Alumni Profiles
From driving impactful projects with regional organizations to spurring innovation with local startups, our Fellows and interns made significant strides in their careers while contributing to the South Bend-Elkhart region's growth. Each story reflects our commitment to empowering talent and fostering entrepreneurial spirit, highlighting the unique journeys and successes of those who have been part of our talent development programs. Explore how enFocus alumni are making their mark across various industries and communities, shaping a brighter future wherever they go.
Ambrose Kamya
M.S. Technology Entrepreneurship
University of Notre Dame
Hometown
Buzaaya, Kamuli, Uganda
First Job Post enFocus
City of Elkhart, Economic Development Specialist
Elkhart, IN
“enFocus refined my project management and community partnerships building and maintenance skills that have helped me thrive at my workplace. They customized my work experience, giving me projects that prepared me for my current work in local government. They are very committed to helping Fellows achieve their career goals.”
Sheng Ang
B.S. Data Science
Western Michigan University
Hometown
Pahang, Malaysia
First Job Post enFocus
NIHHC, Data analyst
Elkhart, IN
“enFocus provided me with the opportunity to apply my data analysis skills to address real business challenges. Additionally, they helped enhance my time and task management abilities by requiring me to manage multiple projects simultaneously.”
Maxx Hamm
Masters, Nonprofit Administration
University of Notre Dame
Hometown
Indianapolis, IN
First Job Post enFocus
Trek10, Business Analyst and Proposal Coordinator
South Bend, IN
“enFocus provided an incredible platform for personal and professional development. Thanks to their diverse projects, I honed my skills, clarified my career aspirations, and gained the confidence to pursue them successfully. enFocus is not only a vital resource for young professionals seeking to advance their careers, but it also affords the opportunity to work with and bolster phenomenal local businesses, nonprofits, and projects.”
Calla Norman
MBA/Master's in Food Studies
Chatham University
Hometown
South Bend, IN
First Job Post enFocus
City of South Bend, Digital Communications Fellow
“enFocus not only equipped me with the professional skills that prepared me for my next role, but also with the valuable connections in the City of South Bend.”
Lex Dennis
B.A. Political Science & Spanish
University of Notre Dame
Hometown
Pittsgrove, NJ
First Job Post enFocus
Director of Lifelong Learning, Drucker Institute
South Bend, IN
“enFocus made me into the professional I am today. Early exposure to important conversations about the future of our community instilled in me a passion for community development that's impossible to shake.”
David Yang
B.S. Economics
University of Michigan
Hometown
Plano, TX
First Job Post enFocus
City of South Bend, Business Analyst
South Bend, IN
“enFocus opened many doors and connections across the region and gave me the confidence to pursue a career path in which I can thrive.”
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