Wabash County Fellowship Program: Building Careers and Strengthening Community

By: Christine Flohr

The Wabash County Fellowship Program continues to deliver on its mission to connect college students with meaningful, career-building experiences — and the results speak for themselves. Since its launch, the Fellowship has served as a direct pipeline for young professionals to not only explore opportunities in Wabash County but also to build lasting careers right here at home.

Fellows have made the exciting leap from internship to full-time employment — some even with the same employers who hosted them during their Fellowship experience.

Fellows Who Now Work Full-Time with Their Fellowship Employer

• Kristina Bubb (2024) — Crossroads Bank
  • Hometown: Mentone, Indiana
  • College/University: Manchester University
• Ethan Bock (2024) — Parkview Hospital
  • Hometown: Fremont, Indiana
  • College/University: Hillsdale College
• Marilyn Nguyen (2025) — Parkview Hospital
  • Hometown: Fort Wayne
  • College/University: Indiana University of Indianapolis 

These Fellows have turned their summer internships into full-time careers, proving that professional growth and community impact can go hand in hand.

Fellows Who Are Working Full-Time in Wabash County

• Anna Pyle (2024) — Honeywell Foundation
  • Hometown: Upland, Indiana
  • College/University: Taylor University 
  • See Anna’s testimonial HERE

Anna’s continued presence in Wabash County reflects the program’s long-term success — connecting emerging leaders with organizations that value their skills and passion.

Fellows Who Have Received Job Offers Pending Graduation

• Khalil Breidi (2024) — MPS Eggs (Full-time)
  • Hometown: Lebanon  
  • College/University: Purdue University
• Aylee Rupert (2024 & 2025) — Wabash MPI/Carver (Full-time)
  • Hometown: South Bend
  • College/University: Trine University
  • See Aylee’s testimonial HERE
• Max Scamihorn (2025) — MPS Eggs (Full-time)
  • Hometown: Terre Haute, Indiana
  • College/University: Purdue University 
• Victor Inwang (2025) — PaperWorks Industries (Internship)
  • Hometown: Fort Wayne
  • College/University: Indiana Tech
• Randy Quintero Alvarado (2025) — Real Alloy (Full-time)
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, California
  • College/University: California State University

Each of these students has already secured their next step — a testament to their talent, dedication, and the strength of Wabash County’s employers who invest in the future workforce.

The Fellowship Program continues to bridge the gap between education and employment, showing that with the right opportunities, young professionals want to build their lives and careers in Wabash County.

By providing housing, mentorship, and hands-on experiences, the Wabash County Fellowship Program is more than an internship, it’s a launchpad for local leadership and community growth. If you would like to learn more about this program, please reach out to Conner Hindman, Project Manager, Imagine One 85

Email: conner@cfwabash.org
Phone: 765.480.2868