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What You Do With It Is Up to You

ISU alumnus Stan Bissey shares how his experiences at ISU shaped his journey from working in a local diner to becoming CEO of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, while Professor Mark McBeth discusses student leadership and career opportunities.

In this episode, Stan shares his journey from Highland High School in Pocatello to working his way through college at Elmer’s, ultimately becoming the Executive Director and CEO of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He reflects on how his experiences at ISU played a pivotal role in shaping his career.

Guests underscore how the opportunities given to students through the International Affairs Council (IAC) and the Frank Church Symposium (FCS) provide invaluable opportunities that prepare them for leadership roles beyond ISU.

This is episode 4 of a series featuring ISU alumni as they share their unique journeys, the impact of their education, and how ISU shaped their careers and lives around the world. Each episode dives into personal stories of triumph, challenges, and the lessons learned along the way.

The students of the IAC rely on the support of the community to bring the FCS to the community. To make donations, please contact Dr. Colin Johnson, IAC faculty advisor at (208) 282-2540, colinjohnson@isu.edu or Tabitha La Force, Philanthropic Advisor at (208) 282-1404, tabithalaforce@isu.edu.

Guests

Stan Bissey, ISU Alumnus, BA Political Science and Government 1987, Executive Director and CEO at Los Angeles County Bar Association

Mark McBeth, D.A., Director of the MPA Program at ISU and Professor of Political Science

Kandi Turley-Ames began her journey at Idaho State University by graduating from ISU with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1990 and a Master of Science in Psychology in 1993. She completed her Ph.D. in Psychology at Washington State University in 1996. She is a graduate of the Higher Education Resource Service for women in higher education administration. Her academic area of expertise includes memory and cognition. She has published numerous papers with colleagues and students on how strategies impact memory and higher cognitive abilities.