Beyond the Ladder Series
Beyond the Ladder is a VIRTUAL monthly lunch and learn series.
Designed to foster connection, spark inspiration, and support the varied career journeys of staff members across the college. The series was created by the college staff well-being committee, in partnership with the Office for Organizational Well-Being. Each month, featured speakers will share their unique, nontraditional journey, highlighting the twists, pivots, and unexpected opportunities that shaped their careers.
Upcoming Events
December 10, 2025
Speaker: Brent Porter
Session title: Beyond the Ladder
Noon - 1 p.m.
Zoom
Speaker: Brent Porter, Business Intelligence Developer
Speaker: Andrea McCubbin, MPH, Associate Dean for Research Administration
Speaker: Jorge Castorena, Communications and Marketing Director
Previous Sessions
September 10, 2025
Speaker: Sarah Inman
Talk Title: Redefining Impact - My Shift from Student Support to Institutional Change
October 8, 2025
Speaker: Alyssa Huddleston
Talk Title: People, purpose, and the path that found me
November 12, 2025
Speaker: Jennifer Decker
Talk Title: No one majors in philanthropy: A career built across campus
Jennifer Decker
Positions Held:
- Philanthropy Executive Director, College of Medicine and Golisano Children’s at UK