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Her dreams took her from BSC to NYC

Published: Dec 07 2017
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From high school on, Lindsey Ellefson had a goal: To work for CNN by age 30. Armed with an associate degree from BSC and a bachelor’s degree in communications with a specialization in broadcast journalism from St. Francis College in New York City, the 25-year-old landed her dream job with five years to spare. In May, she became an associate producer of social TV at CNN in New York City.

Her dad, Joe Ellefson, a professor and coordinator of the BSC Criminal Justice program, said he wasn’t necessarily surprised she reached her goal ahead of schedule. “This young lady she goes for what she wants. I was excited, I was pleased, I was proud.”


Continue reading this story written for the Fall 2017 issue of BSC Magazine.