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Alumni Parker Cloud DevOps Engineer at KBR Parker didn’t see himself working in cloud infrastructure but quickly acclimated, partly because of the forward-looking assignments and challenges from Northwestern’s computer science faculty.
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Alumni Jenee Regional Accountant at John Deere Jenee says her Northwestern education has enabled her to adapt quickly to three different roles in a job rotation program.
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Alumni Noah Graduate Student, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Now a graduate student in one of the best international relations programs in the country, Noah says his Northwestern education prepared him for the challenges.
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Alumni Abigail Graduate Student, University of Nebraska An aspiring physician assistant, Abigail entered grad school with an advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
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Alumni Marshall High School Science Teacher, Sheldon High School Knowledgeable professors and coaches at Northwestern guided Marshall in his transformation from student-athlete to teacher-coach.
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Alumni Gideon Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin–Madison After majoring in ecological science at Northwestern, Gideon is studying agroecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which has one of the top soil science programs in the U.S.
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Alumni Hailey Data Science Intern at Isomark Health Statistics studies at Northwestern prepared Hailey to earn her master’s and intern within the field of animal health care economics.
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Alumni Whitney 4th-Grade Teacher, West Lyon Community School Whitney had over 100 hours of classroom experience before she graduated from NWC—and the example of her professors for how to invest in her students.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Hannah Medical Student, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine Hannah felt both supported and challenged by her Northwestern professors, helping her become a standout medical student in the field of psychiatry.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Steven Pastor, Six Mile Run Reformed Church A Christian and a scholar, Steven found Northwestern to be a safe place to ask hard questions and grow in his faith.
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Alumni Kailee Medical Social Worker, Promise Community Health Center Just two years into her career, Kailee received the Unsung Hero Award from the Iowa Primary Care Association.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Samantha Associate Clinical Account Specialist, Biosense Webster When looking at career options, Samantha discovered her love for math and science aligned with the skills needed for biomedical engineering.
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Alumni Camryn Graphic Designer, Iowa Information Publishers + With Love Design Co. Camryn strives to create work that clients can be proud of, all while glorifying the God who gave her the gift of creativity.
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Alumni Sutton Account Executive in Group Tickets & Hospitality, 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.
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Alumni Becca Head Equipment Manager & Basketball Operations Assistant, Sioux Falls Skyforce Becca is committed to sharing Christ’s love with professional athletes through her role as head equipment manager.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Sarah At-Risk and CAPS Instructor, Central Lyon High School Despite changing her major halfway through college, practicum hours empowered Sarah to lead a classroom of her own.
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Alumni Andrew Head Strength + Conditioning Coach for Women's Basketball 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.
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Alumni Levi Principal, MOC-Floyd Valley 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.
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Alumni Anna Associate Account Manager, Colored Organics Anna puts her marketing and public relations skills to work at an ethically sourced children’s clothing company.
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Alumni Andrew Freelance Music Producer, SoundReserve Andrew founded SoundReserve, 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Stephan Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Northview Middle School 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.
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Alumni Ginny Southeast Region Program Assistant for Iowa 4-H, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Ginny’s Spanish degree has helped her build relationships with Spanish speakers across Iowa and around the globe.
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Alumni Josh Membership Services Executive, Denver Nuggets Josh turned his love for sports into a career.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Breanna Industrial Coatings Product 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Lauren Social Media Strategist, Woodmen Life Lauren says she applies skills from her marketing classes every day in her work as a social media strategist.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Jonathan Human Resources Analyst, AIG Jonathan appreciated having flexibility to explore different levels of business without taking up a specific concentration.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Connor Litigation Associate, Stinson LLP Connor’s Northwestern education led to a verdict of “accepted” at six law schools.
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Alumni Victor Language Arts Teacher, Le Mars High School A high school language arts teacher, Victor teaches a variety of English and writing courses.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni 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.
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Alumni Andras Sales Manager–North America, Corscience GmbH Initially undecided about a major, Andras credits an internship with landing him his dream job in the world of international business.
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