Honors Alumni: Where are they now? 1970 Kent Bowden Doctorate in Education from CMU; resides in Lansing, MI. 1978 Daniel W. Bodene Journalism Senior Manager-Executive Communications for Daimler-Chrysler Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI. 1979 James Bleau Parks and Recreation M.A. and Ed.S. from CMU; Swartz Creek Asst. Superintendent for Personnel and Business Services; Resides in Clarkston, MI. Mike Shubert Political Science Juris Doctorate from Cornell Law School; Law Partner at Warner, Worcross & Judd, LLP; Resides in Muskegon, MI. JoAnn (Germain) Tolliver Communications M.S. in Public Administration from the University of Oregon; Currently an Advertising, Marketing Representative in Livonia, MI. 1980 Christina Allen Interpersonal & Public Communication/Broadcast & Cinematic Arts M.S. from CMU in Speech Communication & Dramatic Arts; Robert White Parks and Recreation M.A. in Parks Administration from Michigan State University; Park Manager VI for Colorado State Parks in Salida, CO. 1981 Jeri (Phillips) Anker Special Education Currently a Teachers Aide at Immanuel Lutheran School in Bay City, MI. Yvonne Barber Business Business Manager for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Resides in Grass Lake, MI. Jeanne Carsten Psychology M.A. and Ph.D. in Industrial Psychology from the University of South Florida; Vice-President of Development, Director of Assessment & Evaluation for J.P. Morgan Chase in New York, NY. Resides in Dayton, N.J.

Amy Marie Stone Political Science Master’s from CMU in Public Administration; Director of Employment, Diversity, & Classification for Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Led the Bush-Cheney Presidential Transition Team for the Department of Commerce; Resides in Lake Ridge, VA. 1982 Diane Brown Journalism MBA from the University of Michigan; currently responsible for media relations and communications for the University of Michigan Facilities and Operations division in Ann Arbor, MI. Debra (Dirkse) Patten Clothing & Textiles/ Business Administration MBA from the Western Michigan University; Senior Professor/Dept. Chair of Management/Marketing/International Law for Davenport University in Holland, MI. Resides in Muskegon, MI. Marie (Couture) Snyder Secondary Math Education M.Ed. from Plymouth State College (NH); Mathematics Teacher at Profile School, Bethlehem, NH. Resides in Franconia, NH. 1983 Tami Anderson Recreation Management Executive Director/Administrator of Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District; Resides in Calumet, MI. Colleen Charrette Accounting C.V.A. from NH Association of Certified Valuation Analysts; Self-employed CPA. Wanda Derochowski Special Education M.A. from CMU in Learning Disabilities; Ed.S. from CMU in Elementary Administration; Teacher for Okemos Public Schools; Resides in Lansing, MI. Paul Geitner M.S. from Northwestern University in Journalism; Deputy Business Editor of International Herald Tribune in Paris, France, where he currently resides. Eric Schornhorst Accounting M.B.A. from University of Michigan; Chief Financial Officer of DFCU Financial in Dearborn, MI. Currently resides in Walled Lake, MI. 1984 Robert Backus Law Partner at Janes, Backus & Janes in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Patricia (Johnson) Bender Computer Science M.S. in Computer Science from CMU; Information Systems Manager at Uniform Color Company in Holland, MI. Resides in Kentwood, MI. Tamra Bott M.A. from CMU; currently resides in Marquette, MI. Sue Dubats Sociology Social Work and Medical Billing for personally owned business; Resides in Clarkston, MI. Dawn (Balzer) Fennell Economics IBM Client Manager for the Dow Team, Midland, MI. Sherri (Nickel) Milstone Psychology M.A. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Student Personnel Services; Assistant Dean of Students, Worcester State College, Worcester, MA. Nancy (Niemeyer) Weber Education / Recreation Grants Manager for Tri-County Office on Aging in Lansing, MI; Resides in Okemos, MI. 1985 Mary Bustraan Employed by Pepsico Foundation in Holland, MI. Jennifer Lee (De Esta) Special Education Master’s from EMU in Special Education. Ed.S. from EMU in Educational Leadership; Principal of K-3 Elementary at Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools; Resides in Millington, MI. Renee M. Smith Journalism M.A. from MSU in Political Science. Ph.D. from MSU in Political Science; Research Scientist for Harris Interactive in Rochester, NY; Resides in Scottsville, NY. 1986 Sarah (McDaniels) Bainbridge Secondary Education/Journalism M.S. in Curriculum from M.S.U.; Journalism teacher in LaGrange, IN. Kimberly (Bishop) Kitts Education M.A.T. from Oakland University in Reading/Language Arts; Taught in Royal Oak Public Schools from 1986-1993. Now home schools her three children. Lori (Fisher) Koon Accounting M.S. in Engineering from University of Pennsylvania, May 2001; Systems Engineer at Dewpoint, Inc. in Okemos, MI; Resides in East Lansing, MI.

1987 Michael Carlson Mathematics, Computer Science Received a M.S. in Engineering Science and Applied Mathematics from Northwestern University in 1988; Works for Boeing/Rocketdyne as Engineer in Canoga Park, CA; Resides in Woodland Hills, CA. Ken Gleason English Education Currently a Teacher and Basketball Coach in Berkley, MI. 1988 Catherine (Iseler) Anthony History Senior Manager Accommodations for The Homestead in Glen Arbor. Lives in Empire, MI. Erika Frost Business Working for Raymond James in Saugatuck, MI as a stock broker. Cynthia Scherer History/Political Science/Public Administration M.A. in British History from U of North Carolina—Chapel Hill; M.A. in Australian History from University of Sydney—Australia; Vice-President of Youth Outreach for the Points of Light Foundation in Washington, D.C; Resides in Roswell, GA. Michael E. Wooley, Esq. Psychology Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan; Partner with law firm of Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner, PLC in Bay City, MI. Karen (Guetschow) Zehnal Management of Information Systems Executive for Crowe Chizek in Oak Brook, IL; Resides in Aurora, IL. 1989 Lori Beck Psychology Poole Pediatrics in Raleigh, N.C. Karen (Kaufman) Nourie, Commercial Recreation, M.B.A in Marketing. from Xavier University; Revenue Manager for BF Saul Hotels in Cincinnati, OH; Resides in Milford, OH. Jane (Rausch) Serafin Accounting/French M.B.A. in International Business from University of South Carolina; Financial Consultant for PPG Industries, Inc.; Resides in Mars, PA. 1990 Peter Bergin Computer Science Senior Software Engineer for Scene7, Inc. in San Rafael, CA; Works out of his home in Canton, MI.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Mary Cusack English/Psychology M.A .in Humanities from CMU; Program Acts Coordinator at Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI. David M. Gudanowski Psychology M.A. & Ph.D. in I/O Psychology from CMU; Currently employed as a consultant for Personnel Decisions International in Minneapolis, MN; Resides in Minnetonka, MN. Steven Piziks English Published science-fiction writer. Jerome M. Zilincik Finance MBA from CMU (’93); Senior Financial Analyst, Johnson Controls, Inc., Plymouth, MI. 1991 Michelle Bellinger Rainer Case Management in Chelan, WI. Michelle (Nelson) Dembicky Spanish Education Master’s in Education from Chapman University; Elementary teacher for Frankenmuth School District; Resides in Frankenmuth, MI. Sherrie (Burel) Lingaur Accounting Currently employed as a bookkeeper for Central Michigan Christian Church; Resides and works in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Jonathan Schulz Management Information Systems M.B.A in Marketing from Indiana University; Currently employed as E-Services Integration Manager for Ford Motor Company; Lives and works in Dearborn, MI. Angie (Olsen) Sekich Management of Information Systems Worked for Standard Federal Bank as a Systems Analyst; currently a stay-at-home mother of two; Teaches private flute lessons and studies with Ervin Monroe of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. 1992 Jill (Baaki) Beaudry Elementary Education School Readiness Coordinator for Lakeland Elementary in Elk Rapids, MI. Nancy Biery Works at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD; currently resides in Bothell, Washington. Chad Bush Art Graphic Artist at Raven’s Eye Design in Tucson, AZ.

Linda Kammann German/English/Education M.A. from SVSU in Administration. Rhonda (Fitzgerald) Lapierre Therapeutic Recreation Resides in Littleton, CO. Heather Nayback English M.A. in English from NMU; Teaches at Munising High School in Munising, MI; resides in Shingleton, MI. Laura (Farrell) Page Marketing Juris Doctorate from Campbell University School of Law in 1995; Resides in Raleigh, NC. Jimi (McNaughton) Reinke Mechanical Engineering MBA from Northwood University; Currently employed as a Project Engineer for Delphi in Saginaw, MI; Lives in Essexville, MI. Steven T. Rier Biology Received his M.S. in Biology from CMU and a Ph.D. from University of Louisville; Post-Doc at Loyola University in Chicago; Currently a faculty member at the University of Michigan Biological Station; Resides in Pellston, MI. 1993 Nicole Blower Teaches at Thurston Middle School in St. Charles, MI; resides in Saginaw, MI. Wendy (Standerford) Campbell PSC/Public Administration Currently a Budget Analyst for the State of Michigan Budget Office in Lansing, MI. Melissa (Mousseau) Jagst Accounting Audit Senior Manager for Deloitte & Touche in Detroit. Resides in Canton, MI. Tamara (Breadon) Miller Sports Medicine Currently a Pampered Chef business owner; Lives in Tulsa, OK. Heather (Corey) Nayback English M.A. in English from Northern Michigan University; Munising High School English teacher; Resides in Shingleton, MI. Mark Reierstad German/International Relations M.A. in Germanic Studies (1995); Teaching Certificate from Eastern Michigan University in 1997; German Teacher at Lake Orion High School in Lake Orion, MI; started and maintains the German program. Melissa (Boxer) Rich Spanish Education Master’s in reading from GVSU; High school Spanish teacher, Kent City High School; live in Sparta, MI.

Amy (Baum) Welscott Spanish Former Old Kent Bank Manager; current stay-at-home mother of triplets. 1994 Jill (Behnke) Armentrout Journalism Currently a Business Reporter for the Oakland Press in Pontiac, MI; Resides in Lapeer, MI. Geoffrey Barto Currently a Grad Assistant at Michigan State University; resides in Reed City, MI. Linda (Jentzen) Bessert Family Practioner at Metro Health Cedar Spring Plaza in Wayland, MI; Resides in Byron Center, MI. Jennifer Bissell, M.D. Biology M.D. from Wayne State University; Completed orthopedic surgical residency summer 2003 at the University of California—Irvine Medical Center; Started a private orthopedic surgery practice in Durango, CO. Megan (Barker) Blackwell History Education Master’s of Education from University of Michigan; Currently a high school teacher in Berkley, MI. Resides in Royal Oak, MI. Gary Branch Biology D.O. from MSU in Medicine; Currently a Resident Physician at Ingham Regional Medical Center in East Lansing, MI. Michael E. Collins Finance MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from University of Chicago; Investment Bank Associate for Jordan, Knauff, and Company; Lives and works in Chicago, IL. Marissa L. Cruz Health Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation Master of Science in Physical Therapy from CMU; Currently employed as Outpatient Rehab Coordinator for Burcham Hills Retirement Community; Resides in East Lansing, MI. Amy (LaClair) Deffenbaugh Biology Currently a Sales Representative for Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, San Diego, and Saginaw; Resides in Flower Mound, GA. Sharon Depcinski Psychology MSW from MSU in Social Work; Currently living in Grand Rapids, MI.

Jennifer (Bissell) Forrest M.D. from Wayne State University; Currently a Resident for Orthopedic Surgery at University of California Irvine; Resides in Durango, CO. Kathy (Grence) Gaines Biology M.S. in Physical Therapy from CMU; Currently a Physical Therapist at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington, MI; Resides in Plymouth, MI. Amy Ginn Math/Biology MSW from Wayne State University; J.D. from Georgetown University; Attorney for National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. Deborah (Pudell) Hasselschwert Chemistry Education Master’s in Physical Science Education from Michigan State University; High School Chemistry and Physics teacher at Laker High School in Pigeon, MI. Kristen (Dippel) Holt Accounting MBA from University of Michigan; Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for NSF International and President of Quality Assurance International. Resides in Ann Arbor, MI. Brenda (Troyer) Kauffman Math/Special Education MA in Education, Classroom Teaching, CMU (2001); Currently a Special Education teacher in Fairview, MI. Joda (Schmuhal) Kintner Special Education Master’s in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove, MI; High school Special Education teacher in Swartz Creek, MI; Lives in Clio, MI. Wendy (Osborn) Krebs Clothing Design Currently a Design Assistant for Accessory Designer Orna Willis; Resides in Commerce Twp., MI. Abigail G. Letcher Psychology/English M.A. in English from Western Michigan University; Coordinator of Theses and Dissertations for Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Timothy James Magnusson Business / German M.A. from Thunderbird-Gavin School of International Management; Currently a Bond Trader for Cargill, Inc. in Minnetonka, MN; Resides in St. Louis Park, MN. Mike McHugh Actuarial Science / Statistics Currently an Actuarial Manager for Jackson National Life; Lives and work in Lansing, MI.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Susan Rice Child Development M.A. from MSU in Curriculum and Teaching; Currently a Kindergarten Teacher for Reed City Schools; Resides in Reed City, MI. Lynn (Piell) Rogala Math and French M.S. in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University; PhD in Computer Science from University of Maryland, College; Currently works as a Principal Consultant for Raba Technologies in Columbia, MD. Alfonso Salais Jr. Education Teacher for the Lansing School District; Resides in Lansing, MI. Lori (Bucholz) Yegge English Education M.A. in Humanities from CMU; English Teacher and Co-Department Chair for Clarkston High School in Clarkston, MI. 1995 Kathleen Baker Earth Science M.A. from Western Michigan University and Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Geography; Assistant Professor of Earth and Resource Science at the University of Michigan, Flint. Christopher Bingham Finance Loan Analyst for Comerica Inc. in Lansing, MI. Lives in Grand Rapids, MI. Vanessa (Chapko) Cultra Biology Quality Assurance Manager for Sterigenics in Schaumburg, Illinois. Resides in Cherry Valley, IL. Geoff Deines Business Administration/Human Resources Senior Manager for Accenture in Detroit, MI; Resides in Grand Rapids, MI. Nicole (Kane) Gaberziel Psychology/Spanish Education M.A. in Counseling from CMU; Elementary Spanish Teacher in Lake Orion, MI. Angela L. (Paquette) Garner Finance MBA from CMU in May 2001; Management Assistant at the Saginaw County Controller’s Office. Carla James Finance MBA from Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Community Resource Manager at Financial Foundations in Indianapolis, IN.

Leah (Willette) King Communication Disorders Speech-Language Pathology M.A. from CMU (’97); Speech-Language Pathologist for Waterford School District in Waterford, MI; Resides in Center Line, MI. Eve (Dodt) Kintisch Political Science Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law with Distinction (1998); Attorney for Georgia Legal Services Program, Macon Regional Office in Macon, GA. Ricardo Resio Human Resources Certificate in Legal Studies from SVSU; Director of Human Resources for the Rehmann Group in Saginaw, MI. Christopher F. Weed Business M.A. from Thunderbird-Gavin School of International Management; Currently Owner/Director of Cygnus Technologies in Scottsdale, AZ; Resides in Phoenix, AZ. 1996 Anne Badgley Senior Molecular Biologist for Dow Chemical in Poway, California. Jennifer Barst Journalism M.A. and PhD from Purdue University in English Literature. Currently a Teacher and Research Assistant at Purdue in West Layfayette, IN. Jane (Brege) Bielas Mathematics Education M.S. in Ed. from Spring Arbor College; Currently a Teacher for Posen Schools; Resides in Rogers City, MI. Kendra (Whitworth) Bonjernoor Special Education M.A. in Educational Leadership and Administration from Eastern Michigan University; Resides in Hillsdale and works as a Research Room Teacher for Concord Middle Schools. Louella J. Byelich Psychology Currently a Technical Assistant for MSU Biosecurity Project in Alpena, MI; Lives in Harrisville, MI. Lisa (Bell) Carmona English Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Executive Editor for McGraw-Hill Children’s Publishing in Grand Rapids, MI. Matthew Diemer Graduate degrees from both Boston College and the University of Utah.

Ramez Elgammal Chemistry/Biology/Math M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry from Wayne State and M.S. in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology. Current student at Cal-Tech in Arcadia, CA. Dawn (Kuroda) Finn Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science Attending Walsh College and Oakland University for Finance and Statistics; Employed in Quality Systems for New Venture Gear; Resides in Macomb, MI. Angela K. Freymuth Psychology/Family Studies Ph.D. ('02) in Clinical Psychology from CMU; Master’s in Psychology (’98) from CMU; Currently a Neuropsychology Resident at Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, OH. Resides in Pinckney, MI. Signe Glass Math M.S. in Biostatistics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Works as a Professional Healthcare Representative for Pfizer Inc., New York, NY, and resides in Chapel Hill. Scott Hagel Journalism/Sports Studies M.B.A. from Kellogg Graduate School of Management and works as Senior Director of Corporate Communications for the Chicago Bears; Resides in Gurnee, IL. Greg Hahn Computer Science Executive for Crowe Chizek and Company, LLP in Grand Rapids, MI. Signe Hiser Mathematics M.S. from University of North Carolina in Biostatistics; Currently a Mathematical Statistician for U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in Washington D.C. Kimberly E. Hunter Psychology M.S. in Psychology from CMU in 1998; M.S. from CMU in 2001; Currently a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at CMU. Sara (Fouts) Keller Sports Medicine Physical rehabilitation for Work-Fit in Flint, MI; Resides in Frankenmuth, MI. Thomas Keller Mathematics Education M.A. in Education from Eastern Michigan University. Currently employed as a teacher and coach for Frankenmuth Area Schools.

Andrew Makar Computer Science M.B.A from University of Michigan-Dearborn and Doctorate of Management Information from Lawrence Technological University; Programt Manager at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn MI; Resides in Sterling Heights, MI. Lara Marshall Outdoor Recreation Employed as a Curator of Birds at Cougar Mountain Zoological Park in Issaquah, WA; Currently lives in Renton, WA. Todd Merz Actuarial Science/Mathematics/Statistics Rating Specialist III for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in Southfield, MI. Jim O'Laughlin Computer Science Senior Manager for Crowe Chizek and Company LLP in Grand Rapids, MI, and lives in Hudsonville. Tara (Kelly) O’Laughlin Mathematics Education Stay-at-home mother; resides in Hudsonville, MI. Jill (VanderMeulen) Osborne Elementary Education Master’s from GVSU in Education Technology; 5th grade teacher for the West Ottawa Public Schools. Chris Place Mathematics/Actuarial Science Consulting Actuary for Watson Wyatt Worldwide in Southfield, MI; resides in Washington, MI. Esteban (Steve) Tapia Accounting Supervisor of Payroll and Employee Benefits for Lansing School District. Resides in Grand Ledge, MI. Mary-Jo (Elek) Vagts Psychology Master’s in Counseling from MSU; Working toward LPC; Counselor at Marian High School in Bloomfield, MI. Resides in Sterling Heights, MI. Jennifer (Bejcek) Waite Music/Sociology Social Worker for Cass Community in Detroit, MI; Resides in Morley, MI. Colleen Willmott Hospitality/Logistics Stay-at-home mom; resides in Willmar, Minnesota. Kimberly Wollschlager Psychology M.S. in Psychology and PhD in Clinical Psychology from CMU. Shephard, MI.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? 1997 Christina (Padilla) Aleman English/Spanish Scholarship Coordinator for Rotary International Foundation; Resides in Evanston, IL. Andrew J. Breimayer Marketing/Advertising Master of International Business (MIB) from Florida International University, Miami, 1999. Analyst for Accenture Consulting in Washington, D.C., where he resides. Shawn Dundon Sports Medicine Head Athletic Trainer for the Ft. Wayne Komets, a professional hockey club of the UHL; lives in Ft. Wayne, IN. Insoon Seong Felch Art M.F.A. in Painting from WMU in 2000; Currently resides in Kawkawlin, MI. Kelly (Rochon) Floriano Biology M.S. from CMU Physician Assistant Program; Physician Assistant at Alma Family Medical Practice in Alma, MI; resides in St. Louis, MI. Beth (Fisher) Garrow Psychology M.Ed. in Counseling from Northern Arizona University; Works for Maricopa County Superior Court as an adult probation officer. Sara J. Giachino Psychology M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University; resides in Plymouth, MN. Curt Hansen Secondary Education M.S. in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University; High School Teacher and Coach in Montague, MI. Jake Heiney Biology Master’s of Science from Wayne State University; Medical Doctorate from Wayne State University; Orthopedic Surgery, Akron General Medical Center in Akron, Ohio. Sharon (Szalai) Henn Biology Currently a Veterinary Medicine student at MSU; resides in Ada, MI. William Henn English Juris Doctorate from U of M; Currently employed as a Legal Clerk for U. S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit Judge in Lansing, MI; Resides in Ada, MI.

Leon Letter Economics/Political Science M.A. in International Economics and Juris Doctorate from Wayne State; Employed as a Judicial Law Clerk for Isabella County; resides in Flushing, Mi. Amanda (Partanen) Rasner BS from CMU in Health Fitness; Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist for Green Bay Heart Care in Marinette, WI; Resides in Wallace, MI. Melanie Reyes-Mudd Elementary Education MA from Oakland University in Early Childhood Development; Kindergarten teacher for the Warren Consolidated School District. Daniel Rothe Mathematics Education MA in Mathematics CMU (2000); Mathematics Instructor at Alpena Community College; Resides in Rogers City, MI. Christa Sturtevant-Roesly Sociology/Family Studies Attended the Lake Superior State University DNR Law Enforcement Academy. Works for the Michigan DNR as a department analyst for state parks and harbors around the state. Rebekah L. Tiefenbach Philosophy Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University, May 2001; Research clerk at Macomb County Circuit Court. 1998 Timothy Bandeen Biology D.D.S. from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry; Master’s in Orthodontics from the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry; working as a resident in orthodontics in Memphis, TN. Julie Barst Accounting Working on a Master’s in English literature at Purdue University; Teaching assistant for freshman composition at Purdue. Amy S. Boerma Biology Education M.S. in Education from CMU; Currently a science teacher at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Academy; Resides and works in Mt. Pleasant, MI. James Collison Recreation, Parks & Leisure Master’s of Administration in RPL from CMU; Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Resources at Michigan State University. Craig Demyanovich Computer Science Employed as a Systems Developer for Apogent Technologies, Inc; resides in Plainwell, MI.

Philip Diol Computer Science MFA in Design from The Ohio State University; Communications Analyst for Bank One Corporation in Columbus, OH. Kendra Dittenber Marketing Currently working on MMR from the University of Georgia; Resides in Athens, GA. John Mark Ellsworth Social Studies Education High School teacher and coach for Grand Ledge Public Schools; Resides in Grand Ledge, MI. Erika Frost Business Information Systems Employed as a Stock Broker for Raymond James in Saugatuck, MI. Jennifer (Flood) Griffin Mathematics Education Working on a Master’s in Education from MSU. Currently teaching online high school courses and at St. Clair Community College; resides in Ft. Gratiot, MI. Renee (Nordin) Gutierrez Spanish/Psychology M.A. in Education from U-M and University of Southern Mississippi. Currently teaches Spanish for Waverly Schools in Lansing, MI. Lisa Gutkowski Political Science Juris Doctorate from Notre Dame, May 2001; Associate Attorney for Jones, Day, Reavis, & Pague in Cleveland, OH. Andrew M. Helmboldt Social Studies Education Currently a Teacher and Coach for Harper Creek Community Schools; Lives in Battle Creek, MI. Sarah (Besson) Hill Special Education M.A. in Learning Disabilities from Northern Michigan University. Special Education Teacher at Escanaba Junior High School. Greg Kish Psychology M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University in 2000; Currently pursuing Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law; resides in Grand Ledge, MI. Kristen (Hemker) Kish Family Studies/Psychology M.Ed. in Counseling and Career Development from Colorado State University; Ph.D. from Michigan State in Counseling Psychology. Currently a Psychology Doctoral Intern at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids, MI; resides in Grand Ledge, MI.

Jamie (Feehery-Simmons) Meredith Journalism Master’s in Public Relations Management from the University of Maryland; Public Relations Manager at APCO Worldwide, a strategic communications and public affairs agency in Washington, D.C. Jimmie (Allan) O’Conner Psychology M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Employed by Customer Service Department of the IRS. Caralyn (Dykhuis) Randles Accounting/Information Systems Senior Auditor at Deloitte & Touche LLP, in Grand Rapids, MI Bobbie Jo Selich Education Currently working at Midland Public Schools, Midland, MI. Meredith Stump Child Development Working on M.A. in Common Learning (Curriculum) at Eastern Michigan University; Teacher for Columbia Schools in Brooklyn, MI. Dona Le Veddler Psychology/Sociology Currently employed as a Social Worker for Lutheran Child and Family Service in Cadillac, MI; Resides in Marion, MI. Kristin (Cook) Walraven Elementary Education/ Special Education Master’s in the Art of Teaching through Marygrove College; Currently a special education teacher of students with emotional impairments in Westland, MI. Billie Wright-Ericson Psychology/Sociology M.A. from Wayne State University; School Psychologist for the Detroit Board of Education; resides in Canton, MI. 1999 Megan Aardema Dietetics Registered Dietician/Food Service Director for Pembroke, MA Public Schools; Resides in South Weymouth, MA. Ryan Allen Political Science/German Currently a Freelance Journalist/Translator for Deutsche Welle (DW) Television in Berlin, Germany. Marie Baldwin Management of Information Systems/Accounting Working on Master’s of Science in Human Resources and Organizational Development from Eastern Michigan University; Works in Ann Arbor, MI, for University of Michigan as a business analyst.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Brian A. Battani Biology M.S.E. (Environmental Engineering) from the University of Michigan, '02. Associate Engineer for the Environ Corporation in Arlington, VA. Kristin (Rank) Boff Dietetics Nutritionist for Kalamazoo County Headstart Program; Resides in Kalamazoo, MI. Shannon (Brandt) Brecheisen Psychology M.S. in Psychology from CMU. Katrina Hecht Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Employed as an Attorney from Hensley Legal Group in Indianapolis, IN; resides in Fishers, IN. Shannon (Colligan) Hilliker Communication Disorders M.A. from Western Michigan University; Speech-Language Pathologist for Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools. Jean Deibel Biology M.S. Physical Therapy, CMU, 2002; Currently working as a Physical Therapist for Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Jessica Hoard Health Fitness/Psychology Currently working on Master’s in Physical Therapy from CMU; Resides in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Kristen L. Hunter English Juris Doctorate from Boston University School of Law; Judicial Law Clerk for U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, in Detroit, MI. Mandy (Brown) Kern B.S. in Secondary Education Currently teaching science at Horizon High School in a suburb of Denver, CO. Patricia Kjolhede Special Education Resource Room Teacher for Beal City Public Schools; Resides in Weidman, MI. Lisa Nicastri Sports Medicine Medical Assistant and Certified Athletic Trainer for Florida Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine Center in New Port Richey, FL. Resides in Dunedin, FL. Jean Nielsen Biology M.S. in Physical Therapy from CMU; Staff Physician Therapist for Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.

Lori Olejnik Psychology/Mathematics/ Nutrition Currently working on Master’s in community/agency counseling at Oakland University; Graduate Research Assistant for the Dean of Education and Human Services for OU in Rochester, MI. Stacy Schultz Psychology M.S. in Physical Therapy from CMU; Pediatric Physical Therapist for Midland County Education Service Agency. Jennifer Strole Psychology M.S. in Counseling and Student Development in Higher Education from Northern Illinois University; Employed as a Counselor for George College and State University Waylon J. Thacker Management Information Systems Employed as an Information Analyst for Electronic Data Systems in Detroit, MI; Resides in Warren, MI. Janice (Buyze) Tucker Employed by Urban Science Applications in Long Beach, CA; currently resides in Aliso Viejo, CA. Rebecca A. Uhlmann Psychology Currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology from Michigan State University; Resides in Lansing, MI. Ben Vesper Chemistry M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northwestern University; currently working on a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Resides in Skokie, IL. 2000 Lindsay Allen Journalism M.A. in Interpersonal and Public Communications from CMU. Employed as the Assistant director of Media Relations for CMU and resides in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Jeffrey Bonacci Biology/Chemistry M.D. in General Surgery from MSU College of Human Medicine; General Surgery Resident at Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Consortium. Resides in Kentwood, MI. Jody Bonamy Logistics/Marketing Employed at Daimler-Chrysler in Procurement and Supply. Resides in Harrison Township, MI. Louanna (Thaller) Burch School Health Education Teaches Family and Consumer Science to 6th-12th graders at Shepherd Schools.

Collette (Perreault) Buccilli Mechanical Engineering Technology M.B.A. in international business at Wayne State University; Infrastructure Analyst and Export Coordinator at Electronic Data Systems in Troy, MI. Tiffany R. Chinn Special Education Teacher of the Emotionally Impaired for Adrian Schools Jessica (Skwiers) Cochran Education Working for the Department of Defense Dependent’s Schools in Sasebo, Japan. Jesse Frankovich Geography M.S. in Geographic Information Systems from MSU. Employed by Pearson Education and resides in Lansing, MI. Abby (Cuthbert) Johnson Marketing/Logistics Working on MBA at Cardean University; Production Control Material Scheduler at General Motors— orders all steel for Grand Blanc Metal Fabricating. Jackie Knoll Psychology M.A. in English from University of Tennessee. English instructor at Mott Community College in Flint, MI. Teresa (Larner) Laskowski French/Spanish Education M.A. in Education from Saginaw Valley State University. Currently a Foreign Language Teacher at Owosso High School; Resides in Chesaning, MI. Barbara (Prater) Mayes English/Geography/Earth Science M.S. in Meteorology from Penn State and currently employed as a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Davenport, IA. Resides in Eldridge, IA. Lon Mitchell Math/Music Working on Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Kansas. Amanda (Partanen) Rasner Health Fitness Cardiac Rehab Specialist for Green Bay Heart Care in Marinette, WI; Resides in Wallace, MI. Jennifer Strange Sociology/Criminal Justice Police Officer in Traverse City. MI. Renee Suhr Biology/Chemistry Senior Neurology Specialty Representative for Merck & Co. in Traverse City, MI. Resides in Indian River, MI. Jerica Turek Psychology/English M.A. in Student Affairs at Michigan State.

2001 Karli (Pohlman) Baldus Mathematics M.A. in Drama/Theatre for the Young from Eastern Michigan University. Theatre director and math teacher, at Muskegon High School; Resides in Spring Lake, MI. Ashley Barringer Currently working on a J.D. from Roger Williams Ralph Papitto Law School in Rhode Island. Christopher Borawski M.S. in Library Science from the University of Michigan. Currently resides in Silver Spring, MD. Jennifer Busch Logistics Management/ Marketing Production Control Specialist/Parts Follow-up for Visteon Corporation in Saline, MI. Carey Check M.D. from Midwestern University of Chicago. Elizabeth Clubbs M.S. in Food Science from Ohio State University. Sarah DeArmond PhD in Psychology from Colorado State. Sarah France Spanish/French/Music M.A. in Hispanic Languages from Ohio State University; Spanish Adjunct at Columbus State Community College in Columbus, OH. Tracey M. Gies Logistics Management/Marketing Commodity Buyer for the Visteon Corporation in Dearborn MI. Resides in Farmington Hills, MI. Abby (Cuthbert) Johnson Logistics/Marketing B.I.S. from Cardean University. Employed as Production Control Material Scheduler for General Motors in Grand Blanc, MI. Resides in Fenton, MI. Bryan Jones Psychology M.S. in Experimental Psychology from CMU. Jason Jones Volunteer for Peace Corps. Resides in West Bloomfield, MI. Brandy Kettlewell MIS/Accounting Information Systems Consulting for DTE Energy (Detroit Edison) in Detroit, MI. Resides in Royal Oak, MI. Kelly Kime M.S. in Physical Therapy from CMU. Matthew Kutch PhD from Economics from North Carolina State University.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Brian Maloney Logistics/Marketing Currently a Field Services Supervisor for DHL Express in Southfield, Michigan; Resides in Lincoln Park, MI. Christianne Marshall M.S. in Physician Assistant program at Wayne State University. Melinda Meyers Family Studies Currently working on a Master’s of Public Affairs with a concentration in nonprofit management and finance from Indiana University. Regina Mitchell Information Technology M.A. in Educational Leadership from CMU and EdD in Educational Leadership (Higher Education) from CMU. Currently employed as the Director of Distance Education at Mid Michigan Community College in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Debra Myslinkski Works for Maxim Group in Southfield, MI. Lisa Nuszkowski Political Science Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan. Works at the Strategic Management Center for the City of Detroit’s Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Heather Ogonowski Teaches English in Japan. Regina (Canevit) Phillips Teaches English in Thailand. Shannon Lee Rease Secondary Education/Special Ed. M.A. in Recreation, Parks, & Leisure Services Administration from CMU. Environmental Promoter and Community Development Leader for the Peace Corps in Jamaica. Michael Robson Employed by Consumers Energy in Jackson, MI. Resides in Mt. Morris, MI. Darlene Rosteck Works for Americorps and resides in Portland, OR. Charity Schafer Psychology/Sociology Working on a Master’s program in Clinical Psychology at Ball State University. Athena Smith Employed by Residence Life at Wake Forest University. Katrina Smolinski Currently working on a M.S. at CMU in the Physician Assistant program. LaTeisha Williams Currently working on a M.D. from Howard University College of Medicine.

Angela (Russman) Witt Currently attending MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Jake Zinke Currently working on a M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from Western Michigan University. 2002 Lindsay Allen Psychology Master’s Degree from CMU in School Psychology and currently working on a doctoral fellowship from CMU.

Pam Ansell Communication Disorders M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from Western Michigan University and currently employed as a Speech-Language Pathologist for Warren Woods Public Schools in Warren, MI. Louis Blouin Philosophy Works for A-CORN, a volunteer training and social activist group in Denver, CO. Melissa Brousseau Communications Working on Master’s in Speech Communication at CMU. Catherine (Deskin) Constatine Communications Disorders Currently pursuing a PhD in Audiology from the University of North Carolina. Vandana Dayal Health Fitness Attending the Physician Assistant Program at CMU. Erin Dell Communications Disorders Working on her Master’s in Communication Disorders at Bowling Green State University. Amanda Dieter Accounting Works as a staff auditor at Deloitte & Touche. Julie Epps Business Administration Works in the Student Service Court at CMU. Michelle Gebhard Family Studies Working as a manager for Starbuck’s Coffee Company. Donna Giuliani Sociology/Journalism Working on a Master’s in Sociology at Central Michigan University. Kerri Green Marketing/Logistics Working at the Transfreight Toyota Plant in Princeton, Indiana as a Logistics Coordinator.

Brent Harger Sociology/English Working on Ph.D. in Sociology at Indiana University. Kristen Hoeker Anthropology Works as an Assistant Education Director for the Muskegon County Museum. Nicole Kent Biology/Natural Resources Works as a Zookeeper at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, MI. Erica Knoll Corporate Finance Working at Comerica Bank in the Credit Analyst Program. Kelly Kuivinen Biology Attending Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for Biomedical Science. Sarah Lentz Economics Working on a Master’s Degree at the Florida University Graduate School of Economics. Megan MacPherson Communication Disorders Working on a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language-Pathology at CMU. Lindsay Malloy Psychology M.A. in Social Ecology from the University of California—Irvine, and is currently working on a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at UCal. Jennifer Murphy Child Development Attending the Physician Assistant Program at CMU. Emily Mutty Communications/Broadcasting Youth Minister in Lansing, MI. Melissa (Brousseau) O’Dell Interpersonal & Public Communications Currently pursuing a Master’s in Speech Communication at CMU while volunteering as CMU Track & Field Coach. Jeff Pearson Statistics/Math/Computers Works for the Census Bureau in Washington D.C. Steve Pohl Industrial Technology Management Works as an Associate Designer at the Stage Right Corporation in Clare, MI. Holly Pontius Industrial Engineering Technology Works for Centex Homes in Muskegon, MI.

Elizabeth Ribarsky Communications Working on Master’s in Speech Communication at CMU. Pamela Sanders Health Fitness Attending Physician Assistant Program at Central Michigan University. Anne Spain Biology Working toward a Ph.D. in Biology at University of Oklahoma. Melissa Stallings Biology Attending medical school at Midwestern University in Chicago, IL. Bryan Wieferich Personal Finance Planning Certified Financial Planner with Waddell & Reed Financial Services; Opened a personal office in Mt. Pleasant; Obtained the Certified Financial Planner designation in May 2004; Engaged to Monica Bell. Melissa (Tooke) Wilson Psychology Working toward a Master’s in Social Work at the University of Missouri. Nicole Wlodarkiewicz Communications Working toward a Master’s in Communications at CMU. Carrie (Grice) Yee Accounting Works as a staff auditor at Deloitte & Touché in Detroit, MI. Resides in Farmington Hill, MI. Erika Zdroik Management Information Working as a Corporate Information Systems Auditor for Dow Chemical. 2003 Katie Apsey Art Pursuing a Master’s from Concordia University in Art History; resides in Montreal, Quebec. Jeffrey Arwady Music Attending Central Michigan University pursuing a Master’s in music composition; Assistant Conductor of CMU’s Symphony Band and CMU’s Symphony Orchestra. Leslie Beldo Business Attending Indiana University pursuing a J.D. in Law. Margaret Bigelow Psychology Attending Indiana State University pursuing an Ed.S. degree in school psychology; has an assistantship.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Laura Birch Health Fitness Attending the University of Michigan pursuing a Master’s of Public Health in health management and policy. Rebecca Blalock-Norris Broadcasting & Cinematic Arts Pursuing a Master’s at CMU in Electronic Media Management. Gregory Boehmer Management of Information Systems Employed as a consultant at Deloitte and Touché. Resides in Sterling Heights, MI. Lisa Borchert Environmental Science Pursuing both a Master’s and J.D. in Environmental Science and Law at the Duke University School of Law and Nicholas School of the Environment. Julie Bowling Psychology Works in the Education and Training Department of the Greene County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities in Xenia, Ohio. Alexis Bowser Neuroscience Attending Michigan State University pursuing her Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology; has the College of Natural Science recruiting fellowship. Catherine (Esmer) Brainerd International Business Attending Law School at Wayne State University, pursuing a J.D. in Corporate/International Law. Courtney Clancy Child Development Working for Grosse Pointe Public Schools as a special education classroom assistant in an autistic-impaired classroom. Molly Cryderman Music M.A. in from Michigan State University and plans to pursue a PhD from the University of Illinois in Musicology. Has a teaching assistantship at MSU. Lisa Driskell Mathematics Currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics from Purdue University. Corey Dzenko Art Attending the University of Alabama and pursuing a M.A. in Art History. Daniel Eizans Journalism Employed at The Grand Rapids Press as Metro Reporting Intern, pursuing employment at a major daily newspaper.

Andrew Erlewein Business/Philosophy Attending Michigan State University Detroit College of Law pursuing a joint J.D. and M.B.A. Heidi Ferguson Elementary Education Attending Saginaw Valley State University pursuing a Master’s in Education; pursuing employment in elementary education. Lisa Fink Environmental Studies/Communication Attending Duke University pursuing a M.A./J.D. in environmental science law. Cassie Hawkins Psychology/Philosophy Employed with Gratiot County Community Mental Health as lead family support worker; pursuing work as a youth specialist at VFW National Children’s Home. Shannon Higgins Elementary Education Kindergarten teacher at Our Lady of Refuge in Orchard Lake, MI and currently enrolled with the Early Childhood Endorsement Program at Oakland University. Elizabeth Hostnik Accounting Attending Walsh College pursing a degree in accounting. Rebecca Kalenak Elementary Education Working on a Master’s in Middle Level Education. Currently employed with Kids Corporation in Newark, NJ. Jennifer Kerner Therapeutic Recreation Pursuing a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Grand Valley State University. Jason Kopp History/Spanish Employed at the Share Foundation in San Salvador El Salvador; has two year internship as the Sistering and Grassroots Program Associate Officer there. Carrie Lachniet Triple Minor in Languages Working as a Bilingual Paraprofessional for Grand Rapids Public Schools and pursuing graduate studies at Grand Valley State University. Thai Lee Biology Attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is currently a medical student at Lecom-Bradenton in Bradenton, Florida concentrating in emergency medicine.

Sarah Lietzow Psychology Attending Wayne State University pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology; received the Rumble Fellowship. Stephanie Lorio Journalism/Psychology Veterinary Technician at Wilson Veterinary Hospital in Washington Twp., MI. Jennifer Kerner Therapeutic Recreation Attending Grand Valley State University pursuing a Master’s in occupational therapy. Stephanie Mack Sociology and Psychology Attending the State University of New York pursing a Ph.D. in political sociology; has an assistantship in sociology. Justin Manley Biology Attending Savannah State University pursing a Master’s of Marine Sciences and Aquaculture. Emily Marvosh Vocal Performance Attending Boston University pursuing a Master’s in vocal performance. Lyniece McNair Sports Medicine Attending Michigan State University pursuing a Master’s in athletic training. Steve Mengyan Business Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Leigh Moerdyke Family Studies Attending the University of Michigan to pursue a M.S.W. in Community Organization. Anne Moore Political Science and Philosophy Employed by the Bay City Mosquito Control as a biology technician. Mari O’Brien English/Spanish Attending Wayne State Law School. Paula (Tuttle) Olsen Math/Science/Elementary Ed. Math teacher for Hamilton Local Schools in Columbus, OH. Jenny Polkowski Music Theatre Marketing Manager for Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Courtney (Clancy) Pasiak Child Development Special Education classroom assistant for Grosse Point Public Schools.

David Priess Working as Banquet Manager for Radison Plaza in Kalamazoo, MI. Rebecca Norris Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Employed by Citadel Communi-cations as a promotions intern. Rebecca Reynolds Political Science; Environmental Students Attending the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in environmental policy; employed by the Lake Michigan Federation; traveled to Russia. John Scherer Biology and Neuroscience Attending medical school at the University of Rochester. Tracy Schmitz Communication Disorders Attending Bowling Green State University pursuing a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology; has an assistantship. Emily Schneider Logistics Management and Marketing Employed by Schneider Logistics as a logistics specialist. Stephanie Schoenjahn Neuroscience Attending Ferris State University to become a doctor of pharmacy. Natalie (Ebig) Scott Integrative Public Relations Pursuing a Master’s at MSU in Public Administration; works as a Communication Manager at MSU. Todd Simon Management Information Systems/Sport Studies Employed by UNLV’s Men’s Basketball Operations. John Sivey Chemistry M.S. from Clemson University in Environmental Engineering, and working as Graduate Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins University while pursuing his PhD in Environmental Engineering and Chemistry; has an assistantship and the RC Edwards Research Fellowship. Jennifer Stefani Health Fitness Pursuing a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from CMU. Amanda Stemen Psychology Working with the AmeriCorps. Cassie (Hawkins) Stewart Psychology/Philosophy Pursuing a M.S.W. from Wayne State University and working as a social worker for Oakwood in Trenton, MI.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Malinda Sundalius Computer Science Attending Western Michigan University to pursue a Master’s in computer science. Jason Taylor Management M.B.A. from Eastern Illinois University in Management; employed as a Resident Director at the University of Nevada, Reno. Tracey Tichnell Anthropology/Biology Attending Michigan State University to pursue a Ph.D. in physical anthropology. Steven VanSteenkiste Accounting Employed by Plante and Moran, LLC, as an accountant in Auburn Hills, MI. Megan Walker Music Education; Spanish Music and Band Teacher in the Crane Elementary School District in Yuma, AZ; Resides in Yuma, AZ. Jennifer Wesserling Health Fitness Attending Central Michigan University to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy; employed by the Michigan Institute of Neurological Disorders as a medical assistant. Jessica Wicks Family Studies Attending Central Michigan University to pursue a Master of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies; working as a Specialist Clerk of Graduate Programs for CMU’s Distance/Distributed Learning. Kari Wieber Art Attending Loyola Marymount University to pursue a Master’s in marital therapy with emphasis on art therapy. Corene Wildey Communication Disorders Attending Ohio University to pursue a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology, has an assistantship. Jeffrey Zenner Information Technology Attending Clemson University to pursue a Master’s in computer animation. 2004 Nina Almasy Spanish/History/Museum Studies Currently attending Saginaw Valley State University for a post-B.A. Teaching Certificate. Keri Anderson Child Development Attending Oakland University for a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Matthew Bellehumeur Broadcast & Cinematic Arts Working as Master Control Operator for WILX TV-10 in Lansing, MI. Audrey Bennett Sociology; Religion Attends University of Michigan working on a Master’s of Social Work. Currently employed as a Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Service Provider through Chelsea Community Hospital and Chelsea Retirement Community. William Brewer Health Administration Currently works for University of Missouri Health Care as a Materials Informatics Leader in Columbia, MO. Attending University of Missouri-Columbia working toward a Master’s of Health Administration. Jennifer Brown Sociology/Psychology Working as a Research Assistant and pursuing a M.A. in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology at Bowling Green State University. Michael Camilleri Business Administration Working for Target Corporation as an Executive Team Leader; Resides in Livonia, Michigan. Renae Cosgrove Marketing Working as a Category Analyst for Valassis in Livonia, MI. Megan Cottrell Political Science/Social Science Works as a Pastor’s Assistant and Adult Ministry Director in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Sarah Dame English; Philosophy Attending Indiana School of Law-Bloomington pursuing a Juris Doctorate. Lindsey Daniel Accounting Auditor for Price Waterhouse Coopers in Detroit, MI. Heather Derwinski Biology Working toward a Doctorate in Optometry at Waterloo University or Ferris State University. Rebecca Ely Science Employed by St. Therese School in Lansing, MI as a Second Grade Teacher. Daniel Empson Sports Studies Attending CMU and pursuing a degree in Media Management. Scott Farver German/History Attending Fuller Theological Seminary to earn a Master of Divinity.

Robert Fox Computer Science Currently seeking a teaching position. Sarah Giffin Logistics Management/Marketing Logistics Analyst at TNT Logistics, Southfield, MI. Ashley Graves Public Health Education Attending Wayne State University for a Master’s to become a Physician Assistant. Philip Hackney Math/Computer Science Attending Purdue for a PhD in Mathematics. Heather Haenlein Corporate Finance Works in Cash Management, Corporate Treasury Department, for the Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, MI. Erin Hagan Biology Attending University of Michigan pursuing a degree in Microbiology. Cassidy Hardy Accounting Staff Accountant for Deloitte and Touche in Philadelphia, PA. Joylynn Henning Social Studies Pursuing a Master’s of Science in Counseling at University of North Carolina-Greenboro; working as a Retention Coordinator at Guilford College in NC. Jennifer Hinz Family Studies/Psychology Attending CMU and pursuing a B.S. in Education as a Family Studies Major and a Life Management and Health Education Minor. Renee Hoppe Health Fitness Post-graduate work at CMU in Physical Education. Amy Keith Biology Employed by Flushing Community Schools as a High School Science Teacher and Varsity Cheerleading Coach. Stephen Klupp Child Development/Mathematics Teacher of Early Childhood Education in Macomb Twp., MI. Elizabeth Kopchick Child Development/Mathematics Working as a substitute teacher for Utica and Van Dyke Public Schools in Utica and Warren, MI. Julia Kreiner Health Fitness Attending Central Michigan University pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy.

Mark Mallia Business Administration Attending CMU and pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration. Sarah Maxson Business Administration Attending Central Michigan University working toward a degree in Business Economics; Accounting Internship with Dow Corning, Midland, MI. Rachel McGiness Music Education Director of Bands at Caro Community Schools. Gregory Miller Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Employed as a Photojournalist/Editor/Producer/Writer at TV 9 & 10 News in Cadillac, MI. Jennifer Mosack Psychology M.A. in Exercise Science from CMU and currently pursuing a PhD in Human Nutrition and doing graduate research at Michigan State University. Monica Mull Accounting Attending Central Michigan University pursuing a MBA degree in Accounting. Rachel Munoz Biology Pursuing a M.D. in Medicine at University of Michigan’s Medical School. Daniel Nadeau Neuroscience/Psychology Attending Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine for a Doctorate degree. Emily Petty Music Pursuing a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Donald Priest Philosophy; Sociology Attending Wayne State University working toward a Doctorate of Philosophy. Ashley Rasmussen General Business Attending Thomas M. Cooley Law School for a Juris Doctorate. Elizabeth Read Health Fitness Attending Grand Valley State University pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy. Sarah Rice Journalism Works for the Muskegon Chronicle as a Photo intern.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Sarah Roberts Biology Pursuing a MD in Primary Care/Family Practice at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Elaine Rodrigues Family Studies: Life Management Studies Education M.B.A. in School Counseling from Michigan State University. Employed at Corunna High School as a Life Management Teacher. Nicholas Schmelter Music Attending Central Michigan University working toward a Master’s degree in Music; received the Central Michigan University Diversity Fellowship. Employed by Memorial Presbyterian Church in Midland, MI as the organist. Emily Shaffer Psychology Received a full fellowship to attend the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Working toward a Ph.D. in School Psychology. Kathryn Stone Music Education Attending Oakland University and working toward a MM in Music Education; Band Director for Waterford School District. Kenneth Strzelecki Biology; Child Development Attending Michigan State University pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Heather (Haenlein) Szafranski Corporate Finance Cash Technician for Dow Corning Corporation in Midland, MI. Courtney Thom Sociology Employed by the Michigan State Medical Society in East Lansing, Michigan as an Intern. Received the DCL Merit Scholarship to attend Michigan State University-Detroit College of Law. Pursuing a Juris Doctorate in Law. Mike Tjepkema Biology Attending Western Michigan University working toward a Ph.D. in Microbial Ecology. Received a teaching assistantship. Monique Turner Accounting Tax Analyst for Dow Chemical Company in Midland, MI. Resides in Saginaw, MI. Sandra Vue Accounting Employed as an Accountant by Price Waterhouse Coopers in Midland, MI.

Amy Walter Psychology; History Received a full tuition waiver and graduate assistantship to attend Illinois State University working toward a Ph.D. in School Psychology. Atiq Warraich Manangement Information Systems M.B.A. in Information Technology Management from MSU; Programmer/Analyst for Michigan Public Health Institute in Okemos, MI. Nicole Washeleski Elementary Education Pursuing graduate studies at Oakland University in Childhood Education; Teaches Second Grade in the Warren Consolidated School District. Janelle Whitney English; Spanish Received 2 year teaching assistantship to attend Bowling Green State University; Pursuing a M.A. in English Literature. Kimberly Whitney Education Teaches Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades at St. John’s Lutheran School in St. Louis, MO. Mindy (Englehart) Wolf Health Administration M.H.A. in Health Administration from the University of Missouri. Currently working as Master Item File Administrator for Sisters of Mercy Healthcare in Chesterfield, MO. 2005 Jennifer Awrey Music Theatre Singer and Dancer for Re-Creation USA, Inc. Sarah Bartle Language Arts Currently seeking a teaching position. Jennifer Bennett Broadcast & Cinematic Arts Employed a reporter for KTVH-News in Helena/Great Falls, MI. Katie Bien Management Information Systems Systems Analyst Consultant for Deloitte & Touche Jonathon Brege Chemistry/Mathematics Is pursuing a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Has received the Robert A. Welch Fellowship--full tuition plus yearly stipend. Alison Butz General Management Working for Target Corporation as an Executive Team Leader; Resides in South Bend, Indiana.

Javanese Byrd Communication Disorders Will attend University of North Carolina – Greensboro to pursue a Master of Arts in Speech & Language Pathology. Has received a Traineeship with the U.S. Department of Education researching Language-Literacy Disorders. Megan Cain Elementary Education Pursuing a M.A. in Education from CMU. Michelle Chubinski Actuarial Science/Statistics Working as an Actuarial Associate for Towers Perrin in Southfield, MI. Matthew Clay Pursuing a graduate degree in Molecular Genetics. Jessica Cushard Philosophy/Sociology Law Clerk for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Will be attending DePaul University School of Law pursuing a Juris Doctorate in Law. Ashley Dorow Biology Will be attending University of Michigan in Ann Arbor pursuing a nursing degree. Craig Ehler Earth Science and Geography Received a full teaching assistantship to study Environmental and Natural Resource Analysis at Western Michigan University. Ashley Eising Pscyhology/English-Creative Writing Will attend University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Leah Folcik Accounting Works as a Tax Associate for Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Detroit, MI. Ty Forquer Music Has received a Teaching Assistantship and is pursuing a Master’s of Music at Portland State University. Tristan Jones Geology/Geography Will attend University of Missouri at Rolla or the University of Nevada at Reno to pursue a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering. Sarah Kelley English Pursuing an M.A. from Western Michigan University in Medieval Studies and employed by Brinkman Educational Enterprises in Alpena, MI.

Amanda Kimosh Teachers of the Cognitively Impaired Pursuing a M.A. in Education from the University of Michigan and working as a Special Education teacher in Kearsley Schools. Chris Kubin Computer Science/Information Technology Employed as Webmaster as ISP Management in Alma, MI Jonathan Lantz English-Creative Writing M.A. in Creative Writing from Illinois State University. Laura Lentz Chemistry Is employed as a Research Scientist at Powdermet, Inc. in Euclid, Ohio Sarah Lynch Health Fitness Will pursue a M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies at Wayne State University. Nicole Martell Biology Is a Veterinary Assistant at the Lansing Veterinary Urgent Care; M.P.H. in Biosecurity and Food Safety from the University of Minnesota and D.V.M. in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University. Sara Mason Political Science Is pursuing a Juris Doctorate in Law at Cooley Law School. Paul McCormick Accounting Received a Pricewaterhouse Coopers Fellowship to pursue a MS in Managerial Accounting at Michigan State University. Jason McNally Business Administration Pursuing a Juris Doctorate in Law at Wayne State University. Korinne Milks English Pursuing a PhD in English Literature from Ohio State University and working for APS Medical Billing as a Payment Poster. Andrew Miller Wildlife Biology Pursuing a Doctorate in Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Landscape Management and is employed as a Nature Center Landscaper at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, MI. Danielle Miller Biology/Graphic Design Employed by Campbell-Ewald Advertising Agency as a Graphic Designer in Warren, MI.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Caitlyn Moorhead Integrative Public Relations Will attend a two month program at the New York Film Academy in New York City. Sarah Mott Dietetics Will complete a dietetic internship in Fall 2005. Stephanie Nichols Secondary Education/English Currently seeking employment as a teacher. Lauren Nowak Family Studies Is attending Indiana University-Bloomington pursuing a Master’s degree in Health Promotion. Has received a Graduate Assistantship. Vanessa Palmer Music Is completing an Internship at the Potter’s House Family Worship Center in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Ashley Papes Communication Disorders Attending Central Michigan University to pursue a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. Larry Peters Biology Attending the University of Michigan pursuing a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Research. Joshua Scott Philosophy/Psychology Is pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. Has received a Research Assistantship and a Teaching Assistantship. Jennifer Smith Marketing/Logistics Management Is a Marketing Representative for the Construction and Forestry Division at John Deere in Moline, IL. Rachel Spurbeck Biology Has received the Mary F. Dye Endowed Fellowship to attend Michigan State University. Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Forensic Biology and a Ph.D. in Genetics. Melanie Stanczak Dietetics Completed her Dietetic Internship at Michigan State University and working as a Dietician for Caretel Inns of America in Brighton, MI. Christopher Stefani Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Employed at the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders as a Medical Records Worker. Christen Stevenson Accounting M.B.A. in Accounting from Loyola Unversity and working as an Internal Auditor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Deborah Sting English Is pursuing a Master’s in Public History at Loyola University. Ashley Tloczynski Psychology/Child Development Pursuing a Master’s of Social Work in Mental Health from Grand Valley State University. Windy Ulrich Elementary Education Pursuing a Master’s of Educational Administration and working as a Kindergarten Teacher at Sandhill Elementary School in Bartow, FL. Katie Vasquez Sociology/Spanish Pursuing a Master’s of Sociology from CMU after completing an internship with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Heidi vonDaggenhausen Human Resource Management Has received a Graduate Research Assistantship within the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at Michigan State University. Will pursue a Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources. Jessica Walker Psychology Pursuing a Master’s in Educational Psychology at Wayne State University and employed as Site Director of the Farmington YMCA in Farmington Hills, MI. Eric Wiesenauer Mathematics Will pursue a Master of Arts in Mathematics at Central Michigan University. Has a Teaching Assistantship through the Math Department. Leah Yarsevich Accounting Is an Auditor 9 at the State of Michigan Office of Auditor General in Lansing, MI. 2006 Amy Banker Child Development Pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from CMU. Laura Bantle Child Development Working toward a Master of Arts degree in Interpersonal and Public Communication from CMU. Kimberly Black Public Relations Employed as Tournament Director/Marketing Assistant for USA Hockey National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, MI. Robert Boden II Political Science/Economics Campaign Manager for Incumbent State Representative Dudley Spade in Adrian, MI.

Emily Bross Dietetics Dietetic Intern at the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers. Ashley Brunning Health Fitness Working toward a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at CMU. Janelle Chambers Theatre Performer and Actress for Sight and Sound Theatres in Strasburg, PA. Erica Clark Biology Working toward a Master’s of Science in Biology at CMU. Matthew Clark Political Science/English Working toward a PhD in Political Science and International Relations from MSU. Ashley Collins Psychology Working toward a PhD in School Psychology from CMU. Mahlon Collins Neuroscience/Psychology Working toward a Master’s in Experimental Psychology from CMU. Ryan Dziedzic German/Biology Working toward a Master’s in Biology from CMU. Ryan Fedore Health Fitness Working toward a PhD in Physical Therapy from CMU. Michelle Forsberg Human Resources Employed as a Human Resources Workforce Planning Representative for the Dow Chemical Company in Midland, MI. Dane Genther Chemistry Pursuing a M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School. Lindsay Hale Biology Currently employed as a long-term substitute for Lake Orion High School. Heather Hengesbach Integrative Public Relations Employed as a Copywriter and handles Public Relations for Curve Detroit in Pontiac, MI. Philip Hepworth History/Philosophy Self-employed Residential Builder in Mount Pleasant, MI. Melissa Hill Management/Accounting Employed as an Auditor for Deloitte and Touche in Midland, MI.

Carolyn Holloway Child Development Currently works as a server as Outback in Southgate, MI. Erin Howe Accounting Tax and Assurance Associate for Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Detroit, MI. Thomas James Hospitality Services Works as a Front Office Manager for Disney’s Port Orleans Resort in Orlando, FL. Kristi Knop Psychology Working toward a Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology at CMU. Rachael Kropiewnicki Biology Working toward a M.S. in Conservation Genetics from CMU. Rachel Mack Psychology/Family Studies Working toward a Doctorate in School Psychology from CMU. Jennifer Marston Psychology Working toward a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from CMU. Audra McClure Political Science Working toward a Juris Doctorate in Law from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Chelsea Mead History/Anthropology Working toward a Master of Arts in History at CMU. Brad Myers Health Fitness Working toward a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Duke University. Erik Nilsson Journalism Working as a Features Reporter for the China Daily in Beijing, China. Elizabeth Orvis Special Education Working as an Elementary Resource Room Teacher for Crestwood Public Schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. Tiffany Osten English/History Working as a permanent substitute teacher for Memphis Community Schools in Memphis, MI. Melissa Paules Biology Full-time Resident Aide for Brownstown Forest View Assisted Living. Margaret Peterson Spanish/Journalism Reporter for the Petoskey News-Review in Petoskey, MI.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Jennifer Petty Broadcast & Cinematic Arts/Political Science Currently working as a Wedding Services Intern for Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida with plans to attend law school and pursue a degree in Patent or Communication Law. Jonathon Pohl Mathematics Working toward a Master of Divinity degree in Philosophy from Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit. Megan Reid Music Working as an Executive Team Member at Target in Arlington Heights, IL. Robbie Roesch Health Fitness Working as an Exercise Physiologist at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. Adele Sabourin Finance Working in the Finance Department at DTE Energy in Detroit, MI. Jessica Sharp Family Studies Customer Sales Leader at Express Limited Brands. Sarah Sharp Biology Working toward a Doctorate in Optometry at Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University. Heather Sharpe Biology/Secondary Education Pursuing a post-graduate degree in Education or Biology at Georgia State University while working as a Secondary Education Teacher in a Georgia School District. Traci Stough Art Education Working towards a Master of Science in Biology at CMU. Megan Strawsine Psychology/Spanish Working towards a PhD in School Psychology at the University of Missouri. Jeffrey Travilla Marketing/Sociology Pursuing a job as an executive assistant at SongBMG in New York, NY. Christopher Urbiel Organ Performance Working towards a Master of Arts in Historical Musicology at the University of Michigan. Lauren Vesey Health Fitness Pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Northwester University.

Lindsey Vogl Neuroscience Working towards a D.D.S. in Dentistry at the University of Michigan. Philip Voss Physics Working towards a Doctorate of Experimental Nuclear Physics at Michigan State University. Christine Walsh Family Studies Pursuing a M.A. and PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy. Erik Walz Social Science Working as a Business Manager at Northwoods Scout Reservation in Lupton, MI. Tracy Waters Spanish/Child Development Working as Sunny Days Assistant Coordinator for S.O.S. Community Service in Ypsilanti, MI. Karin Wolber Commercial Recreation Currently working as the Production Coordinator of Frontline Marketing Group in Clarkston, MI. 2007 Somang Bae Journalism Planning on attending law school. Mary Booms Entrepreneurship Currently employed as a Massage Therapist for the Naturopathic Institute in Mount Pleasant, MI. Susanna Brennan English/Secondary Education Pursuing employment as a teacher in a Virginia school district. Maria Carter Journalism Planning to attend Ohio State University for a Masters in Women Studies. Jennifer Chisnell English Interning in the Archive Department at the New York University Medical Library in New York, NY. Also is attending Long Island University for a degree in Library Science with a focus on Rare Books. Christina Collins Family Studies Working towards a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Colorado State University. Megan Crockett Journalism Employed as a copy editing intern for the Grand Rapids Press in Grand Rapids, MI.

Emily Doerr Political Science and Economics Program and Policy Intern for Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. Will also be pursuing a Masters in Finance or International Development. Sarah Fausett Biology Pursuing a Doctorate in Developmental Biology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Ellen Flannery Biology Pursuing graduate school in the field of biology. Marchelle Fuller Journalism/Psychology Seeking employment in Chicago. Amanda Hagy History/Anthropology Pursuing a Master’s Degree at George Washington University in Museum Studies and Art History. Alissa Jo Hall Human Resource Management Employed as a Human Resource Leader, Trainer, and Simulation for Lockheed Martin in Orlando, Florida. Will also be pursuing a Masters in Business Administration. Andrew Hatzos Meteorology Employed for the National Weather Service as a Meteorologist in White Lake, Michigan. Leah Horne Accounting Employed as a Staff Audit/Accountant for Plante & Moral in Ann Arbor, MI. Mary Hughes English/History Pursuing a Masters in Creative Writing (Poetry) at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Jessica Johns Communication Disorders Pursuing a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology at Purdue University. Autumn Johnson Political Science/Interpersonal and Public Communications Employed for JP Morgan Chase, Inc. as a Personal Banker Management Trainee in Detroit, MI. Also pursuing a Doctorate in Political and Intercultural Communication at Wayne State University. Stephen June Chemistry/Mathematics Pursuing a Doctorate in Chemistry with an emphasis in Polymer Science at Virginia Tech.

Alisha Kallioinen Communication Disorders Pursuing a Masters of Science in Communication Disorders at Florida State University. Sarah Karl Statistics Pursuing a Ph.D. in Biostatistics at Boston University in Boston, MA. Stephanie Kivell Political Science Employed in the Medical Service Corps of the United States Army. Sarah Kropiewnicki Accounting Employed as a Staff Accountant for Ernst & Young in Detroit, MI. Daniel Kuschel Human Resource Management Seeking Employment in Lansing, MI. Kristin Lennon English/Spanish in Education Employed as a Spanish Teacher in Baltimore County School District in Baltimore, Maryland. Mary Lindeman Marketing Employed as an Online Specialist Account Manager for CareerBuilder in Chicago, IL. Lynda Martinez Chemistry and Physics/Secondary Education Seeking employment as a teacher. Rachel Miller Biomedical Sciences/Neuroscience Plans to pursue a Masters in Medicine at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine. Kayla Myers Neuroscience Pursing a Masters of Science for a Physician Assistant at Nova Southeastern University. Angela Neihoff Neuroscience Pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Central Michigan University. Nathan Nelson Music/Sociology Employed as a Production and Maintenance Manager for Southridge Growers in Ridgefield, WA. Kimberly Peters Neuroscience Pursing a Masters of Science for a Physician Assistant at Nova Southeastern University. Rebecca Pfeffer Interdisciplinary Science/Elementary Education Seeking a teaching position.

Honors Alumni: Where are they now? Elizabeth Rose Psychology Attending South Campus of Eastern Virginia for Physician Assistant Graduate School. Tamra Ross Communication Disorders Pursing a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at Michigan State University. Gregory Ruby Music Pursuing a Masters of Divinity in Biblical Studies at Denver Seminary. Katelyn Saltarelli Neuroscience Attending the Physician Assistant Program at Central Michigan University. Lisa Sasser International Business Employed as a Mortgage Banker for Quicken Loans in Troy, Michigan. Lindsay Schultz Biology Medical Science Obtaining clinical hours to attend graduate school. Edward Shields Biomedical Sciences/Neuroscience Pursuing a Masters in Medicine at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine. Jessica Tackett English-Creative Writing Pursuing a Masters of Library Science. Glenn Taylor Computer Science/English Pursuing a Masters in Creative Writing (Poetry) at Central Michigan University. Frank Therrian Dietetics Pursuing a Masters of Science in Dietetics at Indiana University. Amanda VanLente Journalism Pursuing a Masters in Journalism at Michigan State University. Lindsey Wahowiak Journalism Intern at The Charlevoix Courier in Charlevoix, Michigan. Katie Wale Marketing/Logistics Employed as a Logistics Engineer for CEVA Logistics in Southfield, Michigan. Angela Warner Special Education Pursuing graduate school in Special Education at Central Michigan University.

Kathryn Warren English Employed as Assistant Food Service Director for ARAMARK-Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Katherine Wolford Psychology/Political Science Pursuing a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organization Psychology at Bowling Green State University. Lisa Younk Health Fitness in Preventive and Rehabilitative Programs Employed as a Fitness Specialist at the Wellness Central Fitness in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. If you would like to contact any of the above alumni please call the Honors Program Office at (989) 774-3902. We will pass your name and contact information on to the alumni with whom you wish to get in touch.