Alumni author pays visit to Pope John Paul II High

Published Monday December 10th, 2007

Author, presenter and businesses consultant Stacie Nevadonski Bredan recently revisited her alma mater, Pope John Paul II High School in Boca Raton with a newly published book under her arm – and some words of wisdom for a group of students majoring in journalism and economics.

Her book, titled “Get Ahead by Going Abroad,” was published by HarperCollins.

Stacie graduated from PJPIIHS in 1985, and then attended Florida Atlantic University, where she studied art history and communications.

Her love of politics landed her a job in Washington D.C. doing global public relations. From there, she traveled to Hong Kong, where she found working in management brought more responsibility and better compensation, in a shorter period of time.

When asked what advice she has for students who are interested in a job in another country, she answered, “Look for colleges and universities that offer internships or courses abroad. Also, travel and study geography, customs and languages of other countries. Go where the action is at this time: China, Russia and Brazil.”

Following the lecture, Sister Eileen Sullivan, principal, and Marie Leible, director of institutional advancement, toured the campus with the former student, and hosted a luncheon in her honor.

“We hope to have Stacie back soon,” said Leible. “The students were profoundly inspired by her presentation