By Charis Webb

Working at Catholic Radio Indy (CRI) has taught me that I do not have to sacrifice my morals and values for a job. I can continue to not only hold on to my beliefs, but utilize them in a positive manner to better myself and the community.  As a soon-to-be college graduate, the idea of the workforce and adulthood can seem daunting, especially when everyone keeps asking about my future career plans. It is reassuring to know that there are organizations like CRI that allow faith to flourish in a working environment. I never considered myself to be the “evangelizing” type, but CRI directs its efforts in such a way that talking about Catholicism openly and unabashedly has become second nature to me.  When working our major Catholic Women’s Conference Event, I lost track of the amount of women who came up to me and praised CRI for its work and how they have personally witnessed conversions after hearing some of our shows or seeing our bumper sticker on the back of someone’s car. The results of CRI are tangible, and I have firsthand experience of this. CRI gave a platform to my non-profit I run through Faith in Action and allowed my own charity to grow. I have grown as a person with the guiding hands of Patty Zunica and Barbara Brinkman; two phenomenal supervisors that were more than just bosses, but supportive mentors and friends.  Not only have I grown on a personal level, but my resume has exponentially expanded upon my internship here. CRI has taught me a number of transferable skills in marketing, fundraising, communications, events, advanced technology, and more. Overall, the CRI crew has given me an amazing opportunity to participate in networking with a multitude of individuals who are invested in bettering the Indianapolis community through Catholic teachings and God-inspired outreaches.