A Washingtonian who avoids the political scene in favor of eateries and yoga studios, Jackie Leventhal works at Sixth & I, a historic synagogue in the heart of downtown DC, where she coordinates cultural and entertainment programs. She has a Word doc. saved on her desktop labeled, "Famous people I met at work." This is who Jackie is.
Jackie graduated from the University of Florida in 2005 with a degree in Sociology (to fuel her passion for people watching). Her overarching goals include bringing the high-five back to the workplace, learning a second language, and meeting a Kennedy. In her spare time, she volunteers teaching English to immigrants, leads a women’s writing group, and finds solace on a hot pink yoga mat. Indeed, color does matter.
Jackie wrote a series for Employee Evolution entitled, A Millenial's Muse, which humorously chronicled the highs (winning the company's Halloween costume contest as Chrissy Snow from Three's Company) and lows (crying on her lunch hour) of her first job post-college.
Jackie Leventhal’s blog is Story of My Life.
This one’s for all of you who enjoy drinking and have ever questioned the sanity of someone who doesn’t. Next time, maybe you could just extend your hand (not a beer), introduce yourself, and start a conversation.
College is over (big gulp), and now I’m an alumnus. What does that mean, though, beyond listing your university on a resume, going back for major football games (I never do), or sleeping in an old college t-shirt? Are there benefits to being an alumnus or is all of the college glory limited to your years as an undergrad?
We’re living in a time when consultants, life coaches, and niche bloggers are all over our worlds. What I am trying to do more and more, though, is trust my inner advice columnist.
I recently spent two days walking around DC, Maryland, and Virginia, covering 39 miles in the name of healthy cleavage. Translation: the Avon Walk for breast cancer.
