Posts Tagged ‘Meet Our Alumni’
College Program Alumni Spotlight: Jaonni Riley, College & International Programs Recruitment Coordinator
Meet Jaonni, a coordinator supporting Disney College and International Programs Recruitment. A California native, Jaonni’s Disney journey began on a Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort in 2020 and later continued with an additional College Program at Walt Disney World® Resort. After her second College Program, Jaonni went on to do a Disney Internship…
Read MoreCulinary Program Alumni Spotlight: Alberto Womack, Duty Manager, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Meet Alberto, an alumni of the Disney Culinary Program who has surfed some awesome waves in his career at Walt Disney World® Resort! In his six years with Disney, Alberto has impacted parks, resorts, and now water parks by always keeping his cast and guest experience top of mind. This incredible journey for Alberto started…
Read MoreProfessional Intern spotlight: Wayne Hartman, College and International Recruitment Professional Intern
Meet Wayne, a Disney Professional Intern. We first met him in the last fall as a Disney College Program legacy participant working at Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Since completing his College Program in January, Wayne has stepped into a new role supporting college and international recruitment as a professional intern. We…
Read MoreParticipant spotlight: Gina, food and beverage cast member and aspiring Walt Disney Imagineer
Meet Gina: a summer 2021 Disney College Program participant working at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Gina, an artist and designer, applied to the Disney College Program as a pathway to pursue a career with Walt Disney Imagineering. Gina explains, “I knew that by moving to Florida to work…
Read MoreHow far you’ll go after your Disney College Program: Alumni success stories, part 1
Have you ever wondered how far you could go after your Disney College Program? The possibilities are endless, but whatever Disney career you choose is sure to bring magic, memories, and impact others! We caught up with six College Program alumni who shared about their programs, what they do in their current roles, and words…
Read MoreProfessional intern spotlight: Kordrick Gibbons, Walt Disney Imagineering architecture professional intern
Kordrick is a recent graduate of Hampton University who has found himself living out the highest of his goals: to work for Walt Disney Imagineering! Beyond goals and projects within the architecture field, Kordrick hopes to aid those coming behind him in achieving their goals, too. What is your role, specific title, and how would…
Read MoreFrom on stage to backstage: Disney Aspire helps cast member fulfill career dreams
Walt Disney World® Resort is often referred to as the place “Where Dreams Come True” for all who visit, and it is also where cast members can follow their dreams and achieve their goals. Patrickson joined the Disney team as attractions host at Epcot’s Mission Space over seven years ago and has seen his career…
Read More#BeyondDisney: College Program alumni brings magic to the classroom
If Krissy, Disney College Program alumni and current fifth-grade teacher in Colorado, had to compare her teaching style to a Disney character, it would be her favorite, Judy Hopps. Just like Judy, Krissy is optimistic, determined and promotes equality in every way she can. Not to mention that she brings a little Disney magic to…
Read MoreBringing Disney Programs history to life with new Alumni wall!
Anyone who has worked in our parks and resorts, especially our merchandise cast members, know that souvenirs and keepsakes aren’t just items we take home with us but tangible memories that serve as reminders of special times and bring to life stories of magical moments. With this in mind, early last year the Disney Alumni…
Read MoreProfessional intern spotlight: Sahar, Show Programming Animation at Walt Disney Imagineering
Ever wonder how your favorite Disney characters come to life in beloved Disney Parks attractions across the globe? Professional intern Sahar helped the Walt Disney Imagineering team create animatronic magic during her Show Programming Animation internship, then turned that experience into a full-time role as an Associate Technical Animator! Sahar began her journey at Walt…
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