Matthew Schwartz

The Entrepreneurship for the Public Good (EPG) Program at Berea College creates a multi-year, learning experience for undergraduate students to practice and implement Entrepreneurial Leadership in the rural communities of Appalachia. Developing a social entrepreneurial mindset benefits the students from all disciplinary fields through field work as they build practical skill sets. For the first year, through customer discoveries, human centered-design thinking, development and presentations I was able to progress and solidify my entrepreneurial skill-sets by prototyping an American Cycling Association (ACA)-Daniel Boone Trace Trail map. This project will transform the communities to allow for adventure tourism and will increase their health and socioeconomic well-being. For my second year, I will be completing a Direct Field Experience (DFE) to further develop my entrepreneurial expertise.

This is a student-led investment club where we manage a portfolio worth approximately $130,000 with the intention of growing the fund with a long term horizon in order to provide future students with financial assistance needed to attend Berea College.

Student Ambassadors are students passionate about the accounting profession and becoming CPAs. Ambassadors display strong leadership, organizational and communication skills. My job includes: Building awareness of FREE KyCPA/AICPA joint student membership benefits to students and educators on my campus. Increasing the visibility of KyCPA on my campus. Strengthening ties between KyCPA and my school.