More than 30 Tennessee State University (TSU) students recently traveled to Houston, Texas, to visit WM's corporate headquarters and meet with the company’s senior leadership team. The students, accompanied by Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Frank Stevenson, are participants in Leadership TSU, one of the university’s most selective student leadership programs.
During their visit, the students heard from members of WM’s executive leadership team about personal and professional experiences that have impacted their success, the company’s approach to sustainability, and more.
“It was so mind-blowing and impactful seeing those executives and what WM is doing,” said Anarra Williams, a senior food and nutritional science major from Ohio. “When I first got there, I thought those were people who pick up our trash, but they really are honing on their sustainability piece, something I want to be a part of.”
Nykole Allen Clark, a senior business administration major from Las Vegas, Nevada, added, “That exposure to them and the company itself totally changed our perception of WM. As a business major, I saw a lot and heard a lot to help me in my preparation as a student and as a leader. It was an 'aha' moment for me.”