#RaidersStandOut
We’re Raider Nation. We lead and serve. We’re smart and strong. Courageous and faithful. We achieve—not for ourselves, but because excellence honors God and serves others.
Corrie
Graduate Student
After gaining experience on Northwestern’s stage, Corrie joined Taproot Theatre Company in Seattle. Now she’s earning an MFA in acting, with the dream of acting professionally in Chicago.
Elli
Farm Bill Biologist, Pheasants Forever Inc. and Quail Forever
An interest in the outdoors and animals led Elli to major in biology–ecological science at Northwestern. Research experience and studying abroad while in college has helped her to quickly move up the career ladder at work.
Steven
Medical School Student, University of Iowa
Talented professors and a Christ-centered culture helped Steven grow in knowledge and in faith—a combination that has prepared him to make a difference and pursue his calling to become a physician.
Maya
Assistant Press Secretary for Senator Charles Grassley
Her political science studies at Northwestern prepared Maya to serve in the highest offices of national government.
Matt
Senior Actuarial Analyst, Optum
The education Matt received at Northwestern prepared him to pass four actuarial exams while still in college and set him up for a position as an actuarial analyst with Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.
Justin
DXRX Lab Relations Team Leader, Diaceutics Inc.
Justin’s work as a laboratory account manager increases communication among a patient’s health care team and helps patients receive the correct treatment faster.
Courtney
First Grade Teacher, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School
Courtney gained lifelong friendships and invaluable teaching experience as an elementary education major.
Sutton
Inside Sales Representative, San Diego Padres
After starting his college and baseball pursuits elsewhere, Sutton transferred to Northwestern as a sophomore, playing three years for the Raiders. The move paid off well, both during his college years and after graduation.
Madison
Medical Social Worker, Mary Greeley Medical Center
In her work as a medical social worker, Madison strives to show compassion and acceptance to every patient she encounters.
Alexander
Software Developer, Unite Us
Through a variety of experiences inside and outside the classroom, Northwestern helped Alexander see how his passion for computer science and his love for the arts could turn into a career.
Sarah
Biology Teacher, Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Sarah has loved science since she was a little girl. Now as a high school biology teacher, she shares the wonders of God’s creation with her students.
Johnny
Worship Director, King of Kings Church
Northwestern’s authentic and vibrant Christian community allowed Johnny to grow in his faith and equipped him to pursue God’s calling on his life.
Sarah
Computer Science and Business Teacher, Boyden-Hull High School
Despite changing her major halfway through college, practicum hours empowered Sarah to be well prepared to lead a classroom of her own.
Andrew
Assistant Strength + Conditioning Coach, University of North Carolina
Deeply impressed by the positive experiences of his older sister at Northwestern—especially her academic success and the many lasting friendships she made—Andrew decided to follow in her footsteps.
Levi
Instructional Coach and Head Football Coach, Sheldon High School
With the encouragement and support of Northwestern’s dedicated staff, Levi learned how to excel both in his field of study and in his faith.
Anna
Associate Account Manager, Colored Organics
Anna puts her marketing and public relations skills to work at an ethically sourced children’s clothing company.
Andrew
Freelance Music Producer, SoundReserve
Andrew founded a music production company in Nashville, Tennessee, after graduating from Northwestern. In addition to composing and producing music, he also plays keyboard for a classic rock band that performs onboard Holland America cruise ships.
Christian
Sixth Grade Teacher, Valley Christian School
The opportunities NWC provided for real-world experience in education and leadership equipped Christian to be a stand-out teacher and role model for his students.
Laura
Resident, United Family Medicine Residency Program
Laura was a triple major at Northwestern who took advantage of cross-cultural experiences in Nebraska, Nicaragua and Ecuador. She went on to earn an M.D. and a master’s degree in public health and is now a family medicine resident.
Jordan
Voucher Support Specialist, Helpline Center and Assistant Minister, Messiah Lutheran Church
A humanities degree allowed Jordan to take courses in a variety of disciplines prior to seminary, equipping her to serve within church walls and beyond.
Alex
Actuarial Associate, The Principal Financial Group
Northwestern’s strong ties to Alex’s current employer paved the way to a competitive internship, and later, a full-time position.
Tetta
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Southwest Minnesota State University
Inspired by her NWC professors, Tetta earned a master’s degree and is now a professor of scenic design.
Abby
Public History Graduate Student, University of Nebraska
Once Abby earns her master’s degree in public history, she wants to help make the important knowledge possessed by historians available—and accessible—to the general public.
Keaton
Mental Health Practitioner, Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge
Keaton seeks to meet clients’ holistic needs during psychotherapy sessions, providing comfort and healing to individuals struggling with drug and alcohol use.
Stephan
Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Storm Lake Elementary
At Northwestern, Stephan found a connection to youth he didn't know he had. With the help of professors, he became a teacher and coach who shapes the next generation of students and athletes.
Libby
Director of Worship and Creative Arts, Lakeside Church
Libby graduated with nearly two years of experience leading worship—skills she could draw on when interviewing for a full-time position on a church’s staff.
Ginny
Physical Education and Health Teacher, Asunción Christian Academy
Ginny’s Spanish degree has helped her build relationships with Spanish-speakers across the globe—in mission settings and in her PE classroom.
Josh
Membership Services Executive, Denver Nuggets
Josh turned his love for sports into a career.
Ryan
Data Analyst, HBE
Northwestern’s math professors taught Ryan to be a lifelong learner, confident in facing technologies and problems as he makes data understandable to others.
Shanell
Law School Student, University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law
Shanell’s internship with the U.S. State Department led to a job in Washington, D.C., which provided her hands-on experience that now supports her law school studies.
Michelle
Behavioral Health Coordinator and Interpreting Services Coordinator, Promise Community Health Center
Michelle’s experiences serving as an interpreter for her parents sparked her passion for providing quality interpreting and translation services for Spanish-speaking families.
Heather
Director of Children’s and Family Ministries, Asbury Church
Heather’s ministry experiences while a student at Northwestern prepared her for both the joys and challenges of children’s faith formation.
Ali
Medical School Student, University of Toronto
Now in medical school at the University of Toronto, Ali Almail hopes to someday help patients as both a surgeon and a scientist.
Breanna
Business Process Manager and Project Manager, Diamond Vogel
Growing up, Breanna watched her dad work alongside a manufacturing team. Now, she appreciates the technical and relational aspects of the industry firsthand.
Schuyler
English Teacher, Liberty High School
A high school English teacher, Schuyler views her work as an opportunity to teach students that their lives and their stories matter.
Colin
Molecular Biosciences Graduate Student, Washington State University
Colin’s biochemistry degree set him up for success as a graduate research fellow and future scientist.
Noah
Executive Intake Assistant, Office of Inspector General
Noah is channeling his zeal for making a difference as an assistant in Nebraska’s Office of Inspector General.
Ashlynn
Grades 6-12 Vocal Director, Parkston School District
A vocal music and secondary education graduate, Ashlynn benefited from her professors’ encouragement of her musical talents, as well as extensive time in the classroom prior to graduation.
Becca
Physical Education Teacher, MOC-Floyd Valley Community Schools
Becca’s commitment to physical fitness and her love for working with children and teens led her to change her major and to pursue a career path that emphasizes both.
Jose
Portfolio Management Associate, Principal Global Investors
A Northwestern alumni connection opened doors for Jose’s position at Principal Global Investors in Des Moines, Iowa.
Lauren
Marketing Specialist, Scooter’s Coffee
Lauren’s persistence in applying for a summer internship helped her stand out in the eyes of her future employer.
James
Chemistry Instructor, Veritas Preparatory Academy
With a love of theatre, music and philosophy, James found that Northwestern’s humanities major enabled him to learn anything and everything about anything and everything.
Natalie
Event Designer, The Event Company
Natalie works with corporations and nonprofits from around the country, designing events to help them support their missions and reach their goals.
Alex
Manager, PACU and Patient Center, Sanford Health
The 2020 Patricia Van Wyhe Nurse of the Year award recipient at Sanford Health Sioux Falls, Alex is known for an uplifting attitude and a calm, caring demeanor.
Jonathan
Human Resources Analyst, AIG
Jonathan appreciated having flexibility to explore different levels of business without taking up a specific concentration.
Alex
Small Animal Intern, Texas A&M University
With the help of Northwestern's science professors, Alex is on her way to her dream career as a veterinarian.
Brianna
Vice President, Communications Strategy Group
Brianna found her niche through the many “real-world” experiences Northwestern's public relations program offers.
Josh
Account Executive, Deveron Corporation
Josh’s family background inspired him to pursue a degree in a lesser-known area of the ag industry: agricultural business.
Osiris
Bilingual Behavioral Health Therapist, Promise Community Health Center
Osiris’ passion for art allows her to provide holistic and innovative care to therapy patients from diverse backgrounds.
Chris
Accounting & Finance Manager, Great Waters Financial
Chris views his financial oversight role as an opportunity to support the service and mission of the financial planning firm where he works.
Laura
Director of Community Engagement, Intersection Ministries & Director of Communications & Church Engagement, Movement West Michigan
Laura’s work with a nonprofit and bilingual church involves equipping the greater church to serve as ambassadors of Christ’s hope.
Rachel
Child Life Specialist, Seattle Children's Hospital
Rachel uses her therapy skills and knowledge of child development to help kids cope with the stress of being hospitalized.
Sarah
Oncology Nurse, University of Iowa Hospital
As an oncology nurse, Sarah cares for patients' emotional and spiritual health as well as their physical needs.
Alison
Medical Student, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Alison's action-packed academic career was filled with opportunities to think critically about biology and chemistry, which has served her well as she transitions into life as a medical student.
Jerel
Assistant Family Teacher, Boys Town
Jerel works with at-risk children and families, providing them with the support and education they need to succeed.
Ali
Social Media Coordinator, Lutheran Church of Hope
Ali has always had an eye for design, and with a little encouragement from Northwestern’s art professors and Career Development Center, she chose to pursue her creative passions as a career.
Tyler
Director of Basketball Sport Performance, East Tennessee State University
As a student volunteer, Tyler designed training programs for the Raider men’s basketball team. His experience and skills led to work with the University of Texas Longhorns and East Tennessee State University.
Alison
Psychology Teacher, Washington High School
For her innovative instructional strategies, passion for teaching, and compassionate heart, Alison was selected as one of 40 national recipients of the prestigious Milken Educator Award in 2019–20.
Collin
Police Officer, Urbandale Police Department
Collin's Northwestern education, paired with an internship with the Urbandale, Iowa, Police Department, launched his career in law enforcement.
Rebeca
Interpreter/Translator, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Rebeca serves Spanish-speaking patients and their families, helping them communicate with the medical providers at Omaha Children’s Hospital so they receive the best healthcare possible.
Zach
DNA Specialist, Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Zach completed a master’s degree at Michigan State University and has now begun a career in forensic science.
Vito
Minor League Athletic Trainer, San Francisco Giants
A former football player, Vito is pursuing his passion for sports as an athletic trainer, treating injured athletes and getting them back on the field.
Devin
RN, Post-Surgical Unit, Mayo Clinic
Devin works with some of the world’s best surgeons and teams at the Mayo Clinic.
Sara
Exercise Physiologist, Duke University Health and Fitness Center
Sara scored an internship with Duke University during her senior year at Northwestern, which led to a full-time job offer at a clinically based fitness center through the university's health system.
Emily
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellow, University of Wisconsin
The knowledge, confidence and experiences Emily gained at Northwestern fueled her journey to become a physician.
Krissa
Third Grade Teacher, Catlin Arts Magnet School
Krissa’s classroom passion for students and their learning earned her recognition as Rookie of the Year from the Omaha Education Association.
Joseph
Research Biologist, U.S. Naval Research Lab
Hands-on research experience and lessons on becoming a well-rounded person are the ways Northwestern equipped Joseph to stand out as he continued his education and pursued a career in genetics.
Abigail
Graduate Student, Embry-Riddle University
Abigail is pursuing a master’s degree in security and intelligence studies as preparation for a career in counterterrorism.
Connor
Litigation Associate, Stinson LLP
Connor’s Northwestern education led to a verdict of “accepted” at six law schools.
Meredith
Software Engineering Analyst, Accenture
Meredith's summer internship with Accenture gave her confidence in her decision to begin a full-time career there.
Jordan
Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jordan combined two passions—insects and the outdoors—when he decided to earn a doctoral degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Brody
Executive Director, Atlas: Lincoln
Taking what he’d learned about the impact of listening to peoples’ stories, Brody pursued a career focused on community development.
Victor
Language Arts Teacher, Akron-Westfield High School
At Northwestern, Victor felt professors treated him as more of a colleague than a student. He strives to do the same as he teaches a variety of English and writing courses.
Isaiah
Communications Manager, Taproot Theatre
Theatre major Isaiah added an arts administration minor and interned at Taproot Theatre in Seattle, which set the stage for his job in communications and promotions for Taproot.
Jenna
Attorney, Brown Immigration Law
Jenna discovered her passion for social justice during her Spanish classes at Northwestern. Now her career is focused on immigration law.
Meridyth
Investigator/Mitigation Specialist, Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–North
Meridyth is using her psychology degree to pursue justice for prisoners on death row.
Steven
Graduate Student, Princeton Seminary
A Christian and a scholar. That’s the label Steven is aiming for, so he’s building on the strong start he got at Northwestern as a divinity student at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Jonathan
Applications Programmer, Interstates Control Systems Inc.
Jonathan employs his computer science skills to help build control systems for a wide variety of industrial facilities, designing and building interfaces for operators to use in their businesses.
Evan
Staff Accountant, Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co.
Evan's success on the golf course parlayed itself into a job as an accountant in his hometown.
