Mentor's Interview

Questions

1. What is your full name?
Dorothy Thigpen

2. Where are you from?
Ohio, USA

3. Where did you go to college? For how long?
University of Cincinnati, 4 years

4. What was your major in college and what kind of degree do you earn?
Communication, 2 associate degrees

5. Why did you choose that field?
I chose this field because I really like photography

6. What got you involved in this field of work? What inspired you to do it?
What inspired me was using media to provide a voice

7. Why did you choose this job?
I liked the organization

8. How long have you worked here?
10 years

9. What is your job title?
Executive Director

10. What is the best part of your job?
Getting to meet new people

11. What is something you would like to change about your job?
I want to travel more

12. Do you enjoy the kind of work you do?
Yes.

13. Do you plan to open your own business one day?
Maybe.

14. How has having an intern helped your company or organization advance or progress?
It helps to get a lot of important things done.

15. What advice would you give to high school-aged interns (such as myself) getting ready for college and then the real world?
Really try everything that you desire and enjoy what you are doing everyday.