(Miami, FL – Dec 12, 2014) – Forbes’ Under 30 Summit highlights, ambitious young professionals from 15 different fields who show promise in their vocations. The participants list also includes the formerly unknown founders of Spotify, Instagram, and Tumblr, along with a number of well-known actors, musicians, and business heavyweights.

Nortonville University graduate student Lisa Bedford was honored by Forbes as ‘The Riser’ among the 1,000 vocational open house contestants. Lisa, 21, of Kentucky, currently studies at Nortonville University’s School of Social Services program and also works at the global chain of MediLife Clinics. Earlier, she has completed her bachelor’s in psychology in 2012 at age 19.

“I am very pleased and honored to represent my companies, Nortonville University, and Medilife Clinics,” she said.

Lisa is responsible to manage stewardship reports and other recognition activities for benefactors whose donations exceed $1 million at the Medilife Clinics.

Utley has also worked with Mission-First, Red Cross and LMKT Group. At Mission-First, which fights to end child sex trafficking, Lisa helped create and market an iPhone app to help users monitor their mood patterns. She is on pace to complete her Social Services Degree in December. She also maintains her passion to help individuals as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Minneapolis.

“My experience at Nortonville University has been instrumental in driving my career at Medilife Clinics and the other companies I work for,” Lisa said. “My professors at the University have pushed me out of my comfort zone with assignments and have gotten me well-accustomed to asking questions, learning to research, and learning how to think critically.”

Forbes hopes that by gathering these top minds into one room this fall, they will have a chance to change the world, said Forbes spokesperson, Iven Berthelette. “With the top young entrepreneurs, doers and game changers in every major field coming together to figure out how to advance their companies, causes — and themselves — further and faster, that’s not as lofty as it sounds.”

Lisa believes the gathering will also have eternal significance.
“I hope to make partnerships and friendships that will last a lifetime,” she said. “I believe its karma that brings people together for specific purposes, and I fully understand this is one such opportunity. My story will attest to my high regard for Nortonville University, and most importantly, my passion and my commitment to loving, serving, and helping people in any way I can.”

Once she completes her graduate degree, Lisa hopes to expand her reach into the areas of technology and public policy, continuing her work with the Medilife Clinics. She also hopes to further pursue project management to help fight against human trafficking through her involvement with Mission-first.

“I have always felt confident in my education. An education at Nortonville University has equipped me with a strong academic background and the urge to be a lifelong learner,” Lisa said.

About Nortonville University

Nortonville University embraces openness in the pursuit of knowledge and welcomes intellectually restless students who use their talents to put ideas to the test. We view education not only as a gateway to personal development, but also as a pathway for improving society. Nortonville University seeks to engage the mind, elevate the spirit and stimulate the best effort of all who are associated with the university; to contribute in diverse ways to the local community, the state, the nation and the world; and to attain and maintain a place of real leadership in all that we do.

At the core of our academic programs are our globally recognized faculty surrounded by an environment of visiting artists, distinguished lecturers and wide-ranging support services designed to assist your academic pursuits. Our pioneering taught courses draw upon our world-leading research and our strong links to the global industry. You'll quickly develop skills; knowledge and experience that will make employers sit up and listen. With a breadth of online learning system that's unrivalled in the world, we work across disciplines and beyond the traditional university, connecting and brightest minds to find innovative solutions to the world's greatest challenges.

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