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Alumni Profiles

Throughout the world, Northern alumni are making an indelible mark. They are solving problems, making discoveries, easing suffering, serving others, and seeking justice. They are educating, protecting, inspiring and leading. Read about some of our amazing alumni and the ways they are making an impact.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Kyle DeSana, BSBA ’21

Kyle DeSana, BSBA ’21

Co-founder/CEO, Siftree, Chicago, Ill.

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Angela Phares, BS ’08

Senior medical physicist and owner, Modern Medical Physics

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Jonathan Stechschulte, BS ’16

Project Designer, PGAV Destinations

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Amanda Todorovich, BA ’00

Enterprise Executive Director of Digital Marketing, Cleveland Clinic

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Renee Bruns, BA ’05

World traveler, motivational speaker, ambassador for Free Wheelchair Mission

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Annette Drake, BSCE ’89

Annette Drake, BSCE ’89

7th grade STEM teacher, Brookville Intermediate School

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Lauren Givins, BS ’21

Safety engineer, Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

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Michelle (Stratton) Yeasting, BSN ’17

Forensic Nurse Coordinator, Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay

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Jennifer (Smith) O’Brian, BSME ’12

Director of Innovation, Worthington Enterprises

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Lydia Bailey, PharmD ’15

Lydia Bailey, PharmD ’15

Pharmacy Operations Manager, St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Kaylee Franklin, BS ’10

Kaylee Franklin, BS ’10

Supervisor, Wild Encounters Africa, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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Monica Ramsey, BFA ’01

Vice President, Experience Development and Family Learning, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

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Katelyn Amendolara-Russo, BFA ’11

As executive director of the Medici Museum of Art in Howland, Ohio, Katelyn Amendolara-Russo oversees all operations of the museum

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Erica Gabel, BA ’17

Erica Gabel, BA ’17

Constituent Team Lead, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Margo Roseum, BSBA ’15

Margo Roseum, BSBA ’15

Education Program Manager, Shenandoah National Park

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Rachel (Powers) Woods, BS ’01

Director of the Museum Park, North Carolina Museum of Art

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Heather McLaren, BA ’03

Heather McLaren, BA ’03

Senior Director of Guest Relations, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Autumn Kalikin, BA ’14

Autumn Kalikin, BA ’14

Senior Manager of Collections, DC History Center

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Joseph Kent, BA ’10

Deputy Director and Curator, Atomic Museum, Las Vegas

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Ashley (Dally) Hornish, BFA ’04

Ashley (Dally) Hornish, BFA ’04

Exhibit Designer, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Michael Roediger, BA ’90

Michael Roediger, BA ’90

Director and President, Dayton Art Institute

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Jody Blankenship, BA ’00

Jody Blankenship, BA ’00

President and CEO, Indiana Historical Society

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Josi Lieb, BA ’20

Josi Lieb, BA ’20

Public Program Coordinator, Andrew Jackson Hermitage

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Rick Danison, BS '07

Rick Danison, BS '07

Strength and conditioning coach, University of Alabama football

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Alexandra (McGinness) Berni, BA ’13

Health coach, Noom

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Taylor (Rabold) Beougher, BA ’16

Data Manager, Ohio Department of Education

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Dr. Eric Eisenmann, BS ’15, PharmD ’17, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Ohio State College of Pharmacy

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Matt Holliday, BA ’08

Matt Holliday, BA ’08

Institutional Research Analyst Senior, University of Michigan

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Andrea (Kalchik) O’Rear, BS ’14

Assistant Professor of Psychology, St. Mary’s College

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Dr. John Stauffer, BS '01

Award-winning Surgeon, Mayo Clinic

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Stephanie (Spirer) Crandall, BA ‘03

Government policy director

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Dr. Carla (Bender) Kim, BS ‘97

Renowned researcher.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Rick Keyes, BSPh ’92, Hon. D. ’19

Rick Keyes, BSPh ’92, Hon. D. ’19

CEO of Meijer.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Jessica Price Smith, JD ‘97

Jessica Price Smith, JD ‘97

Her Honor.

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Robert Kerr, BFA ’02

Accomplished opera singer.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Benjamin Brafman, JD ’74

Benjamin Brafman, JD ’74

Counsel to the stars.

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Emily Richards, BS ’18

Nine-time national champion.

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Stacey Hairston, BS ’89

Gridiron great.

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Jason Trusnik, BA ’07

A pro's pro.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Carey (Wurgler) Smith, BSEE ’85

Carey (Wurgler) Smith, BSEE ’85

Cybersecurity CEO.

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graphic circle - decorative only Photo of Jim Cates, BA ’67

Jim Cates, BA ’67

Information technology pioneer.

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Matthew Golden

Studying physics and mathematics at ONU helped him launch a career in research at Georgia Tech

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Audrey Arrington

ONU’s post-baccalaureate certificate option in medical laboratory science helped her quickly land a fulfilling job in a dynamic and vital field

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Lori (Burgett) Gillett, BSCE ’96

A leadership trailblazer.

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Kimberly Reid

Nursing alumna's career takes root at ONU

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Kayla Hummell

Engineers in health care

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Katie Cochrane

Flexibility of graduate accounting program a huge plus

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