CCC Cares Employee Spotlight

What is your role at Camden County College?
I am the External Resources Development Assistant at Camden County College, working in the Foundation Office alongside the Foundation and External Resources Administrator.

When did you begin your role?
I began my role in January 2025.

What has been your favorite part of working here so far?
One of my highlights of working here so far has been going through scholarship season and seeing how much the Foundation supports student success. The May Scholarship Reception stood out to me because I was able to watch the interactions between donors and recipients. It made the work leading up to the event feel very meaningful.

What was your dream job as a child, and how does it compare to your current role?
Growing up, I always loved animals and dreamed of becoming a veterinarian or doing something to help save animal lives. I have always known I wanted to do work that makes a difference and can positively impact others, whether for people or animals.
Even though I did not end up in the veterinary field, I still feel like my role connects that same passion. It is about helping to build a strong college community and supporting students through their academic journey.

Do you ever imagine yourself in another occupation? If so, which one and why?
If you asked me this last year, I wouldn’t have had a clear answer. I’ve always been a dreamer with a wide range of interests, and after graduating in 2023, I was open to exploring different career paths. I never envisioned myself working at a college, but now that I am here, it makes so much sense. My own college experience was incredible and now being a part of a team that helps create that same kind of experience for others feels meaningful to me. I can honestly say I am happy with where I am right now.

What’s your favorite book/movie genre or your all-time favorite title?
I’ve always been drawn to scary movies and comedies, especially films from the late 90s and early 00s. A comfort film for me is Meet the Parents starring Ben Stiller. No matter how many times I see it, I still laugh.

Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?
“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart,” by Pablo Casals. Music is my favorite way to express myself. I can listen for hours on end and feel a thousand emotions at once. It’s healing for me.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
You are who you surround yourself with. I believe that the energy and people you surround yourself with play a role in making or breaking your reputation and personal development.