Speaker:  Jay Nwachu, '04, Psychology

A former first-generation college student at UMBC, Jay, will share how self-reflection and experiential learning enabled him to fully embrace his strengths forged early in his life as the oldest of five children growing up in Nigeria.   During this talk, he will explore the impact family expectations played in his early academic planning; and how his passion for people ultimately fueled his desire to help others through business platforms and a commitment to entrepreneurship.   With Human Resource experience within private, government, and non-profit sectors – Jay can offer all UMBC students a spirited and informed perspective on the relationship between majors and careers.