Blayde Alcabes
Fun fact
I’ve been visiting haunted attractions (the ones with actors) since I was in elementary school, and I’ve currently been to more than 20 different ones on the East Coast. Back in June 2016, I started a blog, Foreseen Fear, where I reviewed the attractions and interviewed haunt industry professionals.
What are you most excited about?
I’m most excited about learning more about different job opportunities (particularly marketing and operations) and developing a relevant, valuable professional portfolio through experiential learning.
Kobe Carbajal
Fun fact
I’m an avid dungeons and dragons player as well as a massive geek.
What are you most excited about?
While pretty much everything about the program excites me, the thing I’m most excited about has got to be the acquisition of the tools and skills needed to help me find a career that will give me the most sense of personal fulfillment.
Eugene Castillo
Fun fact
I can do a pretty good Disney’s Stitch impersonation, so my favorite thing to do is walk behind people I know to say some lines of his and confuse them that Stitch is actually there!
What are you most excited about?
What I’m excited for in Praxis is the opportunity to learn something worthwhile. I am excited to learn a new set of skills I can use to build my future that I will actually use as opposed to the microscopic amount four years would’ve taught me in a college setting. Paving my way to a future!
Matthew Corpuz
Fun fact
I’m a die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan and a huge NBA basketball nerd.
What are you most excited about?
I’m most excited about the opportunity to gain real experience, to jumpstart a new career, and to meet and learn from others within the Praxis community.
Morgan DeReinzi
Fun fact
I like to play Golf even though I am absolutely terrible at it.
What are you most excited about?
I am very excited for the opportunity this program will give me to bounce ideas off of my classmates and hear their opinions; I believe it is essential for growth in any career.
Jaclyn Dong
Fun fact
Before the pandemic, I really enjoyed rock climbing and taking aerial silks classes. I’m also pretty artistic and love oil painting and crafting.
What are you most excited about?
I’m most excited about meeting really cool people, tons of personal growth, and pushing myself and getting out of my comfort zone.
Starray Fu
Fun fact
In high school, I was the best Chinese football player in my school.
What are you most excited about?
I am most excited about developing real-world skills and finding out which career path is best for me. My number one goal in life is to find a career that I want to pursue, and I want to do that with Praxis.
Michael McClimon
Fun fact
I was a touring metal musician for about 3 years and toured all across the United States and Canada!
What are you most excited about?
I’m most excited about learning tools to help businesses become more streamlined and operate efficiently!
Garrett Mckinnon
Fun fact
I have green eyes, and only 2% of the world has green eyes.
What are you most excited about?
I am most excited about starting a new chapter in my life through the program to help me grow my business skills and most importantly, grow as a human. I’m also excited to meet new people and have the opportunity to learn from everyone in the program.
Dan Nelson
Fun fact
I used to be a goaltender in hockey, and I’m currently a goalie coach in my town for 10-12 year olds.
What are you most excited about?
What excites me going into the program is learning practical skills and promoting myself as I find what interests me.
Sasha Patel
Fun fact
I’m a descendent of an infamous pirate; Stede Bonnet, “The Gentleman Pirate.”
What are you most excited about?
I’m most excited about the challenges I will encounter during the program and the various solutions I will utilize to solve them. In addition to learning how to best utilize that knowledge and my skills in creating value in a company and my work.
Joshua Sternberg
Fun fact
I play the guitar.
What are you most excited about?
What excites me about the program is that I’ll be able to get into the workforce at a respectable position without wasting four years and thousands of dollars at a college.
Nicole Weingartner
Fun fact
I love pumpkin pie! There have been a few times where I’ve finished a whole huge Costco pumpkin pie all by myself in less than a week.
What are you most excited about?
One thing that excites me the most about the Praxis program is self discovery! I’m excited to see what I’ll learn about myself along the way that will hopefully lead to a fulfilling career!
