Strong Stories Blog

Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

Sania Laraib

Capitalizing on Strengths – Sania Laraib Shujauddin »

After learning about her strengths through Meredith’s StrongPoints® program, Sania Laraib Shujauddin, ’19, gained the confidence to pursue leadership and networking opportunities early in her college career. After graduating and becoming a senior human resources assistant for one of the most valuable companies in the world, she reflects on how Meredith helped her get to where she is today.


Jerry Neely

Finding Success Through Collaboration – Jerry Neely »

Jerry Neely, ’19, made the most of his MBA experience by connecting with faculty and other Meredith students, and by accepting invitations to engage with the program.

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Leia Davis

Making Memorable Connections – Leia Davis »

Leia Davis, ’19, graduated from Meredith with a degree in Interior Design, and is now a Visual Space Planner at Lowe’s Headquarters near Charlotte, N.C.


La'Na Holden

Practicing What You Preach – La’Na Holden »

La’Na Holden, ’19, M.Ed., returned to school to obtain her M.Ed. because she is passionate about always looking for ways to grow and learn.


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Empowering Others to Embrace Their Strengths – Sandra Taranhike »

At Meredith, psychology and social work major Sandra Taranhike, ’19, built on her strengths and prepared for a post-grad role as a research assistant for a national non-profit.


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Christina Cowperthwait »

At Meredith, Christina Cowperthwait, ’19, ’20 (MBA) moved steadily toward her goal of one day owning her own business and earned her MBA as one of the initial students in the accelerated MBA program.


Sheila Thomas

A Passion For Working With Veterans – Sheila Thomas »

As a United States Marine Corps veteran Sheila Thomas, ’19, knows what it means to be strong. Through StrongPoints and a supportive Meredith community, she grew even stronger and more determined.


Leslie Castro

Going Strong in Theatre – Leslie Castro »

For four years at Meredith, Leslie Castro, ’19, studied in an English classroom that featured a poster from the Shakespeare Theatre Company. After graduation, she found herself a part of that company.

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Pinaky Patel

Pursuing Computer Science – Pinaky Patel »

From the moment Pinaky Patel, ’19, returned to the United States at the age of 17, she had a dream of earning a degree in computer science. Almost 20 years later, that dream is a reality.


Sydney Spadaro

Sydney Spadaro »

Having completed her undergraduate degree, Sydney Spadaro, ’19, ’20 (MBA) continued her studies at Meredith through the accelerated MBA program.


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