From Broadcast Journalist to DEIB Leader: Catherine Van’s Job Search Success Story

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( ) On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job , Catherine Van shares how she transitioned from her childhood dream of being a broadcast journalist to becoming a DEIB leader at the Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon's largest private charitable funder. When the nonstop news cycle took a toll, she pivoted into nonprofit and corporate communications, bringing her commitment to storytelling and social justice. Years later, after returning from maternity leave at another organization, Catherine faced an unexpected layoff. By leaning on her network and reframing her skills, she found her way into equity work. Catherine talks about the psychological toll of rejection, the power of reframing your skills for a new context, and why the job search is never a solo sport. About Our Guest: Catherine Van leads equity initiatives at the Oregon Community Foundation . Resources in This Episode: Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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From Broadcast Journalist to DEIB Leader: Catherine Van’s Job Search Success Story is an episode from Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job by Mac's List.

This episode is 00:15:44 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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