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  1. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 00 Tyler Kamerman: Placing Things in God’s Hands

    May 28, 2025

    Chief Development Officer, Many Hands
    B.A.: Corporate Communication

    “Simpson allowed me to build relationships with professors and others, which prepped me for building relationships in the workplace.”

  2. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 01 Distie (Carstensen) Profit: From the White House to the UK

    May 28, 2025

    Vice President and Country General Manager, Oracle Health, UK
    B.A. Communications and Political Science
    M.A. Campaign Management, George Washington University

    “[Simpson] professors were wonderful and really helped me balance academics with gaining practical experiences in my fields of study.”

  3. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 02 Meagan Hoxmeier Lineberger: Matters of Life and Death

    May 28, 2025

    Nurse Practitioner, Vascular Surgery, Vascular Solutions of North Carolina
    Medical Examiner, Office of Chief Medical Examiner of North Carolina
    B.A.: Rhetoric and Speech Communications
    RN: Watts College of Nursing
    BSN: University of Alabama
    MSN: Duke University

    “I cannot say enough positive things about starting your educational journey at a place like Simpson, where the faculty and students are your family and mentors.”

  4. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 03 Jake Abel: Soaring at Delta

    May 28, 2025

    Head of Marketing Strategy, Operations & Media, Delta Airlines
    B.A. Business
    MBA Brand and Product Management, University of Wisconsin

    “My education at Simpson is what built the foundation of who I am — a driven, people-first leader who sees the big picture and leverages a well-rounded background to connect strategic dots.”

  5. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 04 Fungisai Nota: Entrepreneurial Difference Maker

    May 28, 2025

    Founder & CEO, Nota Consulting Group, Proverbs Capital, Pharmacy Solutions Simplified (PSS), Navala Global
    B.A. Economics, Finance, International Business
    M.S. Economics, Iowa State
    MPH Public Health, Drexel University
    Ph.D. Economics, University of Nevada Reno

    “The liberal arts approach [at Simpson] made me well rounded and able to adapt and find synergies in other disciplines.”

  6. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 05 Tammy (Foster) Evrard: Prolific Brand Builder

    May 28, 2025

    Vice President, Brand Partnerships, Atmosphere TV
    Co-Owner, Evolve Yoga & Fitness
    B.A.: Corporate Communications

    “I think the biggest lesson from my time at Simpson is that it’s valuable to have a unique POV and not be lost in a sea of sameness. The hard things are worth the challenge — challenges bring the biggest reward.”

  7. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 06 Chuck Petersen: Finding His Skol Purpose

    May 28, 2025

    Senior Manager, Team Operations, Minnesota Vikings
    B.A. Business Management
    M.S. Sport Administration, Canisius University

    “Simpson taught me to be responsible, organized and how to prepare for life experiences. It challenged and pushed me to grow in areas outside my comfort zone.”

  8. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 07 Danielle Farrell: Compassionate Educator

    May 28, 2025

    Training Specialist, Artemis Arc, Alexandria, Va.
    B.A. English and Secondary Education
    M.A. Creative Writing, Fairleigh Dickinson University
    M.A. Educational Leadership, Drake University
    Ph.D. Education, Drake University

    “I can’t begin to describe the vast ways that Simpson has contributed to my life journey, both professionally and personally.”

  9. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 08 Benay Hicks: Growing Literacy from the Get-Go

    May 28, 2025

    Chief External Relations Officer, Book Harvest, Durham, N.C.
    B.A. Psychology and Religion
    ThM Boston University
    Doctoral Student, Leadership Psychology, William James College

    “I’ll never be able to fully articulate what Simpson did for me...My professors were exceptional and didn’t just teach me the subject matter, they taught me about life.”

  10. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 09 Josh Blackford: On Top of His Game

    May 28, 2025

    Vice President, Operations & Stadium General Manager, Sporting Kansas City
    B.A. Sport Administration
    M.S. Counseling, Kansas State University

    “Simpson provided the foundation for my professional journey. The small college environment helped make my education more personal, more relevant, and more well-rounded.”