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  1. Jared Mrozinske Headshot

    Jared Mrozinske

    Director, Beyond the Dome

    Jared Mrozinske Headshot

    Jared Mrozinske

    Director, Beyond the Dome

    jmrozins@nd.edu
    574-631-1720
    119E O'Shaughnessy Hall

    My passion lies in true connectivity. To me, a perfect day is spent creating, building and connecting with interesting people and dynamic colleagues, and it ends with a walk around my neighborhood with the loves of my life—my beautiful wife Jenna, my son Jett, and my dog Eric.

    I am a career connector, relationship-builder, and entrepreneur. The power of my liberal arts education has been palpable throughout my career. When I graduated, I didn’t have a clear idea of the job I wanted, but I knew the impact I wanted to have. My liberal arts education taught me how to learn, think differently, communicate effectively, and clearly articulate my thoughts and ideas. Given that foundation, I’ve been effective in many different roles. I have worked in higher education fundraising and career development, F500 and startup consulting, have held two sales and business development director roles at high-growth startups, and have been able to adapt and be successful every step of the way.

    I have been blessed to meet and work with some of the most interesting and talented people in the world; from friends and family, to executives of Fortune 500’s and incredibly talented college students who will be the future game-changers of the world. In every role I have held, I have found that success equals the people I meet plus what we create together.

     
  2. Michelle Cook

    Michelle Cook

    Program Manager, Beyond the Dome

    Michelle Cook

    Michelle Cook

    Program Manager, Beyond the Dome

    mcook24@nd.edu
    574-631-4251
    119C O'Shaughnessy Hall

    Hello everyone! I'm Michelle Cook, your new Program Manager for Beyond the Dome. Originally from Dallas, Texas, I've recently been in Glasgow, Scotland, earning my PhD in Comparative Politics and International Relations at the University of Glasgow and working as a Student Experience and Employability Advisor, as well as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Politics and Public Policy. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Master of Public Policy.

    My passion for helping others has driven me to various roles across government, academic, and non-profit sectors, giving me a well-rounded perspective on social issues and industry sectors. Promoting and advocating for others and assisting them in reaching their full potential is some of the most rewarding work I've done and something I look forward to continuing.

    I thrive in fast-paced environments and love tackling challenges—my colleagues often call me a “game day player.” Over the years, I've worn many hats. As the Director of Communications for an elected official in Orange County, I managed everything from public relations to policy analysis, revamped the internship program, and led significant county-wide initiatives.

    I’m excited to join the BTD team and advance the Beyond the Dome program. I can't wait to make a positive impact together!

    In my spare time, I love traveling, exploring, and meeting new people.
  3. Scott Howland Headshot

    Scott Howland

    Operations Coordinator

    Scott Howland Headshot

    Scott Howland

    Operations Coordinator

    showlan1@nd.edu
    574-631-4666
    119A O'Shaughnessy Hall

    The renowned Japanese writer (and my favorite author), Haruki Murakami, said, “Life is not like water. Things in life don’t necessarily flow over the shortest possible route.” It is an important lesson at any stage of life, but especially when we are young. My path to Notre Dame certainly didn’t take the shortest possible route. I studied psychology as an undergraduate at Holy Cross College, then went on to the University of Dayton, where I earned a master’s degree in theology and worked toward a doctoral degree in the same field. After finishing my doctoral coursework, however, I realized that studying theology might not be the professional path for me.

    Now, I work here at Notre Dame in the College of Arts and Letters, where I serve as the Data and Operations Specialist for the Beyond the Dome Career Development Program. My role, perhaps surprisingly to many who knew me in the past, centers on data analysis and reporting, strategic planning, and financial administration. I have learned in this role that I love numbers, spreadsheets, and solving human-centered problems with quantitative data. It took me close to a decade after finishing college to discover these passions, but without that journey, I wouldn’t have ended up where I am today.

    I live in South Bend with my wife, Kassie, and my two children, Isla and Oliver. In my free time, I love to read, garden, hike, cook, and spend time with my family.

     
  4. Headshot of Jillian Wirtz. She has brown hair with blonde highlights, a white jacket and a black tanktop with a gold necklace

    Jillian Wirtz

    Career Program Specialist

    Headshot of Jillian Wirtz. She has brown hair with blonde highlights, a white jacket and a black tanktop with a gold necklace

    Jillian Wirtz

    Career Program Specialist

    jwirtz@nd.edu