Transforming Lives: Jennifer Thomas ’07 on Leading For His Children in Ecuador 

Jennifer Thomas, executive director of For His Children.

Jennifer Thomas ’07 is now the executive director of For His Children, which serves vulnerable children in Ecuador through adoption and fostering. We sat down with her to ask about the realities of caring for vulnerable children in developing countries. 

How to Be Grateful: Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude  

Students sitting on a couch on the Frost patio expressing gratitude.

What does thankfulness truly mean? Why should we be grateful? As we reflect on this Thanksgiving season, here are some tips to help you develop practices that will allow gratitude to transform your life. 

Coding Excellence and Integrity: Lessons From Jason Asyone ’25’s Computer Science Internship with NUWC

Jason Asonye ’25 interned in computer science for a Naval Undersea Warfare Center on submarine simulations.

Jason Asonye ’25 interned for a Naval Undersea Warfare Center and worked with some of the most brilliant minds in the country. For Asonye, the job was a calling—to combine his skills and his faith to be a light in the world of technology. 

Inside BNY Mellon: Florecita Carías Mejía ’08 on Succeeding in Global Finance 

Florecita Carías Mejía talks about her success in finance at BNY Mellon.

Florecita Carías Mejía ’08 is now senior vice president of custody client services at BNY Mellon. We sat down with her to ask about her career and being a Hispanic woman in the finance industry.  

Women in Law Enforcement: Meredith Kercher ’19 on Leading with Empathy 

Meredith Ketcher, female member of law enforcement, stands in uniform in the Gordon College Bennett Center weight room.

Meredith Kercher ’19, the only female campus police officer at Gordon College, talks about what life is like as a woman and a Christian in law enforcement.