I first came to the Berkshires from Ethiopia in the fall of 2010 to pursue a high-quality education. After spending four years as an international student at Williams College in picturesque Williamstown, I graduated with a liberal arts degree in economics in 2014.
After graduation, while many of my classmates sought more traditional careers in finance and consulting in the bright city lights of New York City or Boston, I decided that I wanted something different.
A small town girl at heart, I fell in love with the charm of the Berkshires, the plethora of cultural events and attractions, and of course, the mountains! Having found the right place for me, all that was left was to find a fulfilling career.
Despite being a 22-year-old with little work experience, I had a sharp vision of what I was looking for in my career: to control my destiny, to have a voice, to be driven by purpose. Read more about millennials in the Berkshires >>