ALUMNI STRESS IMPORTANCE OF PASSION AT CAREER PANELS

Eight Seven Hills alumni took part in Alumni Career Panels for the Upper Schoolers throughout the 2022-23 school year. The panels were led by Class of 2023 graduate Anna Papakirk.

The four Seven Hills alumni who took part in the December panel during lunch stressed to the students the importance of being passionate about their future careers.

“Do what you love and be happy,” said Brandon Hydrick ’92, who shared that he was simply going through the motions working in finance until he decided to attend the Culinary Institute of America. He is now the bakery team leader at Whole Foods Market.

Rob Chavez ’06, who is a partner at real estate investment firm Chavez Properties, reassured the students that a Seven Hills education would make them ready for any career.

“A lot of the things they teach at this school, like empathy, community, and working together, really helped me to be successful in all business environments,” he said.

During the panel in February, John Bloch ’03 talked about the importance of being excited about an educational or career path and not being afraid about changing course.

“Flip the script, and be excited to try something because you never know how it will turn out,” Bloch said.

Caroline Kalnow ’06 said the support and confidence she gained from her Seven Hills education helped her in her career in fashion.

Rob Chavez ’06 . . . . . . . . . . . Partner at Chavez Properties

Allison Ferree ’06 . . . . . . . . . Pediatrician at Pediatric Partners

Brandon Hydrick ’92 . . . . . . . Bakery Team Leader at Whole Foods Market

Michael Motch ’93 . . . . . . . . Owner of Electronauts

John Bloch ’03 . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Research and Development at Graeter’s Ice Cream

Caroline Kalnow ’06 . . . . . . . Lead Stylist and Buyer at Soho

Jon Vogt ’03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant City Solicitor for City of Cincinnati

Ioanna Parakevopoulos ’98 . . . Founder of Action TankUSA