Posts Tagged ‘Meet Our Alumni’
Alumni spotlight: From program participant to published author
A passion is ignited Christopher Tremblay has his parents to thank for his love of Disney. Growing up he was surrounded with Walt Disney books, toys, games, and was lucky enough to make his first pilgrimage to Walt Disney World® Resort on Christmas day in 1977 when he was only five years old. Little did…
Read MoreExploring the wilderness: Spotlight on a Conservation Education Presenter intern
Melissa Werle spends her days teaching guests of all ages about conservation and wildlife while doing things like holding a tarantula, or interacting with guests to give them an experience they wouldn’t expect at a Disney theme park. As a Conservation Education Presenter, Wilderness Explorer Melissa teaches guests about the importance of how and why…
Read MoreAn experience of galactic proportions: Spotlight on Will, Walt Disney Imagineering project management intern
In a galaxy not so far away, one Disney professional intern is living out his dreams. Meet Will, a Walt Disney Imagineering project management intern who is currently working on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World® Resort. Originally from Chantilly, Virginia, Will attended James Madison University (JMU) where he obtained his bachelor’s degree…
Read MoreProgram alumni embrace the changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing many exciting changes! Two current Cast Members from Hollywood Studios sat down with me to talk about this very special park at Walt Disney World® Resort. Meet Sarah Sarah Monnier earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and history with a specialization in design from Indiana University. She gained experience writing…
Read MoreFollowing his dreams: Professional Intern spotlight with Hunter, Videography & Editing
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”- Walt Disney Meet Hunter, the current Professional Videography and Editing Intern for Disney Corporate Creative Resources (DCCR). Since graduating with a bachelor of arts in film from the Honors College at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2016, Hunter has…
Read MoreWish Granted: Spotlight on Grant, Education Operations Intern
It’s not every day you get the opportunity to sit down and chat with a world-class, Mario Kart-playing, master-bear-builder cast member. Before Grant came to work for Disney, he lived in Snohomish, Washington, competed in Mario Kart tournaments, and was a master bear builder at Build-A-Bear Workshop. He graduated with a bachelor of arts in…
Read MoreMeet Tom Kovacs, a Proprietor for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Tom Kovacs turned his Disney College Program experience into an exciting career! Back in 1996, Tom began working at Walt Disney World Resort on the Disney College Program. During the summer after his freshman year of college, he served as a Main Entrance Park Greeter at Epcot. When Tom was on the Disney College Program,…
Read MoreSpotlight: Emily O’Connell | Content Strategist, Disney Digital Network
Everyone’s Disney journey is different. Emily O’Connell, Content Strategist in the Disney Digital Network, has had the ultimate adventure from the Disney College Program, to a Disney Professional Internship, to her dream role! Along the way, she experienced and learned more than she could have ever hoped for. Her story is truly empowering and encourages…
Read MoreParticipant spotlight: Brien, Cultural Exchange Program
“I wanted to do something adventurous.” – Brien, Cultural Exchange Program participant When you participate in a Disney International Program, you are embarking on a once-in-a lifetime adventure. For Brien, the Cultural Exchange Program has brought him excitement, lifelong friendships and knowledge about different cultures he never expected to gain. Introduce yourself and tell us…
Read MoreDisney Professional Intern Spotlight – Kim, Disney Service Center
For most, having the opportunity to be a part of the Disney Internships and Programs family in any capacity is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For Kim, it has been a “three in a lifetime” experience thus far! Beginning her journey on the Disney College Program as a merchandise cast member, Kim has participated in two Disney…
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