Ali Cooper ’09

Alumni Voices

Ali Cooper ’09

Beaver Reflections:
Beaver was the perfect fit for me. I graduated in 2009 and was a lifer. Going from a public school to a private school scared me at first, but being there set the ideal foundation from middle school till now. Beaver does not only teach academics; they also teach essential life skills. I still keep in touch with many teachers and visit them when I come back to Boston.

What is #happeningnow in your life:
After graduating from college, I got a job in public relations and really enjoyed it. But soon after, I found my way into a sales role in fashion with Sam Edelman. This job was the launching pad for my love for sales and a few years later I found an amazing opportunity at a company called Poppin, an office furniture and supplies company. I was there for five years, but due to the pandemic, I was unfortunately laid off. Office furniture is not the place to be when nobody is going into the office. Following the layoff, I was forced to get scrappy so I decided to start a pottery business. It was the best therapy for the times we were living in. I also made money from it! Along with the pottery business, I have also started working with Quest Diagnostics to join the fight against Covid-19.

“Having the chance to dabble in so many different activities at Beaver made it so special. Beaver is the liberal arts school of middle school and high school. I went to a liberal arts college because of my positive experiences at Beaver.”

– Ali Cooper ’09

Advice to Beaver students:
As crazy as middle school and high school may feel, know that one day you will look back on it and be eternally grateful for the things you learned socially and academically. Use your resources available and practice networking. Join the club or sports team you were hesitant to join at first. The pandemic has taught us all to stay true to ourselves and trust the little voice inside our heads!

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