Name: Ali Schultz
Alma Mater: Valparaiso University
Major: Marketing and Sports Management
Host Company: WebLink International
Hometown: Newark, IL
Bio:
Having grown up in a tiny town of about 300 people, opportunity never exactly knocked at my door. I realized from a young age that I would need to put myself out there in order to succeed and surpass any expectations anyone had of me. I decided to come to Valpo to play volleyball, though recurring injuries ended my career prematurely. I quickly became much more involved on campus and developed an addiction to progression, an addiction I've come to welcome and embrace -- landing me precisely where I am now. I am extremely relationship oriented and enjoy spending time with family and friends every chance I get. I'm currently training for my second half-marathon and enjoy both mental and physical challenges. I hope to re-enter the volleyball world as a coach in the fall, as well as getting involved with as many service activities as possible.
Having grown up in a tiny town of about 300 people, opportunity never exactly knocked at my door. I realized from a young age that I would need to put myself out there in order to succeed and surpass any expectations anyone had of me. I decided to come to Valpo to play volleyball, though recurring injuries ended my career prematurely. I quickly became much more involved on campus and developed an addiction to progression, an addiction I've come to welcome and embrace -- landing me precisely where I am now. I am extremely relationship oriented and enjoy spending time with family and friends every chance I get. I'm currently training for my second half-marathon and enjoy both mental and physical challenges. I hope to re-enter the volleyball world as a coach in the fall, as well as getting involved with as many service activities as possible.
Why did you choose to be a part of the Orr Fellowship?
After speaking with a current Orr Fellow and checking into the program, I was very intrigued by the dedication to growth and innovation displayed by the host companies as well as the fellows themselves. I attended the reception before the formal interview process began and realized that my goals were exactly in line with the goals of the Fellowship. I felt right at home when meeting current fellows and other potential fellows and loved the culture of excitement and motivation. As the interview process progressed and I met more individuals invested in the Fellowship, I knew the Fellowship was my ideal transition into the "real world."
After speaking with a current Orr Fellow and checking into the program, I was very intrigued by the dedication to growth and innovation displayed by the host companies as well as the fellows themselves. I attended the reception before the formal interview process began and realized that my goals were exactly in line with the goals of the Fellowship. I felt right at home when meeting current fellows and other potential fellows and loved the culture of excitement and motivation. As the interview process progressed and I met more individuals invested in the Fellowship, I knew the Fellowship was my ideal transition into the "real world."
What are your long-term career ambitions?
I hope to hold a management position in marketing or organizational behavior depending on my focus in graduate school.
I hope to hold a management position in marketing or organizational behavior depending on my focus in graduate school.
Just the facts:
Huge Chicago fan. Extremely social and outgoing. Never see any reason to stop improving. Love to travel.
Huge Chicago fan. Extremely social and outgoing. Never see any reason to stop improving. Love to travel.
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