Helping Nonprofits Thrive
Through the Rustandy Center’s Alumni Board Connect program, Boothies are using their MBAs to make a meaningful impact on social and environmental issues.
Helping Nonprofits ThriveCivic Scholars Student Profile Joe O’Connor, '21
Homeless Services Director
City: Chicago, IL
Organization: Will County Center for Community Concerns
- November 14, 2017
- Nonprofit
Career Aspirations
In the future, I hope to lead a non-profit working to alleviate the effects of poverty and reduce its prevalence in the United States.
Why Booth?
In pursuing an advanced degree I am seeking a challenge and Booth's reputation for academic rigor promises not only to test my abilities, but push me to think differently.
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