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Meet Trey, our Strategy & Planning Intern. He jumped straight into work with us this summer and has been learning so much working with our incredible planning team. Today, we’re wishing him a happy #NationalInternDay! Get to know this VCU Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture senior below. Q: What is your favorite part of your role? A: I love the opportunity to learn new things. Being an intern is awesome because you’re able to get your hands dirty, observe the pros, and ask the stupid questions that are inevitable when entering the industry. Elevation is such a welcoming place and I couldn’t ask for a better crew to spend my summer with. Q: What’s something interesting about you that’s not on your resume? A: I am the proud winner of the 2011 Morrisville Elementary School Talent show, being one of only three second graders to ever win it at the time. I may have only been eight, but my dance moves were a solid 10. Q: If you could use one word to describe your career journey, what would it be? A: Dawning

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6 useful personal behaviors I’ve instilled during my Woodson Equity internship thus far. 1. Arrive before everyone else; using that quiet time to get settled and focused. Being ready to go as my colleagues arrive sets a productive tone for my day. 2. Breaking my day into hour-long segments. Tracking my activities this way helps me maximize tasks and maintain productivity throughout the day. 3. Use Excel to log my tasks and progress, ensuring everything is organized and easy to follow. Regularly give situational reports my current status on taskers. The work I input into software is almost anonymous, helping my team stay aligned on ongoing projects and responsibilities. 4. Further my connections both in and outside the office. For instance, during my summer I was selected for jury duty in the Northern District Court of Illinois, I met amazing individuals, some whose paths have since crossed with mine during my daily commute. Our mutual commonality in being veterans and working in finance truly demonstrates the power of maintaining connections in unexpected places. 5. Take detailed notes during meetings, tracking key conversations, and sharing those thoughts with my leadership. Asking questions will uncover valuable insights and develop a deeper internship experience. 6. When communicating electronically, always aim for clarity, conciseness, and professionalism. Avoid poor habits like using overly casual language, or unclear phrasing. Review emails and messages to ensure they reflect my best self and convey my thoughts effectively. I’m glad to be apart of this team of skilled individuals while still unraveling so much to learn. #TheWoodsonWay #PrivateEquity #InsideAnInternship

Make this summer count! Show colleges what truly matters to you. Whether it's an internship, volunteering, research, or attending a pre-college program, use your time wisely to explore your passions, showcase your curiosity, and highlight what sets you apart. Be prepared to answer college essays that ask questions about your community engagement: - How did you make a difference in your community? - How have you engaged with individuals from diverse backgrounds? - Tell us about a meaningful leadership experience where you positively influenced others. - How have you engaged in your academic interests in and out of school? Your summer experiences can make a difference in your college admissions. Make it memorable! #SummerGoals #CollegePrep #MakeItCount #collegebound #collegeadmissions #Collegeready #exploration #collegeessays

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. But it requires collective action. (the reason I joined the Board of Elevate+) How to make a difference? Join us. This September, your stride can pave the path for someone's future. Here's why you should participate in Elevate to Even Plus's Miles of Impact: - 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Your participation funds internships for summer 2025. - 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Help underrepresented students stride towards success. - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: Join a community committed to real change. Together, we can convert every mile into a milestone for aspiring leaders. Join us and be part of a movement that shapes futures. 🔗 in the comments

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Meet Wren Heron ‘24! Wren studied Communications and Media and minored in English and Asian Studies. We asked Wren about future plans and favorite parts at Naz: 1. What was your best experience at Naz? If I were to rank my best experiences, the top ones would be the time I’ve spent with the friends who I’ve made on campus. Nothing compares to the affinity we found with each other and the way we all supported each other in growing and learning about ourselves. 2. Who was your favorite professor? Dr. Phillip B. Guingona has had a tremendous impact on me as both a student and a person. His classes allowed me to pursue academic interests that I hadn’t previously had the opportunity to explore, meet my closest friends, and start learning more about myself. As a professor, Phillip truly values the lens that I bring to the classroom as an interdisciplinary student, and he has wholeheartedly supported my research and academic endeavors, even when I haven’t been confident in them myself. 3. What’s next? Summer internship at LáLew Public Relations- a woman and minority-owned public relations firm that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in client work. After the summer, I hope to pursue a career path that allows me to engage in DEI work and push for more inclusive and accessible language. Read more about Wren and other 2024 grads: https://bit.ly/49VKlJ9

This week, I had the pleasure of talking with Campbell's summer intern class alongside Rebecca Gardy, IRC and Julia Anderson. Speaking about my own career journey, I shared a few pieces of advice with our interns as they begin to navigate their careers. ◼️ Embrace risks and take "left turns": Career paths are rarely linear. I took several “left turns” in my career. Every “left turn” I’ve taken has been a valuable learning opportunity and chance for growth. Don’t be afraid to push yourself out of your comfort zone, be bold and take risks! ◼️ Seek out a mentor: Finding a mentor – someone who knows you and your career goals - can be one of the most impactful steps in your professional journey. A mentor can be a great sounding board for career twists and turns. They can offer crucial insights, guidance and connections to help you grow. ◼️ Make it a habit to ask questions: Be curious about how things work, your colleagues and how to make things better. Curiosity breeds curiosity! It was an incredible experience to speak with these bright young professionals - we’re lucky to have them!

*INTERN VIDEO CHALLENGE – Video 1* Like many of you, we have interns working with us at Roberts & Ryan this summer.  It’s important to us that it’s a mutually beneficial relationship – we get some work out of them and they learn in the process! ✅ We do our best to give them as much exposure to different parts of the business as possible.  They work with our fixed income and equity teams, help with our corporate access efforts, and spend time on the NYSE trading floor. ✅ We thought it would be fun to have them break into teams and make videos about the firm.  The idea being that it will be a catalyst for them to take a deeper look at the firm as a whole.  We have a couple of groups coming through, so I’m going to put the videos out as I get them. ✅ This first video was done by Quamique Marcial (“Q”) and Louis Davis, 2 college students that came to us from the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, and Conrad Luce. It was interesting to me – and made me happy – to see their take on Roberts & Ryan. This video was done entirely by the interns, and this first group was a little pressed for time.  Can’t wait to see what the other teams put together! I would love to hear your thoughts! #interns #internship #summerintern #internchallenge #futureleaders #veteranownedfirm #capitalmarkets #financialliteracy

Having interns with you, even for a short period, is always worthwhile and works both ways. Making time and space for the next generation can be as illuminating for you as it is for them. Here's a lovely short blog from our most recent intern, Robert Getley, whose career progress we will follow with interest!