Explore Your Community
Mike Feinberg
Educator | Co-Founder, KIPP Schools | Tradition of Excellence Award Winner
“Believe.”
That single word captures the conviction that built KIPP and fuels MHH. A nationally recognized
innovator in education, Mike brings credibility, humility, and deep belief in what’s possible for every
student.
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Scott McAdam (Class of 1975)
Landscaping | Business Leadership | Community Mentor
“It is not necessary to find the perfect job. It is important to explore possibilities and opportunities in a
wide range of careers or interests to help you make career decisions.”
As President of McAdam Landscaping for more than 25 years, Scott has led over 1,500 installations and
served as President of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association. His success in business and
community leadership underscores the value of curiosity, craftsmanship, and giving back.
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Kevin Biggins (Class of 1997)
Writer | Comedian | Producer
“We could find a way through Zoom or other tech to make this work—and have it be interactive and
fun.”
Writer and producer for Family Guy, Tosh.0, and The Cleveland Show, Kevin’s journey illustrates how
persistence and originality can become a career path. His story gives students a real window into
creative industries and the power of storytelling as a vehicle for purpose.
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Nathan Dudley, Ed.D. (Class of 1978)
Educator | Founding Principal, Urban Assembly New York Harbor School
“Every young person always benefits from as much contact with as many adults as possible. Yes, I’m
happy to be part of a sounding board or a group to bounce ideas around. I’m happy to be part of the
OPRFHS community any way I can.”
A valedictorian, Yale graduate, and nationally recognized educational leader, Dr. Dudley co-founded the
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School and later served with the NYC Department of Education. His
leadership has shaped thousands of lives—showing how consistency, opportunity, and belief in youth
create lasting change.
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Anonymous Community Voice
Patron of Fairgrounds Coffee
“It’s not always about what you know — who you meet and how you build relationships matters too. Starting from the bottom and learning from experience still matters.”
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Emergency Management
Community College Professional
“Different experiences and knowledge often come together in unexpected ways over the course of a career. Very little is truly useless if you stay curious and keep learning.”
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Education Administration
Independent School Professional
“Focus on becoming well-rounded and learning how to think critically. Sometimes it’s better to build a career around something practical you’re good at, while keeping your passions alive outside of work.”
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Healthcare Professional
“Young people should know there are many meaningful paths beyond a traditional four-year college route. Exposure to different careers, trades, and real-world experiences matters.”
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Healthcare Communications
Public Relations Professional
“Some of the most meaningful careers combine communication, creativity, strategy, science, and human connection. Young people should continue exploring hands-on and people-centered work.”
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Landscape Design
Community Professional
“Try different things and stay curious. Keeping your expenses low early on can give you the flexibility to explore different paths, learn new skills, and discover what kind of work you actually enjoy.”
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Healthcare Professional
“Learning how to grow from failure can shape both your career and who you become as a person. Some of the most important lessons in healthcare — and in life — come through experience, resilience, and reflection.”
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Library Services
Community Professional
“Young people should know there are careers and opportunities they may have never even heard of yet. Public service work can take many forms, and exploring both nonprofit and corporate paths can help people better connect their interests to real-world work.”
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Human Resources
Manufacturing Professional
“You can go further than you think if you stay open to opportunities and keep trying new things. Career paths are rarely linear, and sometimes the experiences that seem unrelated end up shaping where you go next.”
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Marketing & Media
Anonymous Community Voice
“Young people deserve to see more creative and entrepreneurial paths that are actually financially sustainable. Creativity has value, and people should be able to build meaningful careers around it.”
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Real Estate & Construction
Community Professional
“Young people benefit from exposure to real-world challenges and opportunities. Traditional industries still have room for innovation, especially when new technologies and fresh perspectives are brought into the work.”
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Education
Middle School Educator
“Education should help students enrich both their own lives and the lives of others. Some of the most important parts of teaching happen behind the scenes — planning, collaboration, and building meaningful connections with people.”
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Faith & Community Leadership
Pastor
“Every career has the potential to be meaningful because the world is full of opportunities for healing, service, and connection. Sometimes discovering purpose comes through helping others and being part of a community.”
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