & Beverage (CPG)
Snap Inc.
Jason Poinsette is the U.S. Head of Food and Beverage (CPG) advertising sales at Snap Inc., managing all the strategic sales efforts for some of the largest national clients of Snapchat. Jason is focused on developing strategic relationships with key Fortune 100 clients and advertising agencies within the food and beverage vertical. Mr. Poinsette joined Snap from Meta, where he spent 11 years on the Global Marketing Solutions team most recently leading Food and Beverage / CPG partnerships. Prior to Meta, Mr. Poinsette was the Director of Client Services for Push, Inc. and worked in advertising at The Walt Disney Company Jason resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is a graduate of Furman University.
Lauren Prunkl ‘14 Transportation Planner Stantec
Lauren Prunkl graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2014. She attended college at Furman University in Greenville, SC where she studied sustainability science. She ran the student bike rental program where she saw the importance of students having the option to bike, walk, or take the shuttle to get around or off campus. While studying a semester in Copenhagen, Denmark and through several internships in Greenville, she learned about the field of urban planning. After graduating from Furman, Lauren worked full-time at Furman's sustainability center before applying to graduate school to study urban planning At UNC Chapel Hill, Lauren focused on transportation planning which is all about finding ways to make getting from one place to another safe, sustainable, accessible, and convenient for everyone Lauren is now a transportation planner at a planning and engineering consulting firm called Stantec. Lauren enjoys working with communities across the Carolinas and Georgia doing projects such as university transportation planning, master plans for bicycle trails, and Safe Streets for All plans.
Robert Ray
National Correspondent Fox Weather and Fox News
Robert Ray is a national correspondent based in Atlanta, Georgia for Fox Weather and Fox News. Mr. Ray was part of the team that launched FOX Business Network in 2007, and he was based in the network’s Chicago bureau. Currently, Mr. Ray travels over 200 days a year covering weather events, hosting long-form shows, shooting, editing, and writing for Fox Weather & Fox Media platforms When not chasing breaking weather events, Ray is producing shows for Fox on America’s National Parks while immersing himself in the hiking, nature and climate of the natural wonders. Before joining start-up network Fox Weather in 2021, Ray served as a freelance reporter covering breaking news stories for a variety of outlets including The Washington Post, The Weather Channel, and CNN Ray has covered many world events over the past 20 plus years, including presidential campaigns, the war in Iraq, the Indonesian tsunami of 2004, the Pakistani earthquake of 2005, the London subway bombings, 2008 U.S. financial collapse, Ferguson Missouri riots, United States unrest of 2020, the global pandemic, natural disasters and aftermath and more. Mr. Ray’s weather reporting is prolific, with 53 hurricanes to his credit, hundreds of severe weather outbreaks, blizzards, floods, fires and indepth storytelling on a changing and volatile environment. Recently, Ray was on ground for the historic Los Angeles firestorm and continues to cover the aftermath. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Mr. Ray holds a degree in Mass Communications and Broadcast Journalism and is the proud recipient of awards such as Emmy, Murrow, Telly, Hugo and the 2012 Breaking News Journalist of the year awarded by the National Press Club in Washington D.C. for his coverage of the historic tornado killing scores in Joplin, Missouri.
Erik Renz ‘07
Consultant BI Analyst
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
Erik graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2007. He is a healthcare data scientist who combines medical knowledge with computer programming to help hospitals and doctors make better decisions for patient care. After studying Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Health Science at the University of South Florida, he discovered his passion for using data to solve healthcare problems. Currently working at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group in Atlanta, Erik creates computer programs and analytics tools that help doctors provide better care to their patients, working on projects like predicting emergency room volume and helping radiologists reduce patient wait times. His unique perspective comes from his experience working in both American and British healthcare systems, as well as his background working directly with patients as a Medical Assistant When he's not working with data, Erik is a musician who plays multiple instruments and has been involved in community service, including working with youth groups and hosting a healthcare podcast.
Lauren Shoemaker ‘09
Software Client Leader IBM
Lauren (Judson) Shoemaker is currently a Monthly License Charge Software Client Leader at IBM. She assists in the management and utilization tracking of over $100 million worth of mainframe software a year for clients ranging from travel/transportation, consumer goods, and IT infrastructure outsourcers Before joining IBM, Lauren worked in the golf industry running golf tournaments for an elite junior golf tour and the PGA tour event. She also cofounded the JCI Foundation, where she helped organize, promote, and fundraise for the Foundation’s yearly events, including a college women ’ s golf tournament, the Senior LPGA Legend’s tour, and a women ’ s leadership conference. Lauren also served as a Women’s Assistant Golf Coach at the University of Central Arkansas, where she also managed the recruiting process and mentored student-athletes. Lauren attended Holy Redeemer before graduating from BT in 2009. She is married to her amazing husband Greg, and together, they have two boys, Judson (3) and Lou (1) While at BT, Lauren was a part of the choir and the girl’s golf team (state runner-up in 2008 and state champions in 2009). She played college golf at the University of Southern Mississippi and received her degree in Forensic Science with minors in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Lauren also received her Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas while coaching. In her spare time, Lauren still enjoys golfing at the mid-amateur level and is a volunteer coach for the BT girls golf team. Lauren was inducted into our Blessed Trinity Athletic Hall of Fame in 2022.
Allee Smith ‘13
Director of Grassroots & Advocacy Communications Autism Speaks
Allee Smith currently serves as the Director of Grassroots & Advocacy Communications at Autism Speaks, a national nonprofit organization committed to serving people with autism and their families. She has spent over a decade working with federal and state government affairs teams to develop policy and mobilize communities After graduating from Blessed Trinity in 2013, Allee attended Vanderbilt University where she double majored in Public Policy and Medicine, Health and Society. Upon graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C. to join the Autism Speaks advocacy team. In 2019, she returned to Atlanta to attain her MBA from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business evening program, while working full-time. Outside of work, you'll find her reading, traveling, or hiking and paddle boarding with her dog, Henry.
Jake Stefan
President ARCO DB Companies
Jake Stefan is President of ARCO DB Companies, Inc., the parent company for ARCO Design/Build, a national industrial construction company with twenty divisional offices and thirtyfive divisions. In this role, he manages overall operational areas including marketing, human resources, supplier diversity, and sustainability. Jake’s technical expertise as a builder is coupled with a wealth of knowledge spanning a range of industries including cold-storage, food processing, manufacturing, life sciences, distribution centers, and speculative development Prior to his current role as President of ARCO, Jake concurrently led multiple divisions within ARCO as a divisional CEO overseeing the construction of build-to-suit and speculative development facilities across the country Since joining ARCO in 1999, Jake’s leadership has contributed to ARCO’s expansion from one office in Atlanta in 1995 to twenty physical offices that have built over 5,000 projects in 48 states and 400+ cities domestically. With a strong commitment to giving back, Jake is an active participant in the Atlanta Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Combat Marine Outdoors A dedicated alumni of Marquette University, Jake serves as a guest lecturer, cooperative engineering education employer, senior design mentor, and active member of the Construction Engineering Advisory Board.
Dr. Caitlin Varner ‘15
Associate Veterinarian Copper Basin Veterinary Clinic
Caitlin graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2015. She then went to North Carolina State University for her undergraduate studies, continuing on to Lincoln Memorial University for veterinary school. Caitlin is currently practicing in North Georgia and has experience with just about every animal under the sun. Currently, Caitlin is a practicing veterinarian at Copper Basin Veterinary Clinic in McCaysville, Georgia Caitlin is looking forward to sharing the realities of becoming and practicing as a veterinarian, as well as answering all the questions you have!
Katie Warner ‘07
Author and Speaker Virtue Media
Katie Warner is a bestselling author, with more than 15 years of experience in freelance writing for newspapers and websites, book publishing, speaking nationally, and appearing on radio, podcasts, and television. She is also the communication manager of an international media apostolate with a degree in communication/public relations and professional writing, as well as a graduate degree in theology. She loves to share her knowledge about the faith, the publishing and media industries, ministry work, and generating a creative and flexible income (through channels like social media influencing and affiliate marketing), which she currently does while raising and homeschooling her five children. Katie is a 2007 graduate of Blessed Trinity.
Kristen Wright ‘13
Director of Grant Writing & Proposal Development
Alzheimer's Association
Kristen Wright Mirza graduated from Blessed Trinity in 2013 and then went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Auburn University. While at Auburn, Kristen actively contributed to campus life as the President of the Catholic Student Association, Vice President of the Student Philanthropy Board, a New Student Orientation Leader, and a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. Currently, Kristen serves as the Director of Grant Writing and Proposal Development at the Alzheimer's Association, leading the organization's government fundraising efforts Kristen has dedicated her career to the nonprofit sector, where she has worked with international humanitarian and health organizations, including the International Rescue Committee and Church World Service. Throughout her career, Kristen has held roles in programs, operations, and business development. She is grateful to have found a career that blends her passion for philanthropy and government affairs with her expertise in writing, research, and relationship-building
to all of our amazing Career Day speakers!
