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Morgan Secures Summer Internship

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We’re thrilled to share that Raif Morgan, Derby, 2021, has secured a Supply Chain Management Internship for the Summer of 2025 in Wichita, Kansas! For 2 months, Raif will be immersed in an experience that blends analytical challenges, strategic thinking, and professional development.

During the internship, Raif will work alongside supply chain leaders to develop, analyze, and maintain key metrics that drive supply chain strategy. He will also play a crucial role in risk analysis and assessment, helping the team create contingency plans in case of supply disruptions or delays in receiving essential parts. Ensuring accurate data will be another focus of his role, and he will be responsible for running reports and reconciling any discrepancies he finds within supply chain data systems.

Raif’s experience will allow him to refine his soft and hard skills. He’ll engage in inter-departmental communication, negotiation, and relationship-building with internal teams and external partners. Additionally, he’ll gain hands-on experience using ERP and data software to support supply chain operations. Raif will also work on a significant project that directly impacts the company’s supply chain development. At the end of the summer, he will present his findings to executive leaders.

Raif will also be able to participate in organized, social, recreational, and volunteer activities with a cohort of fellow interns.

While waiting for summer to roll around, Raif has shared, “I’m most excited about the ability to play a role in a supply chain much greater than myself, and being in a place where my decisions will have a direct impact on Spirit and their operations. I very much enjoy the prospect of being a “liaison” of sorts, a middleman that can help those on either side of the chain accomplish their goals.

I’m also excited to learn about using multiple kinds of software, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) software like SAP and business analytics software like PowerBI. I am unfamiliar with a lot of the software that’s out there, and I am looking forward to immersing myself in them and learning about all they have to offer.

I’m looking forward to potentially being in a position where I can participate in negotiations or work out deals and contracts. I have become interested in the nature of contracts and agreements and I am hoping I will get the opportunity to be in a negotiator’s role.

Lastly, I am excited about forming as many new connections as I can and absorbing as much knowledge as I can about the aerospace industry and its supply chain.”

We are incredibly proud of Raif and look forward to seeing all he accomplishes during this exciting next step in his professional journey!

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Nguyen Plays Key Role at MAASUx

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We’re excited to share that Emily Nguyen, Valley Center 2023, played a key role in hosting the MAASUx Conference last month at the University of Kansas. As the Secretary of KU’s Asian American Student Union and the Registration Director for the event, Emily helped unite Asian American students from across the Midwest for a day of learning, connection, and celebration.

The Midwest Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Students Union (MAASU) organizes MAASUx to foster educational workshops and meaningful connections. The conference featured dynamic workshops, fun activities, and opportunities for attendees to create high-quality connections with their peers and reflect on their identities. Emily oversaw initial check-in, workshop assignments, and coordination of ID badges for staff, presenters, and attendees.

Emily reflected on the experience and said, “I loved seeing it all come together! It was all the more special to me because so many of my friends and beloved underclassmen were having a good time. Watching everyone interact with their families and with people from other schools was so heartwarming––I was really glad that our months of planning weren’t a complete waste. It was a long and tiring day but being able to see everyone together at the closing ceremony let me finish out the day on a good note.”

Fantastic work, Emily!

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Grace Explores Career Paths with Neeley Fellows

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Katherine Grace, Collegiate, 2023, had the opportunity to spend her fall break in New York City as part of the professional development journey of the Neeley Fellows Program at Texas Christian University (TCU). The Neeley Fellows program is an honors business program focused on enhancing students’ professional development, academic experience, and support network. The cohort comprises 30 undergraduates (top 3%) who attend career-focused weekly labs and MBA-level classes.

During the trip, Katherine engaged in networking with alums and business professionals, explored various career opportunities through site visits at Adobe, JP Morgan, Deloitte, NYSE, Google, Bloomberg, and more, and experienced life as a young professional in the city. Through this experience, the cohort built lasting relationships and enhanced the TCU Neeley Fellows program.

Katherine shared, “As I reflect on my time in New York, I’m incredibly grateful to the O’Shaughnessy Foundation for making this experience possible. Visiting these leading companies has alleviated my anxieties about the future and provided me with a clearer career path. This trip has ignited my passion for career exploration and motivated me to begin seeking internships and job opportunities.”

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Adeagbo Accepted to Public Health Master’s Program

We are thrilled to announce that Tamilore Adeagbo, Eisenhower, 2021, has been accepted into the Master of Public Health program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, one of the top public health institutions in the world!

This program is organized around four core terms of graduate courses and a final research paper to demonstrate mastery of what has been learned in the coursework experience. Tami will be able to engage in cutting-edge research in critical areas such as psychiatric epidemiology, genetic epidemiology of mental and behavioral disorders, cognitive health and aging, mental health service systems, and more. The Bloomberg School’s Department of Mental Health is the only mental health department at a public health school in the U.S., making this a truly unique and impactful opportunity.

Tami shared, “Throughout my time at Hopkins as an undergrad, I have been very passionate about mental health, especially in adolescent populations. With my degrees in Public Health and Molecular and Cellular Biology, I have been able to gain a unique perspective on how social determinants impact health and mortality. The various extracurricular activities and the clinical research I have conducted have piqued my interest in this subject even more. My interest in mental health is very personal, and I hope to become an advocate by getting my master’s and then going to medical school afterward!

I am so grateful for everything the foundation has done for me: not only financially, but the constant encouragement and even assisting me in submitting one of my letters of recommendation!

I am so excited for this next chapter of my academic career!”

Congratulations, Tami, on this incredible achievement! 

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Aziere Appointed Undersecretary

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We proudly announce that Eli Aziere, The Independent School, 2024, has been appointed the Undersecretary of Student Experience at William & Mary! In this role, he will work on initiatives such as hazing prevention, promoting inclusion for transfer and non-traditional students, advocating for the arts, and improving fraternity and sorority life.

Eli shared, “What I’m most excited about is being more involved with the inner workings of student government because the Student Assembly has a lot of influence here on campus. We have a three-branch student government, and I’ll be serving in one of ten cabinet departments in the executive branch. My department deals with every walk of student life, from multicultural organizations to club sports, student programming, and philanthropy. I applied to four different departments, but this is the one I wanted to work with the most because I ultimately want every student who walks on this campus to have the best four years of their life, and working in the Department of Student Experience is how I hope to achieve that. I’m very passionate about bringing more awareness to hazing prevention, and during the second semester, I’d like to focus on rethinking how we do some aspects of new student orientation.”

Eli also shared a fun fact about his photo, “The building I’m standing in front of is the Wren Building, built in 1700. It is the oldest college building in the United States, and I have class there three days a week.”

Congratulations on taking on this role and being a champion for change, Eli!

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Phipps Joins Intel

We are excited to announce that Toller Phipps, Heights High, 2022, has started working at Intel’s Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona, one of their semiconductor fabrication locations. The Ocotillo campus manufactures semiconductors, which is becoming increasingly rare, as many American chip companies outsource production to overseas companies (such as TSMC in Taiwan).
 
Speaking of Taiwan, Intel recently partnered with UMC, a Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing company, to enhance Intel’s production capabilities. UMC will share tools and processes with Intel, particularly at the Ocotillo campus where Toller works, to help them develop a 12 nm production process. This will be the first of its kind in the US, and the US is heavily investing in Intel to support this effort and reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing.
 
Toller joined the fabrication department, where he focuses on ensuring that the wafers Intel produces are functioning correctly, identifying defects, and determining their causes. Toller also works on maintaining the tools to ensure smooth operations. Due to the ongoing collaboration between UMC and Intel, he has also worked with the install quality team to ensure that the new tools they’re integrating meet the requirements for their upcoming chip launches.
 
Toller shared, “This has been an incredible experience so far. One of the highlights has been suiting up and entering the fabs to witness the production process firsthand and see the amazing technology Intel uses to manufacture such tiny components. I will attach a short video below showing the inside of one of our fabs and some of the cool things we have going on.”
 
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Congratulations on your new role, Toller!
By Claudette Glenn, ago

Brake Lands Job at Koch

We’re thrilled to share that Benjamin Brake, Collegiate, 2020, has recently joined Koch Industries as an International Trade Analyst in Wichita, Kansas. As part of the International Trade Capabilities (ITC) team within the Koch Legal Capability, the ITC group serves as a central resource for various Koch subsidiaries, addressing issues related to trade regulations, including import/export, sanctions, and Know Your Customer (KYC).

Some of his current projects include facilitating daily railcar shipments to Mexico, revamping protocols for controlled technologies (EAR, ITAR), and conducting research related to the UFLPA.

Benjamin shared, “I’m impressed by the work culture and commitment to innovation in my team and across Koch. It’s exciting to be part of a company embracing change in the 21st century while remaining grounded in shared values.”

Looking ahead, Benjamin is also applying to law schools with plans to pursue a JD starting in Fall 2025 to further specialize in international trade and investment law.

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Tyson Graduates KU

We’re excited to announce that Hayden Tyson, The Independent School, 2021, completed his undergraduate studies this summer, graduating from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Analysis with a specialty in early childhood autism intervention and a minor in psychology.

Hayden is now enrolled as a doctoral student at KU in the Behavioral Science department with Dr. Pamela Neidert as his advisor. “The foundation’s help in paying for graduate school is much appreciated,” he stated.

Way to go, Hayden! We look forward to calling you Dr. Tyson!
By Claudette Glenn, ago

Phipps Returns From Germany

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This summer, Toller Phipps, Heights High, 2022, had the opportunity to participate in the Daad RISE Germany program, a prestigious internship for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada, and the UK. Through this program, he spent three months in Kaiserslautern, Germany, conducting device research under the mentorship of a dedicated graduate student. As a RISE intern, Toller collaborated with a research group at a top German university, gaining valuable insights and practical skills in electrical engineering.

In addition to his research work, Toller had the chance to explore Europe, traveling to eight countries he had never been to. His favorite parts of the summer included attending the Olympics and watching England play in a Euro 2024 soccer game.

Toller noted, “I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Timothy O’Shaughnessy Foundation and Family for their generous support of my recent summer internship in Kaiserslautern, Germany.  Their scholarship funds were instrumental in making this invaluable experience possible.  I am truly grateful for the Foundation’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and providing opportunities for students like me. This summer was not only a period of academic and professional growth but also a time of personal enrichment and cultural exploration.”

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Brenneman Shares Summer in D.C.

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Carson Brenneman, Classical School of Wichita, 2022, spent his summer living in Haymarket, Virginia, where he commuted to Washington, D.C., as an intern for Senator Jerry Moran. He took calls from constituents, sorted mail and emails, took tours, attended hearings, and performed other miscellaneous tasks such as taking documents to the cloakroom, retrieving a ticket to the Netanyahu address from the Senate Sargent at Arms office, and escorting guests through police lines and the capitol grounds during the riot at Union Station.

Carson’s favorite moments included giving Capitol tours to fellow Kansans, attending the Boeing and Secret Service hearings, and exploring D.C., especially the historic churches.

During a week of his internship, the Young America Foundation National Convention took place in D.C. Since Carson is the Vice-Chairman of the YAF chapter at OSU, he attended the evening programming after work, noting that it was a lot of fun. They enjoyed great speakers like the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, as shared in Carson’s photos.

“I really enjoyed working in the office with people who cared that I both had fun and gained first-hand experience of how government works day to day. Senator Moran and his staff are very kind people and were a pleasure to work with,” Carson reflected.
By Claudette Glenn, ago