Name: Kristin Kubitschek Ahn
Graduation Year: 1993
Major: Sociology, Minors: Psychology, Cross-cultural studies
Current Position: VP Brand & Communications, One Child Matters (formerly Mission of Mercy)
City and State: Live in Denver, CO; Work in Monument, CO
Tell us about your career and what you do now.
VP of Brand & Communications at One Child Matters, a faith-based child sponsorship organization.
What is your favorite memory from Evangel?
I have hundreds of favorite memories from Evangel, and it doesn鈥檛 feel right to name just one! However鈥�.
One of my favorite experiences was serving as Anchor on ECTV, where it was always far more fun than work! One night our Sportscaster lived out a painful scene from the movie 鈥淏roadcast News,鈥� but it was so much worse in real life!
How did Evangel help you identify/develop your calling?
Evangel offered me wonderful opportunities to explore different areas I鈥檇 otherwise never be exposed to. I discovered my passion for all things international while at Evangel 鈥� partly because of chapel speakers and my MK (Missionary Kid) friends鈥� amazing stories.
How did your experience at Evangel prepare you for life after graduation?
I was a new Christian when I attended Evangel. Integrating faith and learning was instrumental in later discovering work as worship. I met my first MK (Missionary Kid) friends at Evangel. I wanted to learn every aspect of their lives overseas, and in some cases think I wanted to live their lives more than they did!
What advice would you give a current student preparing for the workforce?
Never forget friends and relationships are just as important as academics. Because I know the caliber of Evangel graduates, I鈥檝e never hesitated to help a fellow alum who reached out to me for introductions or other professional help. I myself have been absolutely blessed by others who have done the same 鈥� even when we鈥檇 never met in person!
What would you look for if you were in a position to hire new graduates from Evangel?
I鈥檓 often in a position to hire new graduates, and I get to hire for what I think are some of the best positions out there 鈥� who wouldn鈥檛 want to travel internationally to capture stories that tell how God is transforming the lives of kids in developing countries?
While Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) are important, I also screen for attitude, passion, integrity and 鈥渟tick-to-it-iveness.鈥� Your Social Media footprint also matters.