#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.
![Jamie Young](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-W285P470-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Jamie
Secondary Education
Hands-on experience in local classrooms helped affirm Jamie’s choice to become a teacher.
![Elena Lee](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-FPWON766-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Elena
History
Elena chose Northwestern so she could continue to pursue her favorite activities while earning a high-quality education.
![Noah Luna](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-6T13JS43-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Noah
Psychology
Noah appreciates the psychology department’s research opportunities as solid preparation for his career as a family therapist for veterans.
![Izaac Green](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-W5KV3552-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Izaac
Spanish
Izaac’s world has been opened through his Spanish classes, but also by attending Spanish-speaking churches and spending a semester abroad.
![Emily VanderArk](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-YQ40F30F-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Emily
Exercise Science
The kinesiology department’s strong grad placement rates convinced Emily that NWC would prepare her for PT school.
![Leandro Costa](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-23651O53-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Leandro
International
Raised in Brazil, Leandro has discovered a home and family at Northwestern that he greatly values.
![Thea Davis](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-G88I0I32-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Thea
Graphic Design
Since coming to Northwestern, Thea has learned to see art as a form of worship and a means of reflecting God the Creator.
![Lillian Hydeen](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-P03FDKCA-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Lillian
Social Enterprise
Northwestern’s social enterprise major is preparing Lillian for a career in ministry, business ownership or both.
![Emma Wilson](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-VVW3UV2N-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Emma
Math
Emma says the challenge of majoring in math has pushed her to work harder and develop new strategies for learning well—things that will undoubtedly benefit her in the future.
![Abigail Clarke](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-640782VG-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Abigail
Biology
An aspiring physician assistant, Abigail has loved learning how the body works and feels well prepared for graduate school.
![Sonu Gupta](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-X770W18I-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Sonu
Computer Science
Sonu seeks to use his computer science degree to help improve others’ lives.
![Aaron Eckmann](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-R858TU6L-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Aaron
Political Science
Studying political science at a Christian college has helped Aaron challenge and affirm his personal beliefs.
![Chloe Tschetter](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-QX4425B8-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Chloe
Applied Design and Entrepreneurship
Spending a semester studying in Italy helped Chloe expand her worldview and grow in confidence.
![Stephanie Riveros Munoz](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-3WOSUR55-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Stephanie
Social Work and Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation
A future social worker, Stephanie hopes to serve her neighbors as they navigate difficult circumstances.
![Taylor Davies](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-F8J4381H-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Taylor
Art Therapy
An accomplished painter, Taylor desires to use art to help people sort through the challenges in their lives.
![Ty Martens](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-2C3E531O-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Ty
Business Administration
Ty appreciates the business administration major’s versatility—covering content in a variety of areas while helping students develop essential workplace skills.
![Jackson Henry](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-M55X16AO-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Jackson
Nursing
Jackson looks forward to using his future career in nursing as a ministry.
![Manuel Jaramillo](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-02P7OF4H-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Manuel
Criminal Justice
Wrestling brought Manuel to Northwestern, where he is majoring in criminal justice and preparing to become a probation officer.
![Ella Van Zee](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-15J0V7Q2-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Ella
Spanish
Ella’s study of the Spanish language has opened doors to new relationships and opportunities to share the gospel.
![Noah Roisum](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-XROYG4BM-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Noah
Business Administration/International Business and Political Science
Noah has almost as many majors as he has career possibilities. He’s interested in working in international or corporate law, or working for the State Department or a global trade company.
![Jadeyn Sjaarda](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-7B3GO3E3-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Jadeyn
Public Relations
Jadeyn hopes to work in event planning and fundraising, with her sights set on one day starting a nonprofit to assist people who have been rescued from human trafficking.
![Kip Cullinan](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-AKI4JT20-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Kip
Chemistry
Kip appreciates the academic rigor of Northwestern’s science curriculum and feels it will set him apart on his journey to become an orthopedic surgeon.
![Dylan Kirkeby](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-03LP226W-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Dylan
Biophysics
Dylan is majoring in biophysics and minoring in math, with the goal of someday doing space and physics research.
![Taylor VanderVelde](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-L8837IT0-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Taylor
Biology-Health Professions
Taylor appreciates how Northwestern sets high academic standards that will prepare her well for a career in the medical field.
![Kaytlyn Harms](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-ORGLI87S-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Kaytlyn
Biology-Health Professions
A future doctor, Kaytlyn loves to help people. That’s why she mentors Northwestern NEXT students, participated in a Summer of Service in Haiti, and gets great fulfillment from tutoring students in writing, biology and chemistry courses.
![Parker Van Kley](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-5CX472QC-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Parker
Software Engineering
A future software developer, Parker says the challenge and support offered by Northwestern’s computer science faculty provide a great environment for learning.
![Emily Erck](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-6738X2N3-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Emily
Public Relations and Marketing
A campus tour guide who remembered her when she returned to Northwestern for a second visit is one of the reasons Emily decided to transfer to NWC. Even though she transferred in the middle of a school year, she found it easy to make friends and get involved.
![Elyssa Tang](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-6JQ2B3R6-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Elyssa
English Teaching
Though she is 9,000 miles from home, international student Elyssa has found a second family at Northwestern as she prepares to become an English teacher.
![Madelynn Harre](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-JIJ7S643-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Madelynn
English Teaching
Madelynn is an English teaching major with a heart for words and exploring God’s world. She appreciates how her English courses have widened her perspective on diverse cultural backgrounds.
![James Stoscher](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-SYC4B82F-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
James
Worship Arts
James values the time he and fellow worship arts majors spend studying Scripture and its more practical applications. In the future, he plans to lead worship at a local church and direct band or choir at a school.
![Emily Strasser](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-M8OCT5X8-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Emily
Physical Education
A two-sport all-conference athlete, Emily looks forward to becoming a physical education teacher so she can inspire children to become more active.
![Samantha Olson](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-IU1L875O-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Samantha
Biology-Health Professions
When looking at career options, Samantha discovered her love for math and science align with the skills needed for biomedical engineering.
![Kaylynn Ridgely](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-0VFTR3X7-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Kaylynn
Agricultural Business
With the extensive hands-on experiences she has received as an agricultural business major, Kaylynn is preparing to continue her family’s legacy of helping to feed the world.
![Caitlin Hornback](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-QLWWF617-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Caitlin
Sociology
A double major in sociology and psychology, Caitlin appreciates how her classes view social problems through a Christian lens.
![Ryan Sjaarda](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-50LBA2D8-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Ryan
Actuarial Science
A gifted mathematician, Ryan values the wisdom and experience of his professors, and plans to apply his actuarial knowledge in the life insurance sector.
![Celina Corrales](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-7D1OXW78-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Celina
Christian Education/Youth Ministry and Worship Arts
Even as she is learning about youth ministry and worship arts, Celina is getting practical experiences—serving as a mentor for high school students and as a member of the college's chapel worship team.
![Whitney Erickson](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-55WTMSE7-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Whitney
Elementary education
An elementary education major, Whitney realizes that teaching involves more than knowing the curriculum. Just as important is letting students know they are loved, capable and worthy.
![Jenee Eden](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-0H4V4WO0-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Jenee
Accounting
Jenee felt well prepared for her summer accounting internship with John Deere because of Northwestern’s standout education.
![Dominick Pickard](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-K43C72U7-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Dominick
Biochemistry
Dominick’s experiences as a member of a student and faculty research team will help prepare him for the next steps in a healthcare career.
![Linsy Gonzalez](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-I0OA7NU2-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Linsy
Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation
Northwestern helped Linsy see being bilingual as a gift and showed her the career possibilities available as a medical and court interpreter.
![Emily Rozendaal](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-7W0QO45B-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Emily
Biblical and Theological Studies
As she prepares for a career in ministry, Emily has found growth, affirmation and encouragement while grappling with some of the most deeply complex questions of the faith.
![Marshall Kleinhesselink](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-2648305C-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Marshall
Biology/Secondary Education
Observing his Northwestern professors and coaches in action is one way that Marshall is preparing to be a standout high school science teacher and coach.
![Garrett Raymon](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-V53U1YYX-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Garrett
Biology-Ecological Science
Garrett loves to hunt, fish and hike and eventually hopes to become a state or federal wildlife biologist.
![Daniel Mills](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-AD0O6XXD-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Daniel
NEXT Program
As a student in Northwestern’s NEXT program, Daniel is learning valuable life skills to help him live and work independently.
![Annika Stecker](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-S4CCPC60-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Annika
Biology/Genetics
Northwestern’s participation in the international SEA-PHAGES program gave Annika the opportunity to discover and name a bacteriophage.
![Teagen Vander Waal](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-1LF3V4I1-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Teagen
Business Administration/Management
Teagen is passionate about business, and he loves learning about the topic from professors who also convey that passion.
![Madilynn Loats](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-CDYO14DP-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Madilynn
Theatre
Maddie attended Northwestern’s Theatre Camp as a high school student. Now she’s majoring in theatre and learning how her art glorifies God.
![Austin Dixon](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-1EHR6H4Y-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Austin
Music
As a future band director, Austin hopes to share his love for music with students and show them that music can be so much more than notes on a page.
![Brian VandenBerg](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-FRUH7N88-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Brian
Business-Finance
Brian took classes in his business-finance major his first semester on campus, confirming his aptitude for that field.
![Hailey Louw](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-COT8E5W4-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Hailey
Statistics
A statistics major, Hailey values the real-world experience and spiritual emphasis her professors bring to the classroom.
![Emily Bosch](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-V6V20BS6-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Emily
Business Education, Secondary Education and Accounting
Emily initially plans to work as a financial analyst but may someday teach high school business.
![Karlveon Ford](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-1BWEV1P3-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Karlveon
Business Administration
With the hands-on experience Karlveon has received as a business administration major and entrepreneurship minor, he feels well prepared to become a real estate agent in the Phoenix area following graduation.
![Caroline Van Berkum](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-7I3VFK3K-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Caroline
Physics Education
Caroline chose Northwestern because of its close-knit community, and as she prepares to be a math and physics teacher, she seeks to work at a smaller school where she can have similar close connections with students.
![Misael Bruzzone](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-21UT186N-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Misael
Economics
Misael chose economics for his major because it involves aspects of both business and the humanities.
![Brandon Kjonegaard](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-L400150C-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Brandon
Business Administration/Marketing
Northwestern’s faith-based curriculum has shown Brandon how marketing can be a tool for promoting values and social justice.
![Jordan DeSmet](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-K313NOIW-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Jordan
Public Relations
Jordan appreciates the public relations and journalism experience he’s gained by working for the athletic communications office, writing for the student newspaper, and interning at a local TV station.
![Isaiah Gritters](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-0HMP420P-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Isaiah
Biology-Health Professions, Chemistry, Business Administration/Finance and Economics
A future doctor, Isaiah says his Honors Program experience studying and then touring historic sites in Greece has been the highlight of his time at Northwestern.
![Mari Langton](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-Q2PQ5311-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Mari
Social Work
Adopted from Ethiopia, Mari hopes to use her personal experience to help other families through the adoption process.
![Gabe Heitz](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-J3003R27-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Gabe
Accouting
Gabe found accounting to be the perfect match for his interests and abilities, and he is gaining leadership experience through his involvements at NWC.
![Grace Dahl](http://assets.nwciowa.edu/nwciowa.edu/profiles/SK-ML5SBUKF-directory.jpg?_t=638566770867975632)
Grace
Social Work
Despite growing up just a mile from campus, Grace has found NWC to be a place of opportunities and new experiences.