Join us to gain real-world career insights, practical guidance, and inspiration from experienced professionals as you explore diverse career paths and plan your future with confidence.
NextGen Career Talks – Meet Our Speakers:
 Reeva Date – Art Director
A senior art director in advertising, Reeva discovered her passion for creativity after realizing STEM wasn’t the right fit. She pursued the arts at SCAD and now thrives on set, creating impactful work and enjoying comedy shows in her free time.
 Sonia Garapaty – Entrepreneur & CEO, FSC Inc.
With a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering and 11 years in telecommunications (including contributions to 3G technology and a U.S. patent), Sonia now leads FSC’s growth through innovation, strategic expansion, and exceptional client service. She is also an active leader in the Kansas City community.
 Annika Bhatt – Food Science (R&D)
A Blue Valley West graduate and K-State alum, Annika discovered food science through Girl Scouts. She now works in R&D at Kerry Group, specializing in spray drying and product formulation.
 Aivant Goyal – Computer Science & AI
A software engineer at Chai Discovery in San Francisco, Aivant works on AI models accelerating drug discovery. He enjoys music, hosting, and exploring the city.
 Ipsita Bapat – Pre-Dental
A rising sophomore at the University of Florida majoring in Public Health and minoring in Spanish, Ipsita is on the path to becoming a dentist.
 Zenia Amrolia – Medicine (Women’s Health RN)
A Registered Nurse specializing in women’s health, Zenia is pursuing her Master’s to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about mentoring students and sharing her journey in healthcare.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and get inspired by professionals across diverse fields!
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