When we have more than we need, we should build a bigger table - not a higher fence.
Having grown up in poverty, Wright has developed a passion for uplifting disadvantaged youth by intermingling food and education.
She firmly believes that education is the key to helping underprivileged youth escape poverty. But, like many have recited before her, pursuing an adequate education is extremely difficult without access to affordable, healthy, and culturally appropriate foods. In her current and future work, she is constantly working to help low-income families gain access to healthy and nutritious food.
Wright currently serves as a Food Advocacy Fellow with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Beyond her work with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Wright has worked with Chatham University's Eden Hall K-12 program. Throughout her time in this position, she helped children gain hands on experience in the garden, learn more about soil science, and begin to study aquaponics. She has continued her work with children in the position of Membership and Outreach Coordinator for the Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh. Here, she works with young kids to foster a greater understanding of their Jewish heritage through food.
To be a successful student, while pursuing advanced opportunities, Wright suggests studying next to a timer. She says to set it for twenty minutes and when that time is over, giver yourself a brief five to ten-minute break. This allows your mind to stay focused and active without being drained by long periods of monotonous activity.
She says that shameless self-promotion and networking were the biggest contributing factors that led her to her previous and current positions. Whether the applicant is already a great communicator or still working on their skills, Wright suggests being warm, friendly, and always carrying business cards. Her favorite way to connect after an exchange of information is sending a follow-up e-mail.
To continue pursuing opportunities that align with passions, Wright suggests always saying yes. Not only will this further your intellectual growth and development, but it may also expand your resume/ portfolio.
Compared to Chatham Business Insight's article on Jessica Pachuta, MBA '16, this article lacked any mention of preferred or beneficial course material. If I were to conduct a similar interview in the future, I would provide a description of courses suggested by the interviewee for students who are considering this field of study.
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