She “Knows Her Value”

MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski Gives A Surprise Shout Out

For Jennifer Hotchkiss, the student speaker representing the adult women in The One Day A Week College and The American Women’s College Online program, standing before her classmates and an audience of thousands was truly a remarkable occasion. Her journey at Bay Path began after a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Mika Brzezinski, one of the co-anchors for MSNBC’s Morning Joe. She was selected as a finalist in Mika’s “Know Your Value” conference contest for a chance to win $10,000, a prize she would have put towards her dream of returning to college—specifically Bay Path. As fate would have it, Bay Path’s Chief Strategy Officer Caron Hobin, who was in the audience, heard Jennifer’s wish. Although Jennifer didn’t win the top prize, she put herself out there and as a result Caron Hobin was able to help her secure a scholarship to attend Bay Path. And now two years later, Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies. Check out Mika’s special message to Jen and the entire graduating class at Bay Path’s 119th Commencement ceremony!