Emily Jahsman
Host of Pathways: A Career Podcast from the Idaho State University Career CenterEmily Jahsman is the Associate Director of the Idaho State University Career Center. A self proclaimed multipotentialite, Emily's professional journey has taken her from for-profit to non-profit to higher ed where she currently enjoys her time. Emily's intrepid spirit has led her across the globe including a five year stopover in Australia, treks through numerous jungles, and forays into farming. If you know someone who would be a great guest, or are interested in appearing on Pathways yourself, email: emilyjahsman@isu.edu
Former Host: Mark Beaver is a Career Advisor in Experiential Learning for the Idaho State University Career Center. An ever curious mind has led Mark down quite the path himself, holding jobs with the service industry, the outdoor sector, secondary education, environmental non-profits, and state and federal agencies, with forays into entrepreneurship and now higher education and radio.
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Daniel Shelden is an Assistant Lecturer in the Communication, Media, and Persuasion program at Idaho State University. Daniel is a person of many interests and many talents, and he has found a way to incorporate most of them into his life. However, it took a big leap that didn’t fully pan out for him to realize what truly brought happiness to his life. For more information about your career path, visit isu.edu/career. -
Jason Batalden is the Assistant Director of the Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) program at Idaho State University. Jason has had a long and varied career path, holding a wide range of jobs along the way. One thing that seems to have remained constant through it all, is his ability to find meaning and keep a great perspective, regardless of the job. For more information about your career path, visit isu.edu/career. -
Erika Fulton is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and runs the Meta Lab at Idaho State University. Erika’s research focuses on some pretty heady topics, but she didn’t start her journey in that direction. In fact she spent a decade in a different career before changing paths. -
Amy Dressel is the Director of Advancement Communications for the Alumni Association at Idaho State University. Amy’s career path has never been about going from point A to point B. Instead, she has let her journey evolve organically by following her interests, and recognizing and building upon her strengths along the way. -
Bob Ellis is the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for the C.W. HOG program in the Outdoor Adventure Center at Idaho State University. Bob had little intention of going to college. But a job starring a brick wall gave him the feeling there was more out there. He followed that feeling and now has a job that incorporates his personal passions and deep fulfillment on a daily basis. -
Jonathan Fardy is an Assistant Professor of Art History, jointly appointed by the Art and History Departments at Idaho State University. Jonathan found a refuge in art from an early stage. Though it took time, some great advice, and leaving a promising career to figure out how to bring together his many different interests and skills to build toward the position he has today. -
Craig Chatriand is the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Idaho State University. Craig didn’t dream of becoming the Dean of Students growing up. However, he was willing to take on new challenges and positions, which revealed to him skills and interests he never knew he had. Eventually, someone told him he could do those things for a living. -
Bianica Yellowhair is a Clinical Professor for the Bengal Bridge program at Idaho State University. As a first generation student and Native American person, Bianica’s path was full of barriers. But through finding the bravery to seek guidance, and the openness to act on advice, she found mentors and programs that helped her find her passion. -
Ben Crosby is a Professor and Chair for the Geosciences department at Idaho State University. In today’s episode Ben talks about the importance of incorporating personal values and balance into career choices. As well as a slap in the face that changed his trajectory. -
Karen Homstad is the Associate Director of Campus Recreation at Idaho State University. Karen is currently in her “dream job”. However, she worked a number of years in part-time and short term jobs on her way to this point. Though many of those jobs had little to do with her current position, she found something out about herself at each step along the way that ultimately prepared her to get to where she is today.
