Anna Needler

Kohle Feeley

School/Division	Robert P. Stiller School of Business
Programs	Business Administration
Class	2021
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Hometown	Highgate, VT
Study Abroad	Shanghai, China and Dublin, Ireland

Specialization

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Internships

Mitre10 in Shanghai, China and Unify Ordering in Dublin, Ireland

Favorite Class

Financial & Economic Modeling

What projects have you worked on in classes that you’ve found particularly rewarding or useful?

Having the opportunity to start building my own business and using it as a project in my classes has been an amazing experience. As my Capstone, I decided to start a business called Dollars.fyi that focuses on personal finance education to help improve financial literacy in young adults.Through my different business classes, I’ve been able to use the material we are using in class and directly apply it to creating a business plan, defining my target market, and even start development. Events outside of the classroom like the Elevator Pitch Competition and Launch Champlain have even helped me receive funding to get things started. By the time I graduate, I’ll have experience pursuing an entrepreneurial venture and understand what goes into creating a new business.

How did your classroom work prepare you for your internship experience?

I felt really prepared going into my internships because the classes at Champlain are designed to give you practical experience in a classroom setting. Especially our focus on collaboration and group projects proved to be helpful when you’re on a team in the workplace.One experience that still resonates with me is from my first year Marketing and the Organizational Mindset course. We were able to work with Northern Stage, a non-profit professional theater company in White River Junction, to develop a marketing strategy. We analyzed their current situation, did market and demographic research, and presented a final plan and mockups to the company. Being able to apply your course content to a real client project in your first year of college was an amazing and impactful experience. My courses on entrepreneurship have also played a big role in my confidence entering my internships, especially my time working at Unify Ordering. In the classroom, I learned about startup business models and how to quickly analyze and adapt them, and then I was able to actually see that play out in a real business.

In what ways do you think your internship experience will give you a competitive advantage when it comes to getting a job in your field after graduation?

I’m really glad that I had the opportunity to work two internships abroad because business is becoming more global than ever before. Especially with work from home rising in popularity, international teams across different time zones will start to become the norm.Already having experience working with a diverse team and with coworkers from different cultures and even with language barriers will give me a huge advantage as workplaces become more globalized. These are the types of experiences that help to develop emotional intelligence and personal growth.

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Martina Monroe

School/Division	Robert P. Stiller School of Business
Class	2023
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Hometown	Richmond, VT

Was there anything specific that made you choose Champlain?

I was drawn to the Upside-Down Curriculum, high job placement, and small classes. When first looking at colleges, I wasn’t sure what size I was really looking for, but I am so glad I chose a small school. The connection you build with both students and faculty is something that can be extremely challenging in larger schools, but can be transformative during a student’s time in college.

What’s the best thing about living on campus?

I have been a commuter and residential student, and I think the best thing about Champlain’s community is the family-like dynamic. Whenever I am walking to or from classes, I am bound to run into someone I know, and I never hesitate to say hi and check in to see how they’re doing!

What extracurricular activities are you involved in?

I am involved in Stiller Women in Business (SWIB), currently serving as the President. I also serve as a Resident Advisor.I have been involved in SWIB since my first semester of college, and I love the mission of the group and all of the wonderful people I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to work with. As for the RA position, I chose to take on this responsibility to be a resource for students and provide a safe space for them to confide in if they do not feel like talking to a professional staff member.

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