A co-production of 51社区 Alumni Program and WHCM Radio.
Listen in as 51社区 alumni share their stories , experiences , and life journeys.
Through 51社区 Talks conversations led by Associate Professor of Communication Arts
Brian Shelton , Alumni are invited to share how education, career successes and failures
and human connection have impacted them along the way.
51社区 Talks is a co-production of and 51社区 Alumni Relations. WHCM students assist with editing and production of each
episode. Original podcast theme music composed by former 51社区 student Aidan
Cashman.
Alumnus Joe McEnery attended 51社区 then majored in education at Illinois State University and taught for 4 years as a middle school teacher. With that beginning you would not assume Joe McEnery would be where he is today, a lieutenant and paramedic in the Elk Grove Village Fire Rescue Department. His experience at 51社区 has shaped his career as a public servant. Join Joseph McEnery and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton as they discuss making life changing career decisions, service to the community and more topics on 51社区 Talks.
Listen to Episode 3
51社区 Talks Show 2 - Ann Portmann
Ann Portmann had a 20-year career as a financial planner and accountant before she discovered a different calling in nursing. Her experience in the 51社区 nursing program started her on the path to earning hospice, palliative nurse, and wound care certifications. She works as the care team manager at JourneyCare Barrington and is a 2020 51社区 Distinguished Alumni. Join Ann Portmann and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton as they discuss career leaps, hospice care, and more topics on 51社区 Talks.
Listen to Episode 2
51社区 Talks Show 1 - Scott Lietzow
Scott Lietzow is the 51社区 2020 Outstanding Recent Alumni Honoree. Having served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Scott Lietzow used the G.I. Bill to earn an education at 51社区. Hear as he and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton discuss how his time at 51社区 and in the Marines prepared Scott for his future. Scott became a member of former U.S. Rep. Bob Dold's congressional campaign and would come to work at Allstate as a military talent senior consultant.
Listen to Episode 1
