Young Alumni Council Directory

Council Leadership

Rachel Shaffer '17

Phoenix, AZ
Legal Projects at Kappa Kappa Gamma
含羞草传媒 Major: Political Science and International Studies
含羞草传媒 Activities: Sigma Kappa, Titan Orientation Leaders, Titan Ambassadors, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
What advice do you have for recent graduates? You'll never regret reaching out to an old friend.

Colin Bonnett '19

Chicago, IL.
Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch
含羞草传媒 Major: Economics
含羞草传媒 Activities: Sigma Chi, Basketball
What advice do you have for recent graduates? It takes effort to stay in touch with the University and your college friends so don鈥檛 be afraid to try.

Council Members

Name	Location	Occupation	What advice do you have for recent graduates?
Marissa Alcala '20	Oak Forest, IL	Behavioral Analyst at UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago	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	Los Angeles, CA	Financial Sponsors Group Associate at J.P. Morgan	Internships and leadership roles are great ways to gain unique experiences that stand out on a student鈥檚 resume.
John (J.D.) Barrett '23	Chicago, IL	Real Estate Broker with Baird & Warner	含羞草传媒 has a robust network of individuals who are eager to see you succeed. Make sure you're tapping into those networks!
Mishwa Bhavsar '23	St. Louis, MO	Software Engineer at Mastercard	The strong alumni network of 含羞草传媒 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.
Amanda Bonavida '22	Ventura, CA	Planner for Ventura County	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	Chicago, IL	Domestic Violence Caseload Officer for Cook County Probation Department	Think about the positive change you can bring to your campus. Understand your experience so that you can make it better for the next.
Launi Chanthaboury '24	Chicago, IL	Analyst, Analytics & Insights at Kelly Scott Madison	Be comfortable being uncomfortable. Make meaningful connections. Never stop learning.
Jamie (Kreppein) Chien '18	Chicago, IL	Film/Events Producer for RM. 19 Productions	Connect with the larger alum community and assist with mentorship opportunities for recent grads and current students.
Cameron (McKee) Contreras '17	Boston, MA	Design Research Lead at CannonDesign and Doctoral Student at Harvard University	Never underestimate the impact of your surroundings. At 含羞草传媒, I was able to immerse myself in a variety of surroundings that provided rich opportunities to grow. Now I鈥檓 dedicated to studying the impact our surroundings have on us and ways to harness these phenomena to improve the lives of others.
	Bloomington, IL	Medical Assistant at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates	Reflect on the moments in our undergraduates that inspired us to do well, but more importantly, do good; to accept the challenge to do more for ourselves and our community.
Brandon D'Souza '24	New York City, NY	Investment Analyst Intern at HG Vora Capital Management	Keep in touch, you never know who might be of help down the line.
William Duff '25	Nashville, TN	Graduate Student, Master of Science in Finance at Vanderbilt University	Take advantage of the vast alumni network no matter what field you are in, and reach out. More likely than not 含羞草传媒 alums are always looking to help students or offer valuable advice.
Caleb Green '20	Chicago, IL	Industrials Go To Market Coordinator at RSM	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	Huntley, IL	ICU Registered Nurse at Northwest Community Hospital	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	Keep in touch with others! You never know when you will come across another fellow alum!
Raven Hughes '21	Bloomington, IL	Insurance Underwriter at State Farm	Get involved in as many things as you can. College goes by faster than you would expect.
Jackson Joyce '23	Chicago, IL	Offensive Line Coach at Concordia University Chicago	Enjoy your life when you can, you will be working for a long time, so make time for friends and family.
Joey Kiper '22	Sarasota, FL	Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual in Sarasota, Fl and Greater Tampa Bay	含羞草传媒 has an excellent network of people to tap into, introduce yourself! Many of the alumni are very successful professionals and are always eager to help.
Bob Ladd '19	St. Louis, MO	Client Benefit Manager at Alight Solutions	The resources available to us through the University don鈥檛 stop at graduation. It鈥檚 a great idea to stay connected.
Skylar Le Vine '20	Chicago, IL	Commercial Banking Relationship Manager at Fifth Third Bank	Use the fantastic 含羞草传媒 alumni to their advantage!
Chaunta Love-Crosby '16	Houston, TX	Mental Health Therapist at BES Group & Associates, The Innermind	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	I would encourage young alumni to remain involved with the University after they graduate. 含羞草传媒 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.
	Chicago, IL	Executive Team Associate at IHT Wealth Management	Be persistent, work hard, and be intentional with your time.
Marina (Johnson) Moore '17	Moline, IL	Auditor for the U.S. Army	The path that you鈥檙e traveling on has been paved with many kindnesses along the way. As often as you鈥檙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鈥檙e able to.
Paul Mucci '22	Bloomfield Hills, MI	Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management	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.	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	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	Bloomington, IL	Care Center Specialist at State Farm	Don't be afraid to be active in the 含羞草传媒 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	Make jokes and take risks. Life is more fun that way.
Oscar Schmidt '20	Bloomington, IL	Research Chemist at Archer Daniels Midland	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	Chicago, IL	Associate at Investments Controlling at RWE Clean Energy	Stay active in the 含羞草传媒 community and try to maintain the relationships you built while in school.
Katie Vogler '22	Hudson, IL	Education and Outreach Manager at Ecology Action Center	Just because you graduated doesn't mean that there is no longer a home at 含羞草传媒. Stay connected and strive to make other's experiences as good or better than your own.
Becca Wagner '21	Normal, IL	Director of Sports at Bloomington-Normal YMCA	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	Connect with other students, professors, and staff. They are what makes 含羞草传媒 the best of the best!
	Bloomington, IL	Assistant Director for Career Engagement at the Hart Career Center at 含羞草传媒 University	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.