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Speakers
Hosted by Lauren Marquart & Samuel Felinton
featuring talks by:
Laya Chennuru
"Train Your Brain: Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude"
Laya Chennuru, from Martinsburg, West Virginia, is a junior with dual majors in neuroscience and psychology at West Virginia University. During her time on campus, she has worked to bring awareness of social issues on campus, served as a Presidential Student Ambassador and served abroad with the WVU Global Medical and Dental Brigades. Read Laya's biography.
Ian Israelsen
"To Thine own Self be True: Honor Your Inner Child and Unlock Your Potential"
Ian Israelsen is a doctoral student at West Virginia University from Logan, Utah. He is currently working as the lead graduate research assistant in Dr. Kristen Matak’s food science lab at WVU. He believes that we are all capable of achieving our most audacious dreams through focused efforts and mindfully honoring our true selves. Read Ian's biography.
Morgan Marquart
"Diagnosis - Behind the Scenes of Medicine"
Morgan Marquart, MLS(ASCP) CM is a board-certified laboratory scientist working at Ruby Memorial Hospital in the blood banking and hematology labs. In April 2024, she was awarded, along with her colleagues in the blood bank, the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies Blood Bank All-Star award for their dedication to patient care and outstanding work. Read Morgan's biography.
Tara St. Clair
"Igniting our Future, From Sparks to Flames, Ideas That Burn Bright in West Virginia"
A Parkersburg native, Tara St. Clair has a passion for igniting curiosity across the state of West Virginia. Working to amplify Appalachia through problem-solving, Tara serves as the program director for the Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In her role, she provides critical direction for the development and implementation of programs in the center. Read Tara's biography.
Joe Woods
"Community is Everything! We've Forgotten how We're Meant to Live"
Joe Woods is the publisher of "Greet Cheat Lake" magazine, founder of 1863 Media, a business manager and lecturer in the WVU Davis College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, and an ambassador for community, small business and entrepreneurship in West Virginia. Read Joe's biography.