Voice From The Field: Sara Jo Loudin, Apprentice Carpenter

Sara Jo Loudin arrived in Morgantown with a suitcase full of clothes and no clear plan. Today, she’s an apprentice carpenter working bridge construction. Her path wasn’t straightforward. Before joining […]
Voice From The Field: Samantha Downey

What is your name and occupation? My name is Samantha Downey, and I’m an apprentice bricklayer. What were you doing before you became a bricklayer? I had a few factory […]
Voice From The Field: Nikki Hollen

What is your name and occupation? My name is Nikki Hollen, and I work on the production floor at Corhart, which is a glass refractory. What were you doing before […]
Voice From The Field: Water Treatment Plant Operator

Can you share what led you to choose a career in water treatment? I had a friend who got a job with my town’s water treatment plant, and he encouraged […]
Voice From The Field: Sensei Stacy Fouse

What is your name and occupation? I am Sensei Stacy Fouse, and I teach martial arts at The OHANA Self-Defense Institute. I teach the Kinder Warriors program—which are the three […]
Voice From The Field: Ashlee Edwards

What is your name and occupation? My name is Ashlee Edwards, and I am a Digital Strategist working in news. What education and career path led you to become a […]
Voice From The Field: Noelle Linda Kolb

What is your name and occupation? Noelle Linda Kolb. I am the owner of Assumption Records in Rivesville, WV. Can you tell me about the personal journey that led to […]
Voice From The Field: Dr. Doolarie (Dee) Singh-Knights

Introduction What is your name and occupation? My name is Dee Singh-Knight, and I am an extension professor at WVU in the Division of Land Grant Engagement. I have been […]
Voice From The Field: Kristie Mayfield

What is your name and occupation? Kristie Mayfield, I work for Oracle Corporation, a technology company, in its Customer Success Services organization. My job is to develop programs designed to […]
Voice From The Field: Lisa Jones

What is your name and profession? I’m Lisa Jones, and I’m the Program Coordinator for the WVU Extension Small Farm Center which is a center under the larger Agriculture and […]