Like many first year college students Derek Brand thought everyone else had it figured out.  Over the course of his time at the school playing rugby and studying abroad he came to understand that few people had it figured out. This week Dave welcomes Derek, his classmate and former rugby teammate for a chat that explores Derek’s journey to becoming the Chief Operating Officer for <a href='https://www.newyorkbio.org/'>New York Bio</a>, the leading advocate for the bioscience industry in the State of New York. <a href='https://www.newyorkbio.org/digital-event-archive/'>Check out some recent events hosted by Derek</a> <a href='https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/4R1GaxPbg2HeN7G96'>All music by Doctuh Michael Woods</a>

Sarah Damaske, Sociologist & Author

An exploration of the journeys of the many interesting members of the Hamilton College community. Each week we talk to alumni, faculty and students to understand the path they took to get to where they are and what role the school played in shaping who they are. New episodes air on WHCL-FM (www.whcl.org) every Sunday @ 8am EST.