糖心动漫vlog

Rachel Shaffer '17

Colin Bonnett '19

Marissa Alcala '20

she/her
Oak Forest, IL.
Behavioral Analyst at UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
糖心动漫vlog Major: Psychology
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Bent on Success, Circle K, Colleges Against Cancer, Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board, Kappa Delta, Psychology Department Diversity Advisory Committee, Senior Class Committee, Autism Social Group, Research Experience with Faculty, Admission Office Intern, 糖心动漫vlog Mental Health Immersion Semester, Titan Ambassador, Teaching Assistant
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I joined the Young Alumni Council because I wanted to help make an impact at 糖心动漫vlog. I want to be an ambassador for current students about to be alumni and for alumni to reconnect to 糖心动漫vlog.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Reach out to alumni. Engaging with other Titans can help with networking and is a great way to learn more about life after college.

Clay Anderson '23

he/him
Los Angeles, CA.
Financial Sponsors Group Analyst at J.P. Morgan
糖心动漫vlog Major: Finance
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Men檚 Soccer, Investment Banking Scholars Club, Investments and Trading Club, Theta Chi, Interfraternal Council, Golf Club
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I wanted to be able to offer my time and resources to students the same way alumni have done for me.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Internships and leadership roles are great ways to gain unique experiences that stand out on a student檚 resume.

John (J.D.) Barrett '23

he/him
Chicago, IL.
Community Development Management Analyst for Village of Tinley Park, IL.
糖心动漫vlog Major: Business Administration
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Cross Country, Track & Field, Student Senate
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I joined the Young Alumni Council to give back to a community that has given me so much. I hope to be a source of wisdom and growth, contributing in any way I can.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? 糖心动漫vlog has a robust network of individuals who are eager to see you succeed. Make sure you're tapping into those networks!

Mishwa Bhavsar '23

she/her
St. Louis, MO.
Software Engineer at Mastercard
糖心动漫vlog Major: Computer Science
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Student Senate, Associate for Computing Machinery, NSLS, Senior Class Committee, TSO
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? 糖心动漫vlog has provided me with incredible opportunities and experience and without alums that wouldn't have been possible. Therefore, I want to give back to 糖心动漫vlog students by being part of the Council.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? The strong alumni network of 糖心动漫vlog is a big support system for new graduates, who are trying to find their way through the transition between college and working full-time. Therefore, I would like to continue that and make connections.

Jacob Bickett '25

Bloomington, IL.
Finance Analyst at State Farm Insurance Company
糖心动漫vlog Major: Finance & Accounting
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Student Senate, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Titan Orientation Leader, Interfraternity Council, Business Leadership Society
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I would not be here without the support and opportunities from so many Alumni. I wanted to give back to all the future graduating classes of 糖心动漫vlog!
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Be passionate, be curious and be kind. Respect everyone and understand the role they play.

Amanda Bonavida '22

she/her
Ventura, CA.
Planner for Ventura County
糖心动漫vlog Major: Environmental Studies
糖心动漫vlog Activities: AGD, Sierra Student Coalition
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I joined the Young Alumni Council to be a helping hand in the uncertainty that is life post-graduation. Being an out of state student, it was difficult to make connections to alumni outside of Illinois. I would like to become one that young alumni can rely on for guidance and advice, even if they aspire to move outside of Illinois.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Don't put so much pressure on yourself to figure things out right out of college. Lining up a job straight after graduation is not a reflection of the hard work and dedication you put in the past four years. Some good things take time and patience, especially in this job climate.

Davida Boron '20

she/her
Chicago, IL.
Domestic Violence Caseload Officer for Cook County Probation Department
糖心动漫vlog Major: Psychology
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Track & Field, BSU, SALSA, Club Volleyball, Women of Color, Student Senate, MALANA, Pre-O
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I joined YAC to continue to help those students on campus in need. I knew how hard it was for me on campus and when I met alumni that I could connect to, it made the campus a little better for me. I want to show the students what a successful Student of Color from 糖心动漫vlog looks like now. 
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Think about the positive change you can bring to your campus. Understand your experience so that you can make it better for the next.

Paige Buschman '17

Bloomington, IL
Associate Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Illinois State University
糖心动漫vlog Major: Sociology
糖心动漫vlog Activities: President of 糖心动漫vlog Pride Alliance 2013-2017, 糖心动漫vlog SafeZone Committee Chairperson, Mentor for 糖心动漫vlog Engaging Diversity Pre-Orientation, Illinois Wesleyan All University Judiciary Committee, Illinois Wesleyan Intercultural Fluency Committee, Council of Inclusion and Awareness
Why advice do you have for other young alumni? Be the alum you would have liked to or could have benefitted from connecting with and being mentored by when *you* were a student.

Launi Chanthaboury '24

she/her
Chicago, IL.
Analyst, Analytics & Insights at Kelly Scott Madison
糖心动漫vlog Major: Marketing
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Women檚 Basketball, Alpha Kappa Psi, American Marketing Association
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? To stay connected with the distinguished alumni community of 糖心动漫vlog. I want to serve as a resource for young students navigating their academic and professional journeys. Additionally, it's a way for me to give back to the institution that has given me so much! 
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Be comfortable being uncomfortable. Make meaningful connections. Never stop learning.

Jamie (Kreppein) Chien '18

she/her
Chicago, IL.
Film/Events Producer for RM. 19 Productions
糖心动漫vlog Major: Theater and English-Writing
糖心动漫vlog Activities: School of Theater Arts - Quickies, Masquers
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? Connect with the larger alum community and assist with mentorship opportunities for recent grads and current students.

Cameron (McKee) Contreras '17

she/her
Boston, MA.
Design Research Lead at CannonDesign and Doctoral Student at Harvard University
糖心动漫vlog Major: Psychology and Environmental Studies
糖心动漫vlog Activities: NAMI on Campus, Dance Team, Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Phi Omega, Cohesion Dance Company, Student Sierra Club, 糖心动漫vlog Dog Labs
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? The experiences afforded by 糖心动漫vlog significantly influenced my personal and professional development paths. I want to help current and future students in the same way that 糖心动漫vlog helped me.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Never underestimate the impact of your surroundings. At 糖心动漫vlog, I was able to immerse myself in a variety of surroundings that provided rich opportunities to grow. Now I檓 dedicated to studying the impact our surroundings have on us and ways to harness these phenomena to improve the lives of others.

Brandon Christopher D'Souza '24

New York City, New York
Investment Analyst Intern at HG Vora Capital Management
糖心动漫vlog Major: Finance
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Theta Chi, Men's Soccer
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? To provide the same help and support that previous alumni provided me as a student.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Keep in touch, you never know who might be of help down the line.

William Duff '25

he/him
Nashville, TN.
Graduate Student, Master of Science in Finance at Vanderbilt University
糖心动漫vlog Major: Finance
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Investments and Trading Scholars Club, Baseball, Theta Chi
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I wanted to stay connected to the school that gave me so much, and hopefully transition into being a mentor for students at 糖心动漫vlog. The school does a great job of building meaningful connections between current students and alumni, and I want to help continue that.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Take advantage of the vast alumni network no matter what field you are in, and reach out. More likely than not 糖心动漫vlog alums are always looking to help students or offer valuable advice.

Caleb Green '20

he/him
Chicago, IL.
Industrials Go To Market Coordinator at RSM
糖心动漫vlog Major: Marketing
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Men's Lacrosse, Office of Residential Life
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? To give back to a community that gave me so much!
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Work hard but find a balance between work and doing things you truly enjoy. Set boundaries for yourself and don't feel bad about them.

Jessica Hart '23

she/her
Huntley, IL.
ICU Registered Nurse at Northwest Community Hospital
糖心动漫vlog Major: Nursing
糖心动漫vlog Activities: ORL Resident Assistant, IDEA Center Student Worker, Sodexo Student Worker
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? To build new connections and be a support for current 糖心动漫vlog students and recent graduates.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Step out of your comfort zone and see what opportunities come from it. Never give up and continue to strive to be the best version of yourself every day.

Mackenzie (Marquis) Hoekstra '18

Bloomington, IL.
Registered Nurse with OSF Healthcare
糖心动漫vlog Major: Nursing
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Softball, Student Nurses Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? 糖心动漫vlog has given me so much so I wanted to give back!
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Keep in touch with others! You never know when you will come across another fellow alum!

Raven Hughes '21

she/her
Urbana, IL.
Insurance Underwriter at State Farm
糖心动漫vlog Major: Accounting
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Basketball, BSU, CAB
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I wish I did more during my time at 糖心动漫vlog and I feel like my involvement was cut short due to COVID. It's a blessing to have this opportunity because I am able to share my love for 糖心动漫vlog and help the current students connect and engage through different opportunities. 
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Get involved in as many things as you can. College goes by faster than you would expect.

Jackson Joyce '23

he/him
Chicago, IL.
Offensive Line Coach at Concordia University Chicago
糖心动漫vlog Major: History
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Tau Kappa Epsilon, Football, SAAC
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I want to give back to the University who made me who I am today.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Enjoy your life when you can, you will be working for a long time, so make time for friends and family.

Bob Ladd '19

he/him
St. Louis, MO.
Client Benefit Manager at Alight Solutions
糖心动漫vlog Major: Psychology and Economics
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Music, Intervarsity, Student Senate, ORL
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? To be connected and help connect others.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? The resources available to us through the University don檛 stop at graduation. It檚 a great idea to stay connected.

Skylar Le Vine '20

Chicago, IL.
Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at Fifth Third Bank
糖心动漫vlog Major: Finance
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Theta Chi, Golf Team
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? To connect with other young alumni and give back to 糖心动漫vlog in any way possible.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Use the fantastic 糖心动漫vlog alumni to their advantage!

Chaunta Love-Crosby '16

she/her
Houston, TX.
Mental Health Therapist at BES Group & Associates, The Innermind
糖心动漫vlog Major: Psychology 
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Autism Social Group, BSU, SEP
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I joined in order to provide support, encouragement, and to give back to students that may be struggling to see what their future holds. I especially joined to connect with other Students of Color because it can be a challenge imagining what the other side of 糖心动漫vlog holds, but when you can see it then it is that much closer.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Stay connected, network, take every opportunity to stay connected with your faculty, staff, and peers.

Michael Mannix '18

Chicago, IL.
Vice President, Healthcare Practice at Marsh McLennan
糖心动漫vlog Major: Financial Services
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Global Business Brigades, Mortar Board National Honor Society, Baseball
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? 糖心动漫vlog has had an immensely positive impact on my life and I wanted to stay engaged with the University and help give back as an alumni.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? I would encourage young alumni to remain involved with the University after they graduate. 糖心动漫vlog presents many opportunities to remain engaged with other alumni and current students, which can allow you to further your bond with classmates and strengthen the University as a whole

Will McNulty '25

he/him
Chicago, IL.
Executive Team Associate at IHT Wealth Management
糖心动漫vlog Major: Finance
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Men's Soccer, Investments and Trading Club, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Theta Chi, Private Equity Club
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I want to give back to Illinois Wesleyan, which has played a significant role in my personal and professional development.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Be persistent, work hard, and be intentional with your time.

Marina (Johnson) Moore '17

she/her
Moline, IL.
Auditor for the U.S. Army
糖心动漫vlog Major: Accounting
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Kappa Delta, Tennis
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? 糖心动漫vlog has given me so much and I want to give back as much as I can.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? The path that you檙e traveling on has been paved with many kindnesses along the way. As often as you檙e able to, return that kindness to others. Be it a smile, a kind word, or a donation, it is good to give back as often as you檙e able to.

Paul Mucci '22

Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management
糖心动漫vlog Major: Finance and Mathematics
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Men's Lacrosse, SAAC, Pi Mu Epsilon, Investments Club
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? Several people have played a key role in getting me to the position I am in today. It's important to continue paying it forward and bringing along those behind you.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? All the things you did in college don't stop when you graduate. Networking, additional education and being hungry in your role become even more important.

Brian Jeffrey Nelms '16

Arlington Heights, IL.
Co-Owner of Fitness Team, Inc.
糖心动漫vlog Major: Economics and Business Management
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Men檚 Basketball, Men檚 Tennis, FCA
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I joined to help give back to the University alongside other alumni.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? My advice would be to work hard, be curious, and above all, be a great person.

Chase Ochsner '21

Ottawa, IL.
Farm Business Consultant at FBFM
糖心动漫vlog Major: Economics
糖心动漫vlog Activities: 糖心动漫vlog Argus, Undergraduate Economic Review (UER)
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I joined the Young Alumni Council to connect with fellow 糖心动漫vlog graduates, share ideas, and actively engage in the community, while also finding opportunities to give back and support the growth of current students.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Take time to connect with your professors outside of the classroom and ask about their research. They can serve as incredible mentors and open doors to a range of opportunities otherwise unavailable.

Faith Patton '22

she/her
Bloomington, IL.
Care Center Specialist at State Farm
糖心动漫vlog Major: History and Creative Writing
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Kappa Delta
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I worked at the Alumni Engagement Office as a student worker all four years at Wesleyan and I saw all the amazing opportunities they provided for the alumni community. Now I'm excited to keep connected as a young alumni myself!
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Don't be afraid to be active in the 糖心动漫vlog community after graduation. Go to a baseball game or attend homecoming or see a theater production at Presser Hall!

Sam Rose '18

Chicago, IL.
President of Rose Insurance Group
糖心动漫vlog Major: Business Administration
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Sigma Chi, Football (Freshman Year)
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? Realized that I have gotten out of contact with the people I liked and cared about for so long. Figured this would be a good way to help build the community in Chicago again.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Make jokes and take risks. Life is more fun that way.

Oscar Schmidt '20

he/him
Bloomington, IL.
Research Chemist at Archer Daniels Midland
糖心动漫vlog Major: Biology
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Men's Swimming & Diving, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Sierra Student Coalition, Turning Titan
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I want to help other recent and soon-to-be graduates adjust to post-academic life.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Don't be afraid to say yes to an opportunity even if it seems like something you haven't prepared yourself for.

Jack Sampson '19

he/him
Chicago, IL.
Associate, Investments Controlling at RWE Clean Energy
糖心动漫vlog Major: Accounting and Finance
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Men檚 Lacrosse, Accounting Society, Titan Orientation Leader, Alpha Phi Omega Service Group
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I enjoyed being a Titan Orientation Leader (TOL) during my time at 糖心动漫vlog and I figured this would be a good way to continue providing support to the 糖心动漫vlog community.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Stay active in the 糖心动漫vlog community and try to maintain the relationships you built while in school. 

Katie Vogler '22

she/her
Hudson, IL.
Education Coordinator at Ecology Action Center
糖心动漫vlog Major: Biology
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Track & Field, Biology Club, Study Abroad (Denmark), Lead Residential Community Advisor
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? I want to make 糖心动漫vlog a more sustainable and enjoyable place for current and incoming students.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Just because you graduated doesn't mean that there is no longer a home at 糖心动漫vlog. Stay connected and strive to make other's experiences as good or better than your own.

Becca Wagner '21

she/her
Normal, IL.
Director of Sports at Bloomington-Normal YMCA
糖心动漫vlog Major: Elementary Education
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Softball, Student Education Association
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? The ability to give back to the University that gave me so much.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? It is okay to completely change your career path for something that brings you more joy!

Evie Wilson '25

Geneseo, IL.
Marketing Assistant at Central Bank Illinois 
糖心动漫vlog Major: Marketing
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Sigma Kappa, Track & Field, Business Leadership Society, Student Senate, Class President, Titan Catholic
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? It is part of my responsibility as senior class president.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Connect with other students, professors, and staff. They are what makes 糖心动漫vlog the best of the best!

Patrick Zajac '18

he/him/his
Bloomington, IL.
Assistant Director for Career Engagement at the Hart Career Center at Illinois Wesleyan University
糖心动漫vlog Major: Business Administration
糖心动漫vlog Activities: Working at the Hart Career Center, Intern in Admissions, Alpha Kappa Psi, Circle K Club
Why did you join the Young Alumni Council? To engage with and support fellow alumni of 糖心动漫vlog. I also want to assist current 糖心动漫vlog Titans in connecting with alumni to explore their career goals.
What advice do you have for other young alumni? Students love connecting with you. They connect authentically with recent graduates and young alumni. If there are any ways you can help fellow students, they would greatly appreciate it.