The Cheesecake Factory, Paradise Tropical Tea and restaurant technology are just part of Howard Gordon’s ’72 five-decade career in the hospitality industry.
‘Everyone can make a difference. Just make the time and do it. As long as I can volunteer, I will continue.’
‘My experiences allowed me to help institutions achieve their mission of improving the success of their students.’
‘When industry and education align, you can create the right environment for growth, giving society opportunity and building something that lasts.’
‘It means the world to me to see young people connect with stories that reflect their own communities and experiences.’
‘By working collaboratively, we can develop a workforce that is skilled, adaptable and ready to contribute from day one.’
Through mentorship, creativity and community, Charles Froke ’97 is using his culinary talents to help people build careers and create lasting memories.
Kate Westaby is helping reshape how Wisconsin supports young parents by combining research, community voices and partnerships to create solutions that last.
Noah Zastrow uses engineering and creativity to solve workforce challenges, support young athletes and bring innovative drone shows to Wisconsin communities.
With 100,000+ orders, three stores and 35+ employees, Nikki Smith ’10 built a jewelry brand that creates opportunities and inspires confidence nationwide.
