The Gavel Podcast

Purpose in Service with Walt Sokoll (Tufts)

Episode Summary

On this episode, we are joined by Brother Walt Sokoll, an alumnus of our Zeta Eta Chapter at Tufts University. Brother Sokoll is a Principal with Deloitte in their Human Capital Practice and was recently appointed to the board of directors for City Year in Philadelphia. City Year is a nonprofit that partners with public schools to provide full-time, trained AmeriCorps members who support student success. During our conversation, Walt reflects on his career in consulting and shares insights into the personal and professional benefits of engaging in non-profit service, volunteering on an organizational board, and serving with the Fraternity.

Episode Notes

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Hosts for this Episode

• Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications

Guest for this Episode

• Walt Sokoll - Zeta Eta Chapter (Tufts) Alumnus, Principal in Deloitte's Human Capital Practice, Board Member for City Year in Philadelphia, and past staffer with the General Fraternity.

Episode References

• City Year - City Year is a national non-profit that places AmeriCorps members in public schools to provide tutoring, mentoring, and support, helping students succeed and graduate.

General Resources

• The Sigma Nu Mentor Network: Navigators - Register to be a mentor or mentee for the Fraternity's career coaching program.
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• Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at scott.smith@sigmanu.org for more information.