Tom Egan, president and CEO, Esperança graduated from Bowling Green University in 1995. Upon graduation, his career path wasn’t clear, but what he learned in Dr. Allgeier’s psychology classroom may have played a role in shaping his nonprofit career. Thanks to Dr. Allgeier, Tom realized his passion to help people. Her work to alleviate poverty on a global level was fascinating and something Tom admired. Fast forward almost 20 years and Tom is now leading Esperança, an international nonprofit based in Phoenix.
Click here to read the full article from the BG Alumni Magazine about Tom’s education and role with Esperança.
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/mc/features/2013/01/alum_serves_poorest.html