TREVOR HUNNICUTT, Class of 2002
AS A JOURNALIST COVERING ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD, Trevor Hunnicutt hopes that he is serving the public with honest, sometimes challenging information that spurs a constructive dialogue. Hunnicutt is the White House Correspondent for Reuters, and travels with President Biden to all public events, both domestic and foreign. It’s a 24/7 role, and when he’s not traveling, Hunnicutt and his team are asking questions of the administration, analyzing their actions, and developing stories. Hunnicutt says he became a journalist as a way to be engaged in the world across private, public, and government sectors. He remembers being inspired to learn about international issues and cultures at Cathedral. “I had great History and English teachers that told engaging stories and had us read amazing literature that just fasci- nated me,” he says. Hunnicutt also remembers a strong sense of service. “We did community work at senior centers, soup kitchens, and tutored Cathedral kindergartners,” he shares. Today, he’s in a role that serves and informs the general public. “We ask tough questions of people in power who might not want to talk about it,” says Hunnicutt. Asked if he challenged authority as a young person, he replies, “Oh yeah, that was definitely my vibe as a kid. The trick is to find a way to channel that into something productive as an adult.” Cunningham, who helps create nutrient-dense peanut butters for Edesia Nutrition, a food supplier to humanitarian agencies such as World Food Programme. Cunningham works in Edesia’s test kitchen, reformulating the company's flagship products—Plumpy'Nut and Plumpy'Sup—based on changing needs and supply chains. He’s also charged with making sure the product retains its nutrient levels for as long as possible within less than ideal situations. “Our role is to do whatever we can to reach as many kids as possible,” he says. Cunningham studied food science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst before landing a job at Clif Bar. Years later, he discovered a position at Edesia, and jumped at the opportunity. “Once I realized that I could do this type of job in food, it was a no brainer,” says Cunningham, who notes the importance of believing in whatever you do. He says some of his outlook is rooted in his community service experi- ences at Cathedral, where he learned the many ways of giving back, from playing cards with residents of the neighborhood senior center to sorting products at the local food bank. Today, Cunningham is still helping feed those in need. “When you see photos of these kids, it creates a huge motivation for my role,” he shares. “Trying to make a difference in the world leaves you with a great feeling at the end of the day.” “DO I WANT TO WORK ON THE NEXT GREAT FLAVOR FOR OREO, OR HELP MALNOURISHED CHILDREN?” asks food scientist Oliver
OLIVER CUNNINGHAM, Class of 2006
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