Where are they now? Jessi Wolz
Jessi Wolz goes overseas to help others through their trauma. Growing up, Jessi Wolz could not foresee that she would one day live in Kenya. Before entering middle school, Jessi…
Where are they now?
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Where are they now? Archive
Cultural exchange
Guiding students from across the pond. EnglishWalking near the center of Navalmoral de la Mata, Extremadura, Spain, you can see remnants of decades past through gothic architecture and cobbled medieval…
The Arbiters of Accuracy
Two Jefferson City natives committed to a life of NBA officiating. Matt Myers and Lauren Holtkamp may have similar occupations, but on their respective journeys, each have encountered different obstacles…
Wade Foster, Co-founder & CEO at Zapier
Letting his internet curiosity take over, Wade Foster built a global tech company to integrate apps right at your fingertips. Wade Foster is living his best life. As co-founder and…
Andrew Droz Palermo
Whether you’re into horror flicks, documentaries, dramas, or romance, Jefferson City native Andrew Droz Palermo has probably worked on a film you’d enjoy. May 29 will be a special day…
Getting Figgy with It
JC native Figgy DiBenedetto brings Missouri flavors to her takeout restaurant in Maine. Home is where the Heartland is. Or at least it is in the kitchen for Jefferson City-native…
Where are they Now? – Lyssa Surface
Lyssa Surface CEO, LillyBit A unique new product solves a problem for moms on the go. For many, family is a source of inspiration. This is certainly true for Lyssa…
Where are They Now – Laura Farris Schuffman
From JC to NY to LA, saying yes and following instincts leads to a star-studded career. by Jennifer Bondurant On her 16th birthday, Laura Farris landed her first job –…
Where are they now: Amos Morris, Jr.
Honesty, no-fail options and other lessons learned at the zoo and in life. Growing up on Wardsville Road in the late 1970s, Amos Morris, Jr. recalls being an active kid.…
Where are they now: Kurt Kerns
Two solid careers, music and architecture, merge with some incredible results. Owner of a successful architectural firm and former acclaimed musician might seem like polar opposite professions, but to Kurt…