BYU Marriott MPA alum Ed Thatcher grew up on a farm, and he learned that farming was long, hard work. Though many enjoy the lifestyle, Thatcher decided living on a farm wasn’t for him.

Throughout his ninety years, MPA alum Karl Snow has used his experiences to serve the community in many ways: working for the Utah state government, BYU Marriott, and South African humanitarian projects.

In 1993, Patricia Wilson left her hometown of Cali, Colombia to pursue an education at BYU. Two decades later, she now works as the business manager for the SOA.