At Flint Hill, “Once a Husky, Always a Husky” isn’t just a catchy phrase — it’s a lifelong promise. Spearheaded by our Alumni Relations team, the Lunch & Learn with Alumni series brings graduates back to campus to swap real-world wisdom with current students and offer a guiding hand as the next generation prepares to step out into the world.
This fall’s panel brought together three alumni who demonstrate just how many directions a business career can take. Devin Host ’20 channeled his business degree from the University of Michigan into the tech consulting world, where he now bridges technical strategy and product design as a Forward Deployed Engineer at Accenture.
Nearby in D.C., Josh Lisker ’16 turned a finance degree from American University into a thriving career as a Credit Risk Officer at United Bank — underwriting major commercial loans while staying connected to his roots as a Flint Hill Fund volunteer.
Meanwhile, Meredith Morello ’22 took an unconventional route through political science and economics at Scripps College; guided by a transformative mentor who opened her eyes to wealth management, she now serves as an Associate Advisor at ReFrame Wealth, helping clients align their finances with their personal values and life goals.
Real Questions, Real Advice
Our students brought sharp, practical questions about what actually lies ahead. Asked whether a college major locks you into a specific career track, the panel offered a resounding no — encouraging students to focus on collecting transferable skills and practical experience, noting that unconventional majors often stand out in a stack of resumes.
Meredith got candid about her own early missteps, recalling how imposter syndrome almost stalled her search. Fearing her resume wasn’t “deep enough,” she hesitated to apply for roles until the fall of her senior year. Her advice: Don’t let fear paralyze you. Jump into student clubs, business fraternities, and campus panels as early as you can.
The panel also touched on workplace humility, warning against the urge to fake expertise. “The worst thing you can do isn’t admitting you don’t know something — it’s pretending you do and getting it wrong,” the group agreed. “Asking questions signals curiosity and builds trust far faster than fake confidence ever will.”
The Proven Power of the Husky Network
Above all, the conversation kept circling back to a central truth: the Flint Hill community is an enduring launchpad. Networking isn’t about awkward, transactional outreach — it’s about staying curious and tapping into the organic relationships right in front of you.
For our panelists, those ties proved career-defining. When Josh was hunting for his first college internship, a connection with a Flint Hill parent opened the initial door — a single introduction that kicked off his trajectory in commercial banking. Later, when Meredith was looking for a job in wealth management, she reached out to the Alumni Office, and an introduction to ReFrame Wealth founder Jessie Doll ’01 opened the door to an interview at that company where she now works. That shared background broke the ice, built immediate trust, and helped Meredith land the role with confidence.
Events like the Lunch & Learn with Alumni series remind our students that they never navigate the future alone. Every time our alumni reach back, they reinforce what makes this community special — ensuring that the Husky network remains a source of strength long after graduation day.