Mandy Blandford graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BS in Accounting and received her MBA from the University of Louisville. After working as an auditor in public accounting for Ernst & Young for two years, she worked as an internal auditor for Baptist Health Systems. Then, she chose to pursue a career as a professor. She returned to the University of Louisville and for 20 years has taught accounting courses while also raising a family. She is adored by her students, seen through her nomination for Faculty Mentor 6 years in a row, likely due to her contagious spirit and desire to spread a love for accounting. ***8 Voices S2 is a series where we help you create the life you want by sharing unique stories of industry leaders & professionals who are fulfilling their most daunting dreams. We are welcoming guest speakers from a wide variety of professional backgrounds to show how you can use college as an opportunity to elevate your personal goals and ultimately achieve success.*** Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/campus.hq/ Website: https://www.campushq.org/