Callie Peterson, a current student at Heritage Denver, is lucky enough to embark on her second career and pursue her other passion in life. She discovered her first passion and creative outlet as a child, classical ballet. Her passion, dedication, and talent in ballet inspired her first career as a professional ballet dancer. Becoming a professionalRead more
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We interviewed recent graduate, Hannah Lichtenthaler, to learn about how she has applied the knowledge she gained from the Virtual Master Certification Program to the real world! 1. Tell us about your background – Where are you from? What was your career path prior to Heritage? I was raised in Corvallis, Oregon and received byRead more
Alex Walker graduated from HSID Seattle during the pandemic. Despite the unknown times, she was still able to land her dream job after graduating! Alex is the lead Interior Designer at Loftium, an incredible company that helps people buy their homes using a “host-to-own” structure using short-term vacation rentals. Alex has designed over 100 homesRead more
Raised in Kansas City, Amy Hulsey moved to Denver after graduating from college at the University of Kansas. Her move to Denver was motivated by a job at a telecommunications firm. She stuck with the position for several years, but in the 2000s, during the telecommunications crash, she saw the crash as an opportunity toRead more
Courtney Meredith grew up in Northeastern Colorado on the plains in the small town of Wray. She graduated from CSU (go rams!) in 2016, then taught English in Spain. Upon returning to the states, she pursued a career in healthcare. It was not long into her healthcare career that Courtney describes having had a quarter-lifeRead more
We recently interviewed Portland Saturday Fundamentals student, Rachel Mayta! Rachel has an inspiring story of surviving retinoblastoma as a child and since then she has always been determined to achieve her goals. We are so excited that she is pursuing her love and talent for Interior Design. 1. Where are you from and what wasRead more
Denver student, Emily Miller, grew up in a town made famous by MTV’s Laguna Beach. However, her Laguna experience far differed from the one we saw portrayed on TV. The Laguna that Emily grew up in is known for its artistic-centric culture, small beach coves, and explorable canyons. She attributes her magical upbringing to whatRead more
Crystal Samuel joined the Heritage Denver community in Spring 2021. Before attending Heritage, she graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. There was no doubt she possessed every skill necessary to be a successful engineer, however, she knew that she lacked the passion for that industry. After graduating, she took aRead more
Kelsie Wang graduated from the Heritage Seattle Master Certification Program in Winter 2021, and immediately landed her dream job as a Project Manager and Designer for a restaurant group in Seattle! Kelsie had an innate passion for design but since the University she attended didn’t offer an Interior Design Program, she never considered Interior DesignRead more
Alex Morris realized her passion for design and the opportunity to be creative early on in her life. She enjoyed going to specialty stores and looking at all the vignettes and accessories. From wood working, clever ways to re-purpose materials, and beautiful decor, she always dreamed about having a house that leaves you breathless when youRead more