Van Anh: Home, in Transit
Van Anh thinks in deep breaths — in: observe, make sense; out: weave stories into living threads. But don’t mistake her poetic steps — she wields fierce, strategic wit, having pioneered Bangkok’s online thrift movement with sharp business acumen (and Google Translate). Now, she dreams of starting a post-Minervan commune in NYC.IG: @vananh.ngy
31 Okt 37min
TJ Kimball: Found-Family and the Pursuit of Meaning
TJ is an integral part of the San Francisco SLT team, transforming City Experiences at Minerva. Growing up in a homogenous city in the midwest, he searched for meaning in Eastern Philosophy which culminated in living in India at two different points in his life. A few years on, and TJ has made San Francisco his home, and can be spotted advocating for its wonders even when others cherrypick its shortcomings.
16 Okt 36min
Jamina Cole King: Biscuit, Don't Quit
Jamina Cole King leads External Affairs at Minerva University, overseeing fundraising, marketing, communications, global partnerships, and alumni and family engagement. A seasoned advancement executive, she is passionate about equity and access in education, leveraging philanthropy and partnerships to expand Minerva’s global impact and empower diverse learners to thrive.
2 Okt 51min
Langs: No language courses? No problem!
At Langs, our goal is to connect Minervans to one another & to the local community while on rotation through language. With such a diverse student body, Minervans are able to learn a language directly from their friends- instead of the usual classroom experience. This gives students direct exposure to the language and culture, while simultaneously learning about their classmates’ background.
19 Sep 50min
Dean Davis: From Ice to Insight
Former economics professor and figure skater, Dollie is now heading up Global Learning at Minerva. When not working, she enjoys traveling, making people laugh, and showering every animal she meets with affection.
5 Sep 45min
Dasha Karmazin: Growth Begins Outside Your Comfort Zone
From the crazy summer in San Francisco to a deep dive into self-exploration and personality switch, Dasha shared what major life events and people defined who she is right now. Prepare for no censors and a lot of off-topic meanders because 'Dasha's on a mic, and she bringin' the heat'. Give it a listen to this episode of HOM to find out where this line refers to!
19 Aug 45min
Asuka Hanato: Capoeira, Mindfulness, and Compassion
Asuka is an event planner & organizational culture designer from Japan. She is passionate about crafting intentional experiences and meaningful dialogue to create a world that embraces differences. Asuka shares her experiences overcoming an eating disorder, which inspired her to be the change she wanted to see: spark collaborations through designing a compassionate culture.
29 Juli 36min
Jaidar Nurgaziev: Expect Nothing, Embrace Everything
What does it mean to be Jaidar? Kyrgyz for "joy", Jaidar is destined to bring happiness, and he shares the story of finding joy for everyone, but most importantly, himself. Let's see how to make "life is hard" into "life is"
13 Juli 46min
