Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Kandy Noles Stevens
Dr. Noles-Stevens' primary job is as an Associate Professor of Education at SMSU, but her family also owns a publishing company as well as runs a not-profit organization, Squeeze the Stuffins, that provides Stuffies for grieving children and supports others in the community.
Business(es): Miz Stevens Publishing, LLC, Squeeze the Stuffins
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Why did you choose to mentor?
"I have been involved as the "Momager" for the Kindlmarkt in the area, and I have loved supporting youth entrepreneurs through that experience. Additionally, my daughter was a member of the initial class for the Lyon and Murray County CEO program. She came home each day with stories of all the remarkable things business owners were doing in our community, and I was inspired by their generosity of time and commitment to raising future generations of change makers in our community.
What you like about CEO? As a veteran educator, I LOVE that CEO is truly student driven. CEO allows students to make decisions, refine them, and to creatively problem solve. The success of the class and individual businesses is based on the passion and the work of the students. "
Thank you for your commitment to the program and these young professionals!
