Meredith Strokes Calcagni ’04, Director of Consumer Finance Group, PwC
My history degree is invaluable to me – it is a constant presence in my professional career. Don’t get me wrong – I certainly don’t discuss topics like the Axis of Evil, the New Deal, or the Bay of Pigs on a daily basis. However, what my history degree taught me is that everything has a story – a past, a present, and a future – but also, someone gets to tell that story. When I work with clients to solve their biggest issues, I look to uncover their story – how did they get here, what were the main events that brought them to this place, what is their present situation, and how do we re-write the past to better their future? I get to help my clients tell their story, but also shape their place in their history.
